![]() You know? You want to fight? I want to fight baby. On 8 September 2017, American David Benavidez. I think this is my chance for the next big man like bigger man you know. the undefeated record of forty-nine previously held by former world heavyweight champion Rocky Marciano. Fighting the intimidating Benavidez would be by far the biggest test of Morrell’s fledgling career. I respect Benavidez junior, I respect Benavidez senior, but it’s show you know.”īenavidez has had three times the number of fights of his rival, but sections of the boxing industry are high on Morrell believing him to be the next king of the super-middleweights. Morrell was asked if his attempts to rile Benavidez on social media is just fun. The fight was officially announced on Wednesday by Premier Boxing Champions. You don’t want to fight? Like I don’t know but I’m ready for Benavidez one hundred per cent.” Like my team is ready for the fight and we’re ready for him. ![]() “I want to fight Benavidez man, one hundred percent,” Morrell said. The Cuban is clearly focused on landing a fight against the 26-year-old and told Fox 9 News he is ready for the challenge. Morrell has used tactics on social media to try and bait Benavidez into facing him. ![]() ![]() In a perfect world it makes perfect sense for the undefeated talents, promoted by PBC, to face one another with the winner inching themselves closer to facing Canelo or indeed Charlo.īenavidez’ promoter Sampson Lewkowicz recently revealed that Morrell would be next for his fighter only for that to be denied by his client. Both men themselves were linked with landing the Canelo fight but now they must look elsewhere. THE SUPER-MIDDLEWEIGHT division could be in for an exciting period during the second half of 2023.Ĭhampion Canelo Alvarez looks all set to move over from Matchroom to Al Haymon and Premier Boxing Champions in a deal that will see the Mexican face Jermall Charlo in September.Īnother fight that may happen a couple of months later is a battle between the two David’s, Benavidez, and Morrell. ![]()
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