David Benavidez is now set to face fellow unbeaten fighter David Morrell on February 1, 2025, at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. This showdown will be a Prime Video pay-per-view event.
Benavidez, who recently moved up to light-heavyweight, was initially scheduled to fight in December, but changes in his camp led to adjustments. His father and trainer, Jose Benavidez Sr., has been busy juggling commitments, particularly with Diego Pacheco, who is expected to fight Trevor McCumby on January 25 at The Cosmopolitan in Las Vegas.
The stakes are high for Benavidez and Morrell, as the winner could secure a future shot against undisputed light-heavyweight champion Artur Beterbiev. Benavidez, currently holding the WBC interim title at 175 lbs, was passed over as the mandatory challenger for Canelo Alvarez, but a victory here would put him in prime position for a showdown with Beterbiev.
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David Morrell, with an impressive 9 KOs in 11 fights, brings his own ambitions into this matchup. This fight could be a defining moment for both fighters as they look to climb the ranks and challenge the best in the division.
Meanwhile, Diego Pacheco’s upcoming bout against McCumby will solidify his status as the WBO’s top-ranked super-middleweight, keeping him in line for a potential showdown with Canelo Alvarez. It's a busy start to 2025 for Premier Boxing Champions, isn't it?
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