WBA ‘common’ gentle heavyweight champion David Morrell says he’s “200% centered” on his upcoming conflict towards WBC interim 175-lb champion David Benavidez on January twenty fifth in Las Vegas. The struggle nonetheless hasn’t been formally introduced, however the January twenty fifth date is being talked about.
The Cuban Morrell (11-0, 9 KOs) is the underdog within the minds of the struggle followers attributable to Benavidez’s benefit in expertise towards notable opposition. Morrell, 26, desires to show everybody incorrect by defeating Benavidez (29-0, 24 KOs) on this extremely anticipated match-up.
One purpose individuals are selecting Benavidez is Morrell’s lackluster efficiency in his debut at 175 towards Radivoje Kalajdzic on August third in Los Angeles. In that struggle, Morrell confirmed flaws in his recreation.
In that struggle, Morrell confirmed an lack of ability to throw mixtures, and regarded timid when underneath assault by the perimeter contender. Nonetheless, Morrell’s punching energy was top-notch and simply nearly as good as anybody within the 175-lb division, however he couldn’t end off Kalajdzic regardless of hurting him a number of instances. Morrell wound up successful a large 12-round resolution, nevertheless it wasn’t the kind of effort that followers had anticipated.
“It was my first time at 175. That’s not an excuse. I want extra work. I’m going to focus extra for the subsequent struggle for my individuals,” stated David Morrell to Fighthype when requested concerning the criticism he’s obtained from followers for his final efficiency towards Radivoje Kalajdzic in his debut at gentle heavyweight on August third in Los Angeles.
With the proper teaching, Morrell ought to have the ability to make minor modifications in his offense to defeat Benavidez as a result of he has a lot better energy and technical abilities than he does. What Benavidez has in his favor is his mixture of punching and his excessive output.
“No, Beterbiev 100% for this struggle,” stated Morrell on whether or not the judges obtained it proper by giving Artur Beterbiev the victory over Dmitry Bivol final month of their undisputed gentle heavyweight championship on October twelfth.
“No, it’s no shock to me. You understand, the struggle with Berlanga and Munguia, the final two fights for Canelo, shouldn’t be appropriate. We had Benavidez earlier than that, and me too. We had one man that’s Cuban too, Ovarys Iglesias. There’s lots of people to struggle. So, Canelo at 175 is not any shock for me.
“The most effective model. I waited for this struggle for an extended, very long time,” stated Morrell about his struggle towards David Benavidez on January twenty fifth. “My mentality is 200%.”
