David Benavidez: Trainer Sends Bold Message to David Morrell Jr.

On February 1 at the T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, David Benavidez (29-0, 24 KOs) and David Morrell Jr. (11-0, 9 KOs) will meet for the WBC interim light heavyweight title. This intriguing light heavyweight contest will be the main event on a PBC Prime Video PPV. Ahead of fight night, Jose Benavidez Sr, has spoken to Fight Hub TV about his son’s future plans and sent a bold message to Morrell ahead of their fascinating clash.

Trainer Talks David Benavidez vs. David Morrell Jr. and Future Plans

Jose Benavidez Sr. Issues Bold Warning to Morrell

Benavidez has destroyed all comers so far, with impressive wins over Demetrius Andrade, Caleb Plant and Anthony Dirrell before moving to light heavyweight and defeating Oleksandr Gvozdyk last time. Morrell Jr. is also new at the weight and only made his debut in August this year, defeating Radivoje Kalajdzic by unanimous decision.

Benavidez’s trainer and father Jose spoke about Morrell Jr. to Fight Hub TV and said: “There’s levels to boxing. I think Davids on a different level.”

Talking about the February 1 showdown, Jose said: “David’s super focused. Mentally, spiritually and everything.”

Discussing plans for his son: “He’s so motivated, and at the end of the day we gotta go through him (David Morrell) to get to the other fighters like Beterbiev, Bivol and maybe cruiserweight. “Zurdo” Ramirez, congratulations on his win. He looked spectacular. Those are the fights were aiming (for). He’s super young and nobody or nothing is gonna stop David from achieving his dreams,” said Jose.

Benavidez Sr. had a clear message for his son’s opponent on Feb. 1 and said: “At the end of the day, we’re here to knock him out. We’re here to hurt him.”

Full Fight Card

• David Benavidez vs. David Morrell Jr., 12 rounds, for Benavidez’s WBC interim light heavyweight title and Morrel’s WBA light heavyweight title
• Brandon Figueroa vs. Stephen Fulton, 12 rounds, for Figueroa’s WBC featherweight title
• Isaac Cruz vs. Angel Fierro, 10 rounds, super lightweight
• Jesus Alejandro Ramos Jr. vs. Jeison Rosario, 10 rounds, super welterweight

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