David Morrell

Former champions warn David Benavidez not to ‘risk’ cruiserweight

Three retired world champions believe that David Benavidez should resist the temptation to move up to cruiserweight.

David Benavidez could move to cruiserweight for Zurdo Ramirez, says father-trainer

Jose Benavidez Snr, the father and trainer of David Benavidez, says his son has plans of campaigning at cruiserweight in the near future.

David Benavidez says David Morrell Jnr can help him separate himself from the rest of the pack

As David Benavidez sees it, a fight with the dangerous David Morrell Jnr can set him apart from other fighters and help put him on course to build a lasting boxing legacy.

No ducking here: David Benavidez-David Morrell a boost to boxing 'mindset'

There’s many turns the brewing rivalry between unbeaten light-heavyweights David Benavidez and David Morrell might take from its February 1 inception at T-Mobile Arena.

Diatribes between Davids: Benavidez promises to break Morrell's face

David Benavidez and David Morrell engaged in a war of words at the press conference for their February 1 fight.

Promoter: Unified interim status fast-tracks David Benavidez-David Morrell winner's title shot

Sampson Lewkowicz has turned his focus from a Canelo bout for his fighter, David Benavidez, to a shot at Artur Beterbiev or Dmitry Bivol.

Could the David Benavidez-David Morrell winner get Canelo next?

The winner of the David Benavidez-David Morrell showdown fighting Canelo next would thrill the fans, but perhaps not Canelo himself.

Brandon Figueroa-Stephen Fulton II, more added to David Benavidez-David Morrell bill

The light heavyweight clash between David Benavidez and David Morrell will also feature a rematch between featherweight titleholder Brandon Figueroa and Stephen Fulton, and the return of Isaac Cruz.

David Benavidez-David Morrell pegged for February 1 at T-Mobile Arena

The moving target of David Benavidez’s next fight has seemingly finally settled into sight, with an official connected to his showdown with fellow unbeaten light-heavyweight David Morrell telling BoxingScene Wednesday that the bout will occur Februar...

Gervonta Davis shifting off December 14 date could lead to another David Benavidez doubleheader

Two individuals connected to the business of Gervonta “Tank” Davis’ WBA lightweight title defense against junior lightweight champion Lamont Roach Jnr have confirmed to BoxingScene that plans for a Dec. 14 bout in Houston are being reworked.

WBC’s new No. 1 contenders: Dmitry Bivol, Juan Francisco Estrada and more

The WBC’s latest ratings update – released October 18 – includes the installation of five new No. 1 contenders.

‘Everyone will be on their feet for David Benavidez-David Morrell’

Trainer Robert Garcia has described a possible David Benavidez versus David Morrell as one of the best fights to expect next year.

Midweek Mailbag: Thoughts on David Benavidez-David Morrell Jr. and more

We tackle your thoughts on a fight that has just been announced (David Benavidez-David Morrell), one that’s being imagined (Nick Ball-Naoya Inoue), one that has been ordered (Janibek Alimkhanuly-Hamzah Sheeraz) and one that should have happened (Tyso...

David Benavidez-David Morrell aiming for Las Vegas clash in early 2025

Official: David Benavidez team has offered fight to David Morrell

A boxing official connected to the situation told BoxingScene Thursday that an offer from Phoenix’s Benavidez (29-0, 24 KOs) has been sent over to representatives of Morrell (11-0, 9 KOs), and they are waiting to hear back.