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• Ben Whittaker says David Morrell thought Zak Chelli fight would be ‘light work’
Ben Whittaker has shared his thoughts on David Morrell’s upset loss to Zak Chelli, comparing ... continue Ben Whittaker says David Morrell thought Zak Chelli fight would be ‘light work’ @ Boxing News 24...2026
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• Zak Chelli names the fight he wants after stunning Morrell win

On May 9, at the Co-op Live Arena, Manchester, on the Daniel Dubois vs Fabio Wardley undercard, the highly-rated Cuban David Morrell faced Zak Chelli in the light heavyweight division. It was expected to be a routine night for Morrell, against Chelli, who, despite mixing at a good level in the past, was taking a huge step up in class to face Morrell. Chelli was a 10-1 underdog, but ripped up the s...2026
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• The Man That Defeated David Morrell: Who Is Zak Chelli?
One particular match on the Wardley vs Dubois undercard was supposed to be a routine ... continue The Man That Defeated David Morrell: Who Is Zak Chelli? @ Boxing News 24...2026
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• Buddy McGirt Says David Morrell Faced “Worst Guys To Fight”
Trainer Buddy McGirt believes David Morrell found himself in one of boxing’s most dangerous situations ... continue Buddy McGirt Says David Morrell Faced “Worst Guys To Fight” @ Boxing News 24...2026
• Zak Chelli springs huge upset over David Morrell in Manchester.

Completely overlooked and unranked Zak Chelli wasn't expected to offer much resistance for the former two-time champ David Morrell, stepping in as a late replacement for original opponent Callum Smith but caused a sensational final round upset, stopping Morrell despite trailing significantly on the scorecards. Morrell dictated the majority of the fight behind his jab, setting up strategic traps. D...2026
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• Zak Chelli Calls Out David Benavidez After Morrell KO
Zak Chelli believes his knockout win over David Morrell did something David Benavidez could not ... read more Zak Chelli Calls Out David Benavidez After Morrell KO @ Boxing News 24/7...2026
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• Zak Chelli names the fight he wants after stunning Morrell win
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• David Morrell Faces Hard Questions After Devastating Loss to Zak Chelli

David Morrell arrived in England looking to stay active after his scheduled fight with Callum Smith fell apart due to Smith’s injury. Zak Chelli was supposed to be a temporary stop along the way. Instead, he became something far more dangerous: a reality check. Because beyond the late stoppage loss itself, the most concerning part […]...2026
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• David Morrell expects to face Callum Smith after last minute Zak Chelli fight on Wardley-Dubois card

fully expects his WBO ‘interim’ title fight to be rescheduled, despite there being an element of uncertainty as to when Callum Smith will return to action. The pair were supposed to lock horns in Liverpool last month, only for former world champion Smith to pull out with an undisclosed injury. It is far from ideal, […] The post David Morrell expects to face Callum Smith after last minute Zak...2026
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• Wardley v Dubois show in Manchester features show stealing undercard.

Frank Warrens Queensbury boxing parents a fantastic show on Saturday night at the Co-op live arena in Manchester, featuring WBO heavyweight champion Fabio Wardley 20-0-1 (19 Ko’s) making the first defence of the title that was graced to him following former champion Oleksandr Usyk opting to vacate. Wardleys challenger is the former WBA regular and IBF champion Daniel Dubois 22-3 (21 Ko’s) it...2026
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• David Morrell: “We Can’t Leave Any Doubt” Ahead of Zak Chelli Fight

David Morrell Jr. did not get the fight he originally wanted, but he never lost momentum either. Following the cancellation of the highly anticipated showdown with Callum Smith due to injury, the Cuban opted to stay active and accepted an uncomfortable challenge this weekend in Manchester, England, where he will face British fighter Zak Chelli […]...2026
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• Callum Smith May Not Return Until August, Morrell Waits
Callum Smith’s injury delay could leave David Morrell out of the ring for 13 months ... continue Callum Smith May Not Return Until August, Morrell Waits @ Boxing News 24...2026
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• David Benavidez names the fight he wants after Gilberto Ramirez

