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David Morrell says his loss against David Benavidez “woke me up”, and that he is motivated by his fight against Imam Khataev in Light Heavyweight on July 12 in Queens, New York.
Morrell (11-1, 9 kos) has worked on the mistakes he made against Benavidez and is willing to show a new version of himself against Olympic Khataev 2020 (10-0, 9 ko) in his ten-round struggle Dazn PPV.
“Losing this struggle with Benavidez woke me up. I’m going to hurt something,” Morrell said.
If Morrell can mark a Khataev tie, this would be impressive because he has been seen as the next Beeterbiev in the eyes of some people. It has the power and pedigree fond of being a difficult opponent for Morrell.
Khataev’s visa emits an impact on struggle?
“I don’t know. I don’t work for immigration. My manager didn’t call me and said anything. I am working,” said David Morrell to FighthypeReacting to say that there are reports that his opponent, Imam Khataev, has visa problems and may not be able to enter the United States for his fight on July 12. “I don’t know what happened to him.
If Khataev cannot enter the country, Turki Alralhikh will have to find a quick replacement for Morrell. There is only 12 days before July 12 and this does not leave enough time to find a solid replacement.
It would be great that one of the super pesos half could advance in Morrell if Khataev cannot fight on this date. Heavy lightweight division lacks quality fighters after passing the first three or four fighters.
“I feel like I’m one of the youngest boys,” Morrell said when he asked if he would like to fight with a resale with David Benavidez or the winner of the Dmitry Bivol vs trilogy. Artur Beeterbiev.
Benavidez will not be in a hurry to fight again in Morrell after the punishment he made in this fight. It seemed that he had obtained the worst at the end. If Morrell makes a few adjustments increasing his punch production, he will probably stop Benavidez because he has the best punch power.
“I have fought only twice in this division and have shown the world I belong right there with these names. I am more than willing to face -any of these boys. I am sure that I will put a good fight and belong to the top with these names,” said Morrell.
Morrell is unlikely to have the opportunity to fight the winner of the Bivol Vs Beterbiev struggle. David Benavidez is the next on the line. However, if Morrell looks good when defeating the imam Khataev and gets another solid victory under the belt, he will be in a position to challenge a world title.
Bivol and Beterbiev get up. It is not expected to stay for a long time. If Morrell cannot get a shot in one of the two before retiring, he will still be able to fight for titles once he is vacated. This could mean a resale against Benavidez.
Last updated on 06/30/2025