David Benavidez and David Morrell Jr. will clash in a significant light heavyweight match on Saturday night, February 1st, at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, with high stakes for both fighters.
Fight Background
Benavidez, holding an impressive record of 29 wins, 24 by knockout, has faced challenges with weight and drug testing that led to losing his title outside the ring. His counterpart, Morrell, on the other hand, is an undefeated fighter with 11 wins, 9 by KO, moving up from 168 pounds, eager to make his mark.
Benavidez emphasized, “I’ve been working extremely hard. I told you all I was going to break David Morrell’s face and that’s exactly what I’m going to do on Saturday. Don’t blink, because this fight is gonna end early.”
In response, Morrell conveys confidence in his preparation and states, “I’m 100% confident. I feel great and I’m not worried about what anyone else is saying. I’m going to get the last word on Saturday.”
Undercard Highlights
The undercard also features compelling matchups, including Brandon Figueroa defending his WBC featherweight title against Stephen Fulton Jr. This time, both fighters are up a weight class promising an electrifying bout.
Fight Card Data:
- David Benavidez -230 vs David Morrell +180
- Brandon Figueroa (c) -185 vs Stephen Fulton +150
- Additional matches in various weight classes are organized to engage fans.
Viewing Details
- Date: Feb 1
- Start Time: 8 PM ET (main card)
- Location: T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas
- Where to Watch: Amazon PPV
Predictions
The fight could boil down to each fighter’s adjustments at the light heavyweight level. Morrell’s powerful punches and Benavidez’s raw offensive style guarantees a fight filled with action. Strong professional experience might just edge Benavidez into a close decision.
Pick: David Benavidez via Majority Decision.
