David Morrell Jr., the WBA “regular” super middleweight champion, is confirmed to headline a boxing event on December 16th at The Armory in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The opponent for Morrell is yet to be finalized, but the bout will mark Showtime’s concluding boxing broadcast for the year, as reported by Keith Idec of Boxing Scene.
Morrell, with his movie-star charisma reminiscent of Sugar Ray Leonard, has been tipped for superstardom in the boxing world. His recent performances have bolstered his reputation, especially after decisive victories over Yamaguchi Falcão and Aidos Yerbossynuly. These wins have sparked conversations about potential matchups with major names like Canelo Alvarez and David Benavidez, though Benavidez seems hesitant to take the fight after Morrell's recent displays of dominance.
The list of ideal opponents for Morrell includes notable fighters such as Caleb Plant, Dmitry Bivol, and Edgar Berlanga, offering exciting prospects for boxing fans. The young champion’s call-out of Benavidez had initially generated buzz, but following Morrell’s emphatic victories, Benavidez has shifted focus to a bout with the seasoned Demetrius Andrade, leaving fans speculating about his reasons.
With Showtime’s December 16th event being their final boxing showcase of the year, it presents an opportunity for Morrell to further cement his status and potentially set up future high-profile contests. The card stands alone after the cancellation of the December 9th Showtime PPV event, which would have seen Keith Thurman and Danny Garcia in action, avoiding a clash with the Haney vs. Prograis fight on DAZN PPV.
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