Who's Picking Morrell To Beat Benavidez

Following normal logic, yes. But there have been instances in the past where a fight was won by a fighter who was not 100%, or even the best on the night (Jorge Castro vs John David Jackson comes to mind among the many). David Jackson went for the kill and fell into the trap.

You mean your not a magician. ??? Oh boy was I wrong Lmfao I've been trying to make my partner disappear for years now, without succeeding :lol1:

I agree 100% with that statement. You didn't need to mention the tip-top shape as a requirement for winning, I think is an understatement. They both have to coming in shape. Following normal logic, yes. But there have been instances in the past where a fight was won by a fighter who was not 100%, or even the best on the night (Jorge Castro vs John David Jackson comes to mind among the many).

Who can say that with certainty? Only his team, most probably. I, as a mere watcher, can only analyze what happens during the fight, and - based on what I perceive - release an opinion afterwards. Or else, I would be a magician. You mean your not a magician. ??? Oh boy was I wrong Lmfao

Who can say that with certainty? Only his team, most probably. I, as a mere watcher, can only analyze what happens during the fight, and - based on what I perceive - release an opinion afterwards. Or else, I would be a magician. I agree 100% with that statement. You didn't need to mention the tip-top shape as a requirement for winning, I think is an understatement. They both have to coming in shape.

You still pointing out that "if in tip-top shape", that's why I asked you "how are we going to know is he is or not in tip-top shape? Who can say that with certainty? Only his team, most probably. I, as a mere watcher, can only analyze what happens during the fight, and - based on what I perceive - release an opinion afterwards. Or else, I would be a magician.

Yes. I wrote that Benavidez, if in tip-top shape, SHOULD win. Not "will surely" win. Just a hypothesis of mine, debatable as you please. I do rate Morrell as well, but based on Benavidez's superior experience I'm inclined to slightly favor him. You still pointing out that "if in tip-top shape", that's why I asked you "how are we going to know is he is or not in tip-top shape?

Morrell is definitely winning this but I applaud him for finally making the fight. I’ve always said Morrell would beat the one to beat Benny. Benny has only fought 3 people his size. Gavril, who went the distance and arguably beat him in the first fight. Plant, who went the distance and was winning until he gassed. Gvozdyk, who went the distance and didn’t even blink from Bennys hardest punches. Caleb was 32, Gavril was 38, Gvozdyk was 37. He is now facing a younger fighter his size, who will be in better shape, who is more athletic, who punchers just as hard or harder, with a 4 inch reach advantage. Benavidez is a elite but a lot of the reason he was getting those KOs is because he was so much bigger than them. I won’t say he’s about to be exposed but you all are about to see exactly what I’ve been saying all along. Bet on Morrell

Overtraining is bad too. The right amount is what is needed. Most athletes require the right amount of rest at the right times, but endurance training is a little different. I ran middle and long distance for a number of years, and always took days off. I was quite surprised to learn that many elite runners run every single day — and often twice a day. Boxers do all kinds of stuff in training, so they need rest days; but the point is, endurance is something that can and should be pushed. In my best shape I felt as though I could run to the ends of the earth at a good rate of speed, jumping over all kinds of obstacles in the process. It was a very liberating feeling, to feel that you can go on forever. A boxer who’s done a great deal of endurance training would be able to sustain a high work rate over the span of twelve rounds. Clearly not everyone does enough. The blows fighters sustain take a lot out of them, which is why good road work is vital. It’s painful, so many fighters skimp.

Of course. That's my point. Did you read what you wrote, the post that I replied to? Yes. I wrote that Benavidez, if in tip-top shape, SHOULD win. Not "will surely" win. Just a hypothesis of mine, debatable as you please. I do rate Morrell as well, but based on Benavidez's superior experience I'm inclined to slightly favor him.

Morrell is going to test that chin. Part of the issue is that for both, the last fight was their first time not being the much bigger man. I could see Morrell winning this by knockout, or Benavidez on points.

Guys like Morrell, with power, few fights and even less fights that go the distance, tend to neglect their endurance training a bit. They can be in good shape, but lack that little extra that allows them to go 100% till the final bell. The Cuban will need that extra umph versus Benavidez. They’re both gonna need it. In a recent photo shoot to promote the bout, Benny looked considerably soft. He’ll take the weight off by February, but his appearance indicates to me that he hasn’t been training much — if at all. Morrell, on the other hand, looks just about ready. That makes a difference. The right kind of stamina doesn’t come overnight; the more time you prepare, the likelier you are to have the necessary endurance for a major clash. Overtraining is bad too. The right amount is what is needed.

