Word Is: Morrell vs Smith in 2026

Morrell will win for suredo or die for Cuban David big fumble for him if Callum wins

Morrell will win for sure

Just watched Hernandez-Ruiz. Yoenli is a problem. BIG middleweight at 6’2” — athletic, solid but unremarkable power, skills, mixes it up. Physically, at least, he reminds me a bit of Holyfield. How Ruiz made it out the third and beyond is a mystery. Yo-yo was hitting him with everything but the kitchen sink in a barrage of creative combos. Poor Ruiz was outclassed and getting clobbered. Good stoppage. Yoenlis fights the way Cuban David wishes he can fight:cool: Cuban David wanted to be big ick backing up in straight lines and taking turns in the pocket with Mexican David

what do you think of Yoenlis? he is Afro-Cuban and looks the part but man does he have the Latino in him a Cuban inside fighter:eek: Yoenlis and Mbilli could be cousins Just watched Hernandez-Ruiz. Yoenli is a problem. BIG middleweight at 6’2” — athletic, solid but unremarkable power, skills, mixes it up. Physically, at least, he reminds me a bit of Holyfield. How Ruiz made it out the third and beyond is a mystery. Yo-yo was hitting him with everything but the kitchen sink in a barrage of creative combos. Poor Ruiz was outclassed and getting clobbered. Good stoppage.

It was ugly, and definitely blocked by the shoulder, but it's what caused Benny to tumble. Morrell got scored for it but gave it away hitting after the bell. He also buckled David's legs at the end of the fourth or fifth round IIRC. Get glasses. What caused David to stumble was being tripped. You can clearly see their feet tangle. If their feet never tangled you would have a point.

If Morrell is the real deal he needs to beat up Smith and stop him. If he struggles to a win, then I am off his train officially.

what do you think of Yoenlis? he is Afro-Cuban and looks the part but man does he have the Latino in him a Cuban inside fighter:eek: Yoenlis and Mbilli could be cousins Oh, wow. I’ve only heard of the kid. Haven’t seen him fight yet. But I like what you’re telling me. Most Cubans don’t fight on the inside, nor know how to.

I need to check him out more tbh Yoenlis Hernandez is the one for me. One of the biggest MWs I've ever seen with a high octane style. A big lump that is very skilled on the inside and utilises angles. I'll be amazed if he doesn't win a world title real soon Yeah, I love Morrell, but I kinda feel that Osleys has a somewhat higher ceiling. Appears to have all David’s qualities, but with a more methodical style.what do you think of Yoenlis? he is Afro-Cuban and looks the part but man does he have the Latino in him a Cuban inside fighter:eek: Yoenlis and Mbilli could be cousins

Callum Smith will have been out of the ring a year by then. Is that good for him?

Last couple of fights you can see Morrell doesn't move his head well. Since the Benavidez fight most have noticed and that is a hard habit to break. He is better defensively when he is offensive. He will not have an easy time with Smith.

Exactly. He also peeled five rounds off of Benavidez and dropped him. Morrell is the real deal. Dropped him? What counted as a kd was bs, everyone saw that. The hit after the bell was his best punch of the fight. The kid did ok after talking mad shit, but couldn't back up that talk. Benavidez toyed with him and exposed tons of cracks in Morrell. Showed if you fight smart, counter and take it to Morrell, he'll tire and get frustrated. NOBODY would stand and trade with him due to his vaunted power but Benavodez did and took it to him. I was at the fight. Benavidez easily 8/4'd him

Osleys is the best hope for great Cuban boxing he boxes, counters, and will put punches together Osleys beat David in the amateurs Yeah, I love Morrell, but I kinda feel that Osleys has a somewhat higher ceiling. Appears to have all David’s qualities, but with a more methodical style.

Love this fight, David got a gift on his last fight and looked like his head was elsewhere, that Benavidez fight was tough and smith well he’s getting on but hung tough vs buatsi, he could eke it here, hope he retires soon though

Osleys is the best hope for great Cuban boxing he boxes, counters, and will put punches together Osleys beat David in the amateurs I need to check him out more tbh Yoenlis Hernandez is the one for me. One of the biggest MWs I've ever seen with a high octane style. A big lump that is very skilled on the inside and utilises angles. I'll be amazed if he doesn't win a world title real soon

I think Morrell should win rather comfortably but I wouldn't go all-in on it. 2 of his last 3 he went life and death with guys who I don't think are on his level and certainly not as talented. Similarly to Willy Hutchinson I feel they both have a lot of talent but too much showmanship and they do the wrong things at the wrong time. I am very close to giving up on Morrell and I don't know if a new trainer does much as he's fought the same way since the amateurs. I don't understand what he is doing half the time standing in front of punchers and combination-punchers with his earmuffs on inviting shots when he has no intention of throwing with them. This rock 'em sock 'em robots style is not the Cuban way. I'm not saying he has to fight like Scull but he has good feet, use em. It's exciting but he could be 0-3 in his last 3 and have fell into obscurity already.You’re scaring me. :lol1: Osleys is the best hope for great Cuban boxing he boxes, counters, and will put punches together Osleys beat David in the amateurs

Getting word that David Morrell and Callum Smith are near a deal to fight in Saudi in early 2026. This would be a nice fight, man, and I really hope it goes through. It’s all done but the signing That is what I’m hearing

I think Morrell should win rather comfortably but I wouldn't go all-in on it. 2 of his last 3 he went life and death with guys who I don't think are on his level and certainly not as talented. Similarly to Willy Hutchinson I feel they both have a lot of talent but too much showmanship and they do the wrong things at the wrong time. I am very close to giving up on Morrell and I don't know if a new trainer does much as he's fought the same way since the amateurs. I don't understand what he is doing half the time standing in front of punchers and combination-punchers with his earmuffs on inviting shots when he has no intention of throwing with them. This rock 'em sock 'em robots style is not the Cuban way. I'm not saying he has to fight like Scull but he has good feet, use em. It’s exciting but he could be 0-3 in his last 3 and have fell into obscurity already. You’re scaring me. :lol1:

I think Morrell should win rather comfortably but I wouldn't go all-in on it. 2 of his last 3 he went life and death with guys who I don't think are on his level and certainly not as talented. Similarly to Willy Hutchinson I feel they both have a lot of talent but too much showmanship and they do the wrong things at the wrong time. I am very close to giving up on Morrell and I don't know if a new trainer does much as he's fought the same way since the amateurs. I don't understand what he is doing half the time standing in front of punchers and combination-punchers with his earmuffs on inviting shots when he has no intention of throwing with them. This rock 'em sock 'em robots style is not the Cuban way. I'm not saying he has to fight like Scull but he has good feet, use em. Its exciting but he could be 0-3 in his last 3 and have fell into obscurity already.

just rewatched Cuban David took anywhere from 3 to 5 rounds competitive rounds It was a competitive fight, for sure. Would love to see those two run it back sometime.

That’s right — Morrell did hurt Benny at some point. It’s the KD I question. just rewatched Cuban David took anywhere from 3 to 5 rounds competitive rounds