David Benavidez and David Morrell are set to face off in a light-heavyweight bout. The date for this exciting matchup hasn't been announced yet, but it's already got fans talking.
Benavidez, known as 'The Mexican Monster', recently moved up to the 175-pound division. He's wasted no time making his mark, defeating Oleksandr Gvozdyk and becoming the WBC interim champion.
Morrell, on the other hand, is coming off a fight where he went the distance for the first time in his eight-fight career against Radivoje Kalajdzic. This bout marks his debut in the light-heavyweight division.
Benavidez shared his excitement about the fight on social media:
"There was a lot of names on the table but I wanted to give my fans the best fight possible. I reached out to David Morrell and his team to make this happen and we got the contract done. This fight really gonna be a banger!!! Two of the best in the division and two titles on the line, Let's f***ing go! Date & Location to be announced shortly."
Fans have praised both fighters for taking such a risky fight. It's a bold move, especially for Morrell who's stepping up in weight.
But not everyone's impressed. Super-middleweight champion Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez has criticized Morrell's recent performance. In an interview with PPV.com, Canelo said Morrell's lackluster showing had 'disqualified' him from being his next opponent.
This fight is more than just a title bout for Benavidez. He's been waiting for a shot at Canelo and his super-middleweight titles for a while now. Frustrated with the wait, he moved up to light-heavyweight. His plan? Win belts in this new division to boost his bargaining power for a future Canelo fight.
The light-heavyweight division is heating up. Artur Beterbiev currently holds the championship after his win over Dmitry Bivol. Now, with Benavidez and Morrell entering the mix, things are about to get even more interesting.
More details about this fight will be announced soon. For now, boxing fans can look forward to what promises to be an action-packed showdown between two rising stars in the light-heavyweight division.
