David Morrell: record, next fight and profile →
David Morrell Jr. has faced opponents with much more professional experience in three of his four fights. The ambitious Morrell (4-0, 3 KOs) has won two of those three bouts by knockout and remains on a fast track toward facing the most formidable fighters within the 168-pound division. Mario Cazares still figures to test Morrell more than anyone the Cuban southpaw has faced thus far.
Morrell, Cazares Weights Photos Gallery - There was not any confusion surrounding the weight for David Morrell Jr’s latest bout. The prodigious super middleweight talent is set to make the first defense of his WBA “World” super middleweight title versus Mexico’s Mario Cazares (12-0, 5KOs). Both boxers came in under the 168-pound divisional limit for their scheduled 12-round main event atop a special Sunday edition of Premier Boxing Champions (PBC) on Fox from The Armory in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Morrell, Cazares Final Press Conference Photos Gallery - Cuban sensation and unbeaten WBA Super Middleweight Champion David Morrell Jr. and undefeated challenger Mario Cazares squared off at a press conference on Friday ahead of their 12-round contest that headlines FOX PBC Fight Night and on FOX Deportes this Sunday, June 27 from The Armory in Minneapolis. (photos by Andrew Dobin)
Unbeaten WBA Super Middleweight Champion David O. Morrell Jr. will look to make the most of his first headlining appearance in his adopted hometown when he takes on unbeaten Mario Cazares this Sunday, June 27 in FOX PBC Fight Night action and on FOX Deportes from The Armory in Minneapolis.
Cuban sensation and unbeaten WBA Super Middleweight Champion David O. Morrell Jr. will defend his title against undefeated challenger Mario Cazares in a 12-round duel that headlines FOX PBC Fight Night and on FOX Deportes Sunday, June 27 from The Armory in Minneapolis.
John Ryder believes that Billy Joe Saunders could cause Canelo Alvarez problems and make it a frustrating night for the Mexican superstar. WBC, WBA super middleweight champion Alvarez will take on undefeated WBO holder, Saunders, in a unification clash on May 8, with a venue to be announced, following his third round win over Avni Yildirim in Miami on Saturday.
As BoxingScene.com previously reported, the World Boxing Association has ordered WBA 'regular' super middleweight champion David Morrell to make a mandatory defