Benavidez with destroy Morrell

[CubanGuyNYC]

Morrell had is moments and I wanted him to win (I often root for the underdog). Showed a granite chin and buckled Benavidez a couple of times.

Was a great night of boxing.

Yes, it was. The Cruz-Fierro fight alone was worth the price of admission. And Benavidez-Morrell did not disappoint. Wishing Benny greater success going forward. He deserves his moniker. He confirmed my suspi cions, and that of many others, that Canelo has been blatantly avoiding him. I think — and certainly hope — that Morrell has room for growth, and therefore a brighter future. Boxing needs more events like last night, where two real lions take up a challenge versus each other.

[Spray_resistant]

Fight went down as I expected

He didn't get destroyed, this was fairly competitive with Benavidez winning most rds, he looked more uncomfortable than I had ever seen him in any fight doing it too.

[Dakuwaqa]

He didn't get destroyed, this was fairly competitive with Benavidez winning most rds, he looked more uncomfortable than I had ever seen him in any fight doing it too.

You’re 100% correct. It wasn’t a destruction and Morrell had his moments. It was fairly one-sided though for the most part

[Spray_resistant]

You’re 100% correct. It wasn’t a destruction and Morrell had his moments. It was fairly one-sided though for the most part

Fair enough, Morrell wanted that big step up and he sure got it. Good effort on his part especially given his limited pro experience. As for Benavidez? Should be against the winner of the championship rematch since the Canelo fight isn't likely to ever happen.

[Damn Wicked]

this should be a very close fight, i wouldnt rule out either fighter, i mean you can argue that morrell is better than plant, and plant did take 5 rounds from benavidez imho... hope is enterteining and not a chess match...

Judging from this fight, Plant is a much smarter boxer than Morrel. The problem is that Plant is much smaller than Morrel.

[Damn Wicked]

They are about the same height and Morrell has 4 more inches in reach. Morrell has more power. Higher ring IQ can be argued.

I pick Morrell because I know he's going to win.

"Higher ring IQ" can't be argued?

Ok, what about now?
Can higher ring IQ be argued?
Morrel's IQ looked well below Benevides' ring IQ. That question was answered CONCLUSIVLY.

[Spray_resistant]

"Higher ring IQ" can't be argued?

Ok, what about now?
Can higher ring IQ be argued?
Morrel's IQ looked well below Benevides' ring IQ. That question was answered CONCLUSIVLY.

People very often mistake athletic ability for skill, Morrell is the more mobile and athletic fighter but he reminded me of Zab Judah in there having no ability to adjust.

[Oracle01]

Yes, it was. The Cruz-Fierro fight alone was worth the price of admission. And Benavidez-Morrell did not disappoint. Wishing Benny greater success going forward. He deserves his moniker. He confirmed my suspi cions, and that of many others, that Canelo has been blatantly avoiding him. I think — and certainly hope — that Morrell has room for growth, and therefore a brighter future. Boxing needs more events like last night, where two real lions take up a challenge versus each other.

When the bell rang in round 1 and I watched those two beasts walking towards each other, it really hit me, that its so rare to see two young lions in their prime facing off. I struggle to remember many at all in recent times. It's usually one being much older, inactive, washed, or some bs weight restrictions like with Tank, Garcia. It actually felt weird to see it actually happen.