On May 2, at the T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, Gilberto Ramirez vs David Benavidez headlines a PBC Pay-Per-View event available on Prime Video and DAZN PPV for Ramirez’s WBO/WBA cruiserweight title. Ahead of this cruiserweight cracker, Benavidez has spoken to Dan Rafael on the Fight Freaks Unite/Big Fight Weekend about his upcoming fight on May 2, while revealing one fight he desires after fighting “...2026
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• Ben Whittaker vs. Braian Suarez press conference quotes and fight prediction

Ben Whittaker (10-0-1, 7 KOs) will soon take on Braian Suarez (21-4, 20 KOs) in a 10-round light heavyweight contest. Their bout headlines a Matchroom Boxing card at the M&S Bank Arena in Liverpool, England. Fight fans around the world can catch the action live on DAZN. Callum Smith vs. David Morrell was the original main event for this card. However, an injury to Smith resulted in the clash betwe...2026
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• Ben Whittaker ‘Protection’ Questioned After David Morrell Snub
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• Callum Smith Pulls Out, Leaving David Morrell Without Fight
Late injury ends long-awaited matchup after months of delay Callum Smith’s withdrawal from the April ... read more Callum Smith Pulls Out, Leaving David Morrell Without Fight @ Boxing News 24/7...2026
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• David Benavidez now looms for Beterbiev vs Bivol 2 winner

David Benavidez has earned a big fight before, and this time he ought to get it | Photo by Steve Marcus/Getty Images David Benavidez has earned a big fight before, and this time he ought to get it. As a super middleweight, David Benavidez earned but never received the true “big fight” at the weight, which would have been a shot at Canelo Alvarez. As much as someone can in boxing — a sport ...2025
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"David Benavidez’s pressure and body attack carried him to victory over David Morrell Jr on PPV Heavy pressure and a nonstop body attack carried David Benavidez to a decision victory over David Morrell Jr in tonight’s PBC on Prime PPV main event."

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"David Benavidez and David Morrell nearly came to blows David Benavidez and David Morrell nearly came to blows at a public workout today."

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"com/8MRrWvBOOQ— SHOWTIME Boxing (@ShowtimeBoxing) April 23, 2023 Undercard David Morrell Jr smashed Yamaguchi Falcao in the first round, and as expected called for a big 168 lb showdown with David Benavidez afterwards, which seems likely to happen this fall, maybe late in the summer."

• Zak Chelli springs huge upset over David Morrell in Manchester.
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• Zak Chelli Stuns David Morrell With Late Knockout in Manchester

Zak Chelli has just shocked David Morrell with a last gasp stoppage victory on the undercard of Fabio Wardley vs Daniel Dubois at the Co-op Live Arena in Manchester. Chelli (17-3-1, 9 KOs) was drafted in as an opponent for the highly touted former WBA champion. Morrell was thrown on to the undercard due to […]...2026
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• Official: David Benavidez team has offered fight to David Morrell
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• Morrell moves to 175, Berlanga named WBA mandatory challenger for Canelo

Photo by Johnny Nunez/WireImage Realizing his number would never be called for a spot in the Canelo Sweepstakes, secondary WBA super middleweight champion David Morrell Jr will follow in the footsteps of David Benavidez and move up to 175 to face Radivoje Kalajdzic for the interim belt this coming June. Per the WBA’s announcement, Morrell (10-0, 9 KO) does not have to vacate his current be...2024
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• Highlights! Jake Paul knocks out Andre August in first round

Jake Paul finished Andre August in the first round in Orlando | DAZN Jake Paul didn’t need a full round against “professional boxer” Andre August. Jake Paul’s lowest-key fight to date was over inside of a single round, as the social media star knocked out “professional boxer” Andre August in the first round tonight in Orlando. The end came on a right uppercut with an official time of 2:32....2023
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• Premier Boxing Champions, Prime Video announce multiyear deal

Premier Boxing Champions will air on Amazon’s Prime Video starting in 2024 PBC have their new home with Amazon’s Prime Video. Premier Boxing Champions (PBC) have found their new home, as the company have announced a “multiyear rights deal” with Amazon’s Prime Video. Prime was expected to be one of the two lead suitors for PBC’s services in 2024 and beyond, following the announcement that S...2023
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• Body shots, bangers, and even bridgerweights: Five reasons boxing made us smile again last weekend
Gervonta Davis’ KO of Ryan Garcia was rewarding for boxing fans | Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images It can be hard to believe, but it’s not always doom and gloom in boxing. It can be a tiring, uphill struggle constantly trying to defend boxing. The sport has a unique way of filling column inches for the wrong reasons, inviting casual onlookers to scrunch up their noses and distance themselves...2023
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• OFFICIAL! Gervonta Davis and Ryan Garcia make weight, shove a bit at weigh-in
Gervonta Davis and Ryan Garcia did shove a bit, but the fighters are on weight | SHOWTIME/Premier Boxing Champions Gervonta Davis and Ryan Garcia did shove a bit, but the fighters are on weight and Saturday night is set. Gervonta “Tank” Davis and Ryan Garcia are now officially set for Saturday night, as both fighters made weight on their 136 lb contract weight main event for tomorrow’s pay...2023
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• Predictions: Gervonta Davis vs Ryan Garcia and four more fights!
Who wins, Gervonta Davis or Ryan Garcia? | Ryan Hafey/Premier Boxing Champions Who wins, Gervonta Davis or Ryan Garcia? We’ve got our picks for that and more fights this weekend! Gervonta “Tank” Davis and Ryan Garcia are set to meet Saturday night on Showtime pay-per-view from Las Vegas’ T-Mobile Arena in one of the biggest fights we’ll see all year in the sport. We could ramble a bit more...2023
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• Rankings (April 10): Shakur hits 135, Mendoza crashes 154, Bam Rodriguez, Tapales, more
Shakur Stevenson has hit the lightweight division running | Photo by Mikey Williams/Top Rank Inc via Getty Images Shakur Stevenson has hit the lightweight division running, plus some big upsets and more notable changes in many divisions. Rankings go up on Mondays. No update next week, so the next update will come on April 24. Ranked fights the next two weeks: Heavyweight: (5) Joe Joyce v...2023
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• Zak Chelli springs huge upset over David Morrell in Manchester.
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• Zak Chelli scores upset of the year over David Morrell with final round KO: “Benavidez didn’t do that”

Zak Chelli pulled off one of the upsets of the year so far as he recorded a stunning knockout win over David Morrell. The pair were competing on the Fabio Wardley vs. Daniel Dubois card at Co-Op Live in Manchester, with the fight only coming together on short notice after Morrell’s scheduled bout against Callum […] The post Zak Chelli scores upset of the year over David Morrell with fi...2026
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• Wardley vs Dubois LIVE Results from Manchester
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• Fabio Wardley vs Daniel Dubois: George Groves weighs in

On May 9, at the Co-op Live in Manchester, live on DAZN, Fabio Wardley vs Daniel Dubois headlines a Queensberry Promotions fight card. Wardley’s WBO world heavyweight title will be on the line in an event billed as “Don’t Blink.” Ahead of this heavyweight shoot-out, former super middleweight world champion George Groves weighed in and revealed his prediction. George Groves predicts Fabio Wardley v...2026
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• Fabio Wardley vs Daniel Dubois: Teddy Atlas breaks it down

On May 9, at the Co-op Live in Manchester, live on DAZN, Fabio Wardley vs Daniel Dubois headlines a Queensberry Promotions fight card. Wardley’s WBO world heavyweight title will be up for grabs in an event aptly dubbed “Don’t Blink.” In the build-up to this fascinating heavyweight clash, renowned boxing trainer and commentator Teddy Atlas appeared on his own The Fight with Teddy Atlas podcast, whe...2026
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• Wardley v Dubois show in Manchester features show stealing undercard.
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• Fabio Wardley vs Daniel Dubois: Filip Hrgovic predicts heavyweight showdown

On May 9, at the Co-op Live in Manchester, live on DAZN, Fabio Wardley vs Daniel Dubois headlines a Queensberry Promotions fight card. Wardley’s WBO world heavyweight title will be up for grabs in an event billed as “Don’t Blink.” Ahead of this heavyweight showdown, former Dubois opponent Filip Hrgovic recently spoke to iFL TV, revealing his prediction for the fight. Fabio Wardley vs Daniel Dubois...2026
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• Fabio Wardley vs Daniel Dubois: Prediction and fight card for May 9 clash

Big Fight Weekend brings you our prediction, the full fight card, and streaming information ahead of Fabio Wardley vs Daniel Dubois at the Co-op Live Arena, Manchester. The entire card will be promoted by Queensberry Promotions, live on DAZN. The main event will be for Wardley’s WBO heavyweight title. Fabio Wardley vs Daniel Dubois fight details Date: Saturday, May 9, 2026. Venue: Co-op Live Arena...2026
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• Ramirez vs Benavidez: Three ways Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez keeps his WBO and WBA titles on May 2

Ramirez vs Benavidez headlines the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Saturday, May 2, 2026, on PBC PPV via Prime Video. The WBO and WBA cruiserweight champion Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez defends against David Benavidez, who is stepping up from light heavyweight for the first time in his career. Opinion appears split on who will reign supreme in the cruiserweight division. But Ramirez is the champion. He...2026
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• David Benavidez names the fight he wants after Gilberto Ramirez
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• Zak Chelli names the fight he wants after stunning Morrell win
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• Morrell vs Chelli Live Scorecard
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• Wardley v Dubois show in Manchester features show stealing undercard.
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• David Morrell: “We Can’t Leave Any Doubt” Ahead of Zak Chelli Fight
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• Fabio Wardley vs Daniel Dubois: Filip Hrgovic predicts heavyweight showdown
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• Fabio Wardley vs Daniel Dubois: Prediction and fight card for May 9 clash
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• Benavidez fights through knockdown to overpower Morrell

David Benavidez’s pressure and body attack carried him to victory over David Morrell Jr on PPV Heavy pressure and a nonstop body attack carried David Benavidez to a decision victory over David Morrell Jr in tonight’s PBC on Prime PPV main event. The back-and-forth opening rounds saw Benavidez (30-0, 24 KO) push forward as Morrell (11-1, 9 KO) looked to back him off with explosive combinations. Mor...2025
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• Live stream: Benavidez vs Morrell weigh-in, 4 pm ET

David Benavidez and David Morrell Jr hit the scales today ahead of Saturday’s big fight. David Benavidez and David Morrell Jr will weigh-in today ahead of Saturday’s big light heavyweight fight, which headlines a PBC on Prime Video pay-per-view. The Benavidez vs Morrell weigh-in live stream will go live at 4 pm ET, and is free to watch in the video below: Benavidez (29-0, 24 KO) and Morrell (11-0...2025
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• ‘They made a mistake’: Benavidez Sr says Morrell took this fight too soon

Jose Benavidez Sr thinks David Morrell will get broken down in the second of the fight. | Photo by Steve Marcus/Getty Images David Morrell will take his shot at David Benavidez on Feb. 1 while Jose Benavidez Sr doesn’t believe he’s experienced enough. David Benavidez’s father/trainer, Jose Benavidez Sr, spent some time talking to Fight Hub TV about his son’s upcoming meeting with David Mo...2025
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• ‘It’s the perfect recipe’: Rosado expresses interest in fight with Berlanga

Gabe Rosado believes a fight against Edgar Berlanga would prove to be bigger than Matchroom realizes. | Photo by Sye Williams/Golden Boy/Getty Images Gabe Rosado aims to make fight with Edgar Berlanga, says it’s up to Matchroom Boxing to make it happen. In an interview with Fight Hub TV, Gabe Rosado breaks down why he’s pushing for a fight against Edgar Berlanga, their history, and why h...2024
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• Highlights and results: Gervonta Davis knocks out Ryan Garcia in seventh round
Gervonta “Tank” Davis put Ryan Garcia away in round seven | Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images Gervonta “Tank” Davis put Ryan Garcia away in round seven of tonight’s huge fight. Gervonta “Tank” Davis knocked out Ryan Garcia with a seventh round body shot, a delayed reaction that saw Garcia take a knee and fail to beat the 10-count from referee Thomas Taylor. Garcia (23-1, 19 KO) had also been ...2023
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• Davis-Garcia undercard: Morrell scores chilling first-round KO, Melikuziev outpoints Rosado

LAS VEGAS – David Morrell Jr. solidified his reputation as one of the best super middleweights in the world with a scary first-round KO of normally durable veteran Yamaguchi Falcao in the chief support to the Gervonta Davis-Ryan Garcia main event at T-Mobile Arena on Saturday. Morrell (9-0, 8 KOs), The Ring’s No. 5-rated super […] The post Davis-Garcia undercard: Morrell scores c...2023
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• OFFICIAL! Gervonta Davis and Ryan Garcia make weight, shove a bit at weigh-in
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• David Morrell: I'm Now The Monster, I'm The Father of Team Benevidez!
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• David Morrell: I Want David Benavidez Next, I Don't Want Any Other Guy at 168!
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• David Morrell, Jr. ends Showtime’s 37-year run with a blast

David Morrell, Jr.’s upward trajectory is far from trivial, though his two-round demolition of Sena Agbeko on Saturday night at The Armory in Minneapolis, Minnesota, will one day, regrettably, be a trivia question: Who won the last fight on “Showtime Championship Boxing?” Morrell did what he was supposed to do against Agbeko before a soldout […] The post David Morrell, Jr. ends Showtime’s 37...2023
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• David Morrell: I'm Now The Monster, I'm The Father of Team Benavidez!
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• David Morrell Faces Hard Questions After Devastating Loss to Zak Chelli
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• Zak Chelli scores upset of the year over David Morrell with final round KO: “Benavidez didn’t do that”
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• David Morrell expects to face Callum Smith after last minute Zak Chelli fight on Wardley-Dubois card
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• Wardley v Dubois show in Manchester features show stealing undercard.
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• Fabio Wardley vs Daniel Dubois: Prediction and fight card for May 9 clash
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• Three ways David Benavidez takes the WBO And WBA cruiserweight titles on May 2

Gilberto Ramirez vs David Benavidez headlines the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Saturday, May 2, 2026, on a PBC PPV via Prime Video fight card. David Benavidez is the challenger. He is also the betting favourite. The bigger name. And coming off a light heavyweight run that has left no question marks, with three dominating wins. We have already looked at three paths for the champion Gilberto “Zurd...2026
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• Eddie Hearn Wants Smith-Morrell Rescheduled in Liverpool
Eddie Hearn wants the postponed fight between Callum Smith and David Morrell brought back to ... continue Eddie Hearn Wants Smith-Morrell Rescheduled in Liverpool @ Boxing News 24...2026
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• Ben Whittaker ‘Protection’ Questioned After David Morrell Snub
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• Callum Smith Pulls Out, Leaving David Morrell Without Fight
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• Callum Smith vs David Morrell fight off after injury suffered in Smith training camp

The upcoming battle between and will no longer be happening. Smith last fought in February 2025 when he was involved in a fight of the year contender against Joshua Buatsi, claiming the unanimous decision win in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to secure the WBO interim light heavyweight title. Over 12 months on from that bout, he was […] The post Callum Smith vs David Morrell fight off after injury suf...2026
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• Jose Benavidez Sr. backs David Morrell over Jai Opetaia and predicts David Benavidez win

Jose Benavidez Sr. has delivered a harsh assessment of Jai Opetaia, comparing him with David Morrell, while discussing a potential showdown with David Benavidez. Following David Benavidez’s dominant cruiserweight title victory over Gilberto Ramirez, speculation has continued growing regarding possible future fights against elite names such as Opetaia, Dmitry Bivol, Canelo Alvarez, and Oleksandr Us...2026
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• Video: David Benavidez and David Morrell scuffle at press event

David Benavidez and David Morrell nearly came to blows David Benavidez and David Morrell nearly came to blows at a public workout today. David Benavidez and David Morrell nearly came to blows at a press event to promote their Feb. 1 super middleweight fight. Benavidez patted the WBA interim title belt over Morrell’s shoulder, who responded by doing the same to Benavidez’s WBC interim title...2024
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• Predictions: Gervonta Davis vs Ryan Garcia and four more fights!
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• Rankings (April 10): Shakur hits 135, Mendoza crashes 154, Bam Rodriguez, Tapales, more
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