In the co-main event, unbeaten former 168-pound world champion David Benavidez (21-0, 18 KOs) dominated J'Leon Love (24-3-1, 13 KOs) to earn a second-round stoppage in their super middleweight matchup. "It's a dream come true to fight on this stage in front of these fans," said Benavidez. "These fans give me the motivation to get up every day and go the extra mile." From the opening bell Love sought to crowd the taller Benavidez, but the 22-year-old Benavidez quickly made him pay, landing a powerful left hook that stunned Love. Love was able to last the round, but took more powerful hooks from Benavidez before the bell. "I expected to knock him out, but when I hit him with the first god shot, I knew he wasn't going to last," said Benavidez. "I tried to pace myself, but it wasn't necessary tonight." Benavidez wasted little time in the second round, delivering power shots that put Love on the run. Benavidez caught Love with a clean combo on the ropes that stunned Love and forced refe