Should David Morrell return to 168 to challenge Canelo?

On Saturday night, on February 1, at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, fans of the fights were able , 24 kos) defeated David Morrell for the form of unanimous decision.

When David Morrell and David Benavidez were competing in the 168 -pound division, Morrell had his attention on Benavés, but Benavés focused on an undisputed world opportunity. After passing to 175, both boxers obtained unanimous decision victories in their debuts in light light.

Benavidez and Morrell would finally face on the night of February 1. During the course of the long -awaited confrontation, both combatants had their moments, but Benavász ended up having more moments as he won a very close victory.

In the first round of the contest, Morrell was using the high guard while establishing the Southpaw Jab. During the course of the first round, Morrell threw many blows, but Benavész was more efficient in the offensive, since he threw less but landed more.

During the following rounds, most of the action took place at a short distance as Morrell and Benavíz exchanged blows. In the fourth round, Benavász supported Morrell in a corner and fired multiple shots, but Morrell could open by danger.

In the last seconds of the fourth round, Morrell got a strong right hook. Morrell continued to land hard shots, and was able to force Benavész against the ropes, but Benavész was able to respond and fight against the problems.

Benavész was able to constantly press forward and land his shots, but every time Morrell had in trouble, Morrell defended himself. Benavés could distance himself on the score cards in the second half of the fight landing his right hand, the uppercut and going to the body.

At the end of Ronda 11, Morrell threw a right hook that sent Benavész to the canvas. It seemed that Benavász stumbled on Morrell’s foot, but referee Thomas Taylor ruled him as a fall.

Benavész was able to get up and responded by landing a wave of shots. When the bell rang that officially finished round 11, David Morrell got a right hand lasts long after the bell had already sounded. The referee Thomas Taylor entered immediately, called waiting time and deduced a Morrelll point.

In Round 12 and Final, Morrell was extremely aggressive since he was trying to go for the knockout, but unfortunately for Morrell, the knockout did not happen. At the end of the contest, David Benavidez won by the scores of (115-111, 115-111 and 118-108).

David Morrell (11-1, 9 kos) made a brave effort in a high-level boxing match. Now the question is, what’s still for Morrell? Because Benavidez won the fight, he should be in line to face the winner of Bederbiev vs Bivol.

With that it automatically puts in its place, Morrell can wait patiently, or can make a movement that will immediately place it at the top of the food chain. In his third professional fight in August 2020, David Morrell defeated Lennox Allen and won the vacancy title of the Amb (regular) super medium.

Morrell would continue to defend his amb (regular) title several times, as he would keep his belt for a period of three years. Like 168 pounds, Morrell called Benavész on multiple occasions. Finally he obtained the confrontation he wanted as a light weight, but unfortunately for Morrell, he fell short.

Now, while contemplating your next career movement, should Murrell consider retreating to 168? When Morrell competed like a super medium weight, he was the contender second in the division. If it moves down, it is easily the best classified contender in super medium.

Morrell could challenge the average average weight champion of the FIB, William Scull, or you can shake the division and challenge the AMB, the WBB, the unified world champion of the OMB, Canelo Alvarez. A confrontation Canelo Alvarez vs. David Morrell would be the most intriguing in which Canelo has participated since he faced Dmitry Bivol in 2022.

During his reign as average (regular) weight champion of the AMB, David Morrell was one of Canelo’s mandatory, but never called Canelo due to the fact that he believed that Canelo would never fight against him.

Since he lost to Bivol, Canelo has constantly avoided high -level competition and has been established for opponents that was considered the softest touch. Despite the loss against Benavidez, it seems that Murrell’s actions have increased due to their participation in a fight that is categorizing as an instant classic.

David Morrell has impulse on his side, and now is the time to return to 168 and Call Canelo Alvarez. Morrell is a worthy opponent of Canelo due to the fact that Morrell is better than any boxer that is currently classified in the top 10 in Super Middleweight.

A weight deployment and a call could lead to another great fight for David Morrell. Hypothetically speaking, if Morrell returns to super medium weight to call Canelo, Canelo will avoid as David Benavidez did, or will he take a step to the challenge and fight against the best available competition?