David Benavidez took a significant step towards becoming a pound-for-pound contender with his dominating performance against David Morrell at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Saturday. The bout was one of the most action-packed fights of 2025, with both men giving it their all but ultimately resulting in a unanimous decision victory for Benavidez.
Benavidez’s superior punching accuracy and aggressive style proved to be too much for Morrell, who relied heavily on his speed advantage to try and outmaneuver his opponent. However, it was Benavidez’s relentless pressure and body shots that ultimately wore Morrell down, leading to a knockdown in the 11th round.
Morrell had an opportunity to mount a comeback, but he was penalized for landing a punch after the bell, which would have negated any points advantage. Despite this, it didn’t change the outcome of the fight, as Benavidez was already well ahead on all three judges’ scorecards.
In the post-fight interviews, Morrell praised Benavidez’s efforts and acknowledged that his speed and agility ultimately gave him a tough time in the bout. For his part, Benavidez’s victory solidified his position at the top of the light heavyweight division and sets him up for a potential title shot against Artur Beterbiev.
Looking ahead to the rest of 2025, Claesssa Shields will attempt to become the undisputed heavyweight champion on February 2nd in Flint, Michigan. Other notable bouts include Dereck Chisora vs. Otto Wallin, WBO World Heavyweight Championship, and Shakur Stevenson’s title defense against Floyd Schofield.
The boxing world continues to buzz with excitement as these high-profile bouts bring the latest chapter of the sport’s biggest stars into focus.
Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/brianmazique/2025/02/02/david-benavidez-vs-david-morrell-results-winner-and-reaction