The moving target of David Benavidez’s next fight has seemingly finally settled into sight, with an official connected to his showdown with fellow unbeaten light-heavyweight David Morrell telling BoxingScene Wednesday that the bout will occur February 1 as a Prime Video pay-per-view from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
Benavidez 29-0 (24 KOs) was previously pegged for bouts December 14 and January 25. His move to fight Morrell caused the first shift, and his father/trainer Jose Benanavidez Snr’s work provoked the latest adjustment.
Jose Benavidez Snr also trains unbeaten, WBO top-ranked super-middleweight Diego Pacheco, 22-0 (18 KOs), who’s in negotiations to fight Trevor McCumby, 28-1 (21 KOs), January 25 at The Cosmopolitan in Las Vegas.
Premier Boxing Champions will stage the Benavidez fight versus Morrell 11-0 (9 KOs) with the winner in position to land a bout against newly undisputed light-heavyweight champion Artur Beterbiev.
Benavidez, who was bypassed as WBC super-middleweight mandatory challenger to Canelo Alvarez, is currently the WBC interim 175-pound champion and has been promised a shot at Beterbiev by the sanctioning body.
Meanwhile, Pacheco can affirm his position as WBO No. 1 to Alvarez after defeating Maciej Sulecki by sixth-round knockout Aug. 31 in his own DAZN main event in Carson, California.
Arizona’s McCumby produced an entertaining ninth-round TKO loss Sept. 14 versus former 168-pound champion Caleb Plant in Las Vegas.
On the other hand, David Morrell is a rising star with a strong amateur background and a knack for technical boxing. His speed and agility allow him to evade punches while delivering precise counterattacks. This clash of styles promises to create an electrifying atmosphere, as both fighters will be looking to assert their dominance.
Conclusion
As the fight date approaches, anticipation continues to build. Both fighters are likely to ramp up their training camps, focusing on strategies that will give them the edge in this pivotal matchup. The outcome could reshape the landscape of the super middleweight division and set the stage for future high-stakes bouts.
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