By Ricardo Lezama 
Tensions are escalating ahead of the much anticipated light heavyweight match-up between competitors David Benavidez and David Morrell Jr. set for February 1, 2025 in a PPV event hosted by PBC and distributed via Amazon Prime. During their recent promo shoot, David Benavidez did not hesitate to taunt rival Morrell Jr, ridiculing the idea that he could pose a threat in their upcoming fight. The price is likely to hover around 80 dollars which is a bit steep, but probably does warrant the expense.
Controversy has been stirred among boxing fans over remarks by Nes from Tha Boxing Voice about Benavidez’s fanbase. In discussing the Benavidez vs. Morrell fight, Nes suggested that fans of Benavidez were being duped, sparking a lively debate among followers of the sport.
Benavidez’ Past Opponents
In revealing his reasons for losing to Benavidez, Demetrius Andrade comically stated, “I hit him with 2 uppercuts and he laughed. I said to myself, hold up, what is going on.”
In a surprise take, Benavidez will likely defeat Morrell in five rounds according to Mitch Green who gave his honest account of the upcoming fight.
Even with this potential match-up, people are still looking back on past hypotheticals; there remain ongoing claims that Canelo Alvarez notably dodged an encounter with Benavidez, despite the latter being regarded as having one of the best resumes in boxing. Nevertheless, the match-up still attracts engagement from detractors and fans alike.
Unfortunately, there are unwarranted opinions on Benavidez’s fitness have become a topic of discussion, with rumours circulating that he is not currently at the top of his form, weighing in around 234 per some online commentators. This is fueling further anticipation ahead of his match against Morrell. In this recent face off, Benavidez is thought to look a bit doughy prior to shaping up for their match-up.
Morrell on the other hand, shrugged off Benavidez’s threat of breaking his jaw and expressed confidence in his ability to win by leveraging his supposed advantages in speed, movement, skills, and youth. Morrell struggled with his last opponent at 175lbs, but so did Benavidez and this could prove for the match to be even more interesting.
Miscellanous Opinions
In some recently posted interviews, Benavidez also took the opportunity to comment on the outcome of the Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson fight, saying, “It was a good fight, a good turnout BUT I do not want to see Mike Tyson fight anymore.”
Many in the boxing community believe that while Benavidez may not be ready for a match against a seasoned fighter like Morrell, his boxing intellect, strategic skills, and raw power could prove to be deciding factors in their upcoming fight. To be honest, this is truly a 50/50 fight.