Qawi's boxing skills is light years ahead of Benavidez. He also has better chin. Fought who's who at 175 and 190, moved to HW in his late career. Was dropped only in 1 fight - by absolutely prime Evander Holyfield (and Qawi was past his best). Benavidez was dropped by Gavril and never even fought elite puncher at 168. Qawi all the way. Probably by stoppage
Qawi vs Holyfield is one of my all time favorites! Hard to pick against Qawi until Benavidez shows us the ability to go that hard against someone with elite skills and elite toughness.