On February 1 on the T-Cell Enviornment, Las Vegas, David Benavidez (29-0, 24 KOs) and David Morrell Jr. (11-0, 9 KOs) will collide in an intriguing gentle heavyweight bout for Benavidez’s WBC interim and Morrell’s WBA “common” titles. Your entire card might be proven dwell on PBC Prime Video PPV and PPV.com. Forward of combat night time, “The Monster” has sat down with Dan Rafael on the most recent Large Struggle Weekend/Struggle Freaks Unite podcast to debate the upcoming combat, harm issues and Canelo vs. Terence Crawford.
David Benavidez Discusses David Morrell Struggle and Canelo-Crawford
Benavidez Guarantees ‘To Make Morrell Undergo’ Forward of Large Struggle
Throughout his interview with Rafael, Benavidez spoke about his want to face the most effective fighters: “I need to present everybody I’m the most effective on this planet.”
He continued: “I didn’t should take this combat (Morrell).
“Speaking about his opponent on February 1: “David Morrell. he doesn’t have loads of fights, however he undoubtedly has an excellent pedigree of boxing,” stated Benavidez. “Just one David will come out (victorious) and that David is David Benavidez.”
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It was extensively reported that Benavidez went into the combat in opposition to Oleksandr Gvozdyk with hand accidents and when requested if the accidents nonetheless persist: “No, none of that could be a downside for this combat.”
He added: “The hand has been good. After the combat, we let it heal for about three months. So, the ligament is nice now. The left knuckles good and the whole lot is 100%”
Hear the complete David Benavidez interview and extra on the “Large Struggle Weekend Preview Podcast” with T.J. Rives and Dan Rafael by clicking the play button beneath.
Canelo Álvarez vs. Terence Crawford
Benavidez has lengthy made it clear he needs to face Canelo – however Álvarez has by no means reciprocated that want, and when requested in regards to the all however confirmed Crawford-Canelo tremendous combat, “The Monster” stated: “You already know, I believe now it’s actually obvious that Canelo does no matter he needs to do and he performs by his personal guidelines.”
“He’s an excellent champion. I take nothing away from him. However , he’s been combating smaller guys from smaller weight courses and been making them come up. However , I suppose if that’s what he needs to do and that’s of their plans, they’ll do no matter they need,” stated Benavidez.
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He added: “I additionally know that Canelo is aware of that this (Benavidez-Canelo) is probably the most harmful combat that he could make for himself as a result of this can be a 50/50 combat.”
“He is aware of that David Benavidez is probably the most harmful fighter for him on the market.”
Undisputed Glory
David Benavidez is the WBC obligatory, and when requested about the potential for dealing with Artur Beterbiev or Dmitry Bivol: “The win with David Morrell goes to place me able to combat for all 4 belts and, , make considered one of my desires come true.”
Benavidez in opposition to Beterbiev or Bivol is an intriguing proposition for all boxing followers.
Throughout the interview with Dan Rafael, “The Monster Bandera Roja” made a chilling promise forward of his combat with Morrell: “I’m undoubtedly going to make David Morrell undergo in that ring.”
