As undefeated WBA “common” gentle heavyweight champion David Morrell Jr. nears his a lot anticipated conflict towards WBC interim gentle heavyweight champion David “El Monstro” Benavidez, Morrell has declared his intention to take Benavidez’s spot on the high of the game after they meet in the principle occasion of a Prime Video PPV going down Saturday, February 1 from T-Cell Area in Las Vegas.
“Benavidez is taken into account one of the vital harmful fighters in boxing, so once I beat him, everybody will see what I’m able to,” stated Morrell (11-0, 9 KOs). “Individuals name him ‘The Mexican Monster’, however I’m not fearful of monsters – I hunt them down! He’s by no means confronted somebody like me, and are available combat night time, he’s going to appreciate that I’m sooner, stronger and smarter than anybody he’s ever stepped within the ring with.”
After a contentious opening press convention to announce the combat in November, Morrell and Benavidez continued their confrontation proper earlier than the vacations at a media exercise in Miami that noticed the 2 males practically come to blows throughout a heated face off. With the verbal sparring reaching a fever pitch, Morrell has used his opponent’s phrases as motivation heading into the ultimate stretch of coaching.
“He’s been operating his mouth, calling me out and disrespecting my title,” stated Morrell. “That’s advantageous with me, as a result of phrases gained’t save him once we’re face-to-face within the ring. All this trash speak simply fuels me. He’s going to remorse each phrase once I make him eat his delight punch-by-punch.”
The 26-year-old has proven unbelievable energy and talent all through his profession since turning professional in 2019, dominating the 168-pound rankings earlier than a profitable 175-pound debut final August as he earned a unanimous choice over Radivoje Kalajdzic. With famed coach Ronnie Shields in his nook, Morrell has continued to see enchancment in his sport as he nears this pivotal conflict.
“This camp has been brutal, and I like it,” stated Morrell. “Ronnie has pushed me tougher than ever earlier than, each mentally and bodily. Every single day in Texas I’ve been sharpening my instruments, as a result of I do know nothing lower than perfection will beat Benavidez. I’m prepared to point out the world what actual work seems to be like.”
Having known as out Benavidez for a combat nearly instantly after turning professional, Morrell will now have his probability to point out why he sought this matchup for years and is assured that he’ll come via this take a look at with the popularity he deserves.
“That is the second I’ve been ready for, it’s the combat that adjustments all the things,” stated Morrell. “A win over Benavidez doesn’t simply put me on the high – it solidifies me as among the finest fighters on the planet. After this combat, there shall be no query who the king of the division is. I’m able to take that crown.”