I think Morrell got a little tired in the some stretches in the last third of the fight against Yerbossynuly​. I guess understandable given his output to that point; but after looking great early on, I remember thinking it wasn't looking as great later. Despite the vicious beating , Morrell allowed Yerbossynuly to have small rallies, enough to convince the ref that the fight should continue. It happened a nnumber of times; the fight looked over, Yerbo was gone, then he would muster a minor rally while Morrell was standing around. Unfortunately, that dynamic might have aided what happend to Yerbo after the fight The flip side is that in those early round, I think he looked more spectacular than Benavidez has at any point and I have always liked DB. But only in that first half. . It's been a while since I watched that fight but my impression at the time was that Morell was tired in stretches Aidos was not a bum put there to lose, he was trying to win every minute of the fight, and athlete in his prime with will and skills, Morrell Jr was winning the fight hands down but Aidos was dangerous.

Why? Could not they be both at their 100%, and Morrell still wins? Of course. That's my point. Did you read what you wrote, the post that I replied to?

I think Morrell got a little tired in the some stretches in the last third of the fight against Yerbossynuly​. I guess understandable given his output to that point; but after looking great early on, I remember thinking it wasn't looking as great later. Despite the vicious beating , Morrell allowed Yerbossynuly to have small rallies, enough to convince the ref that the fight should continue. It happened a nnumber of times; the fight looked over, Yerbo was gone, then he would muster a minor rally while Morrell was standing around. Unfortunately, that dynamic might have aided what happend to Yerbo after the fight The flip side is that in those early round, I think he looked more spectacular than Benavidez has at any point and I have always liked DB. But only in that first half. . It's been a while since I watched that fight but my impression at the time was that Morell was tired in stretches Guys like Morrell, with power, few fights and even less fights that go the distance, tend to neglect their endurance training a bit. They can be in good shape, but lack that little extra that allows them to go 100% till the final bell. The Cuban will need that extra umph versus Benavidez. They’re both gonna need it. In a recent photo shoot to promote the bout, Benny looked considerably soft. He’ll take the weight off by February, but his appearance indicates to me that he hasn’t been training much — if at all. Morrell, on the other hand, looks just about ready. That makes a difference. The right kind of stamina doesn’t come overnight; the more time you prepare, the likelier you are to have the necessary endurance for a major clash.

I think Morrell's best bet is to take advantage of his youth and athleticism. His tempo needs to be rapid so he can bring out the Benavidez who gassed during the last few rounds with Gvozdyk. IF he can manage that, he has a real shot. Andrade actually had the blueprint until he got caught. And he's old, shot, and underweight. Morrell isn't. Have we seen Morrell sucking air? We have at least once for Benny. I know these details are minute in the grand scheme of things, but all of them together matter. I think Morrell got a little tired in the some stretches in the last third of the fight against Yerbossynuly​. I guess understandable given his output to that point; but after looking great early on, I remember thinking it wasn't looking as great later. Despite the vicious beating , Morrell allowed Yerbossynuly to have small rallies, enough to convince the ref that the fight should continue. It happened a nnumber of times; the fight looked over, Yerbo was gone, then he would muster a minor rally while Morrell was standing around. Unfortunately, that dynamic might have aided what happend to Yerbo after the fight The flip side is that in those early round, I think he looked more spectacular than Benavidez has at any point and I have always liked DB. But only in that first half. . It's been a while since I watched that fight but my impression at the time was that Morell was tired in stretches

I think Morrell's best bet is to take advantage of his youth and athleticism. His tempo needs to be rapid so he can bring out the Benavidez who gassed during the last few rounds with Gvozdyk. IF he can manage that, he has a real shot. Andrade actually had the blueprint until he got caught. And he's old, shot, and underweight. Morrell isn't. Have we seen Morrell sucking air? We have at least once for Benny. I know these details are minute in the grand scheme of things, but all of them together matter.

My prediction is that Bena will outwork Morrell and Morrell is not able to outbox Bena.

How are we going to know if he is at his very best? Oh, if he loses he is not in good shape, only if he wins. Why? Could not they be both at their 100%, and Morrell still wins?

Morrell will soon find out there are levels in the game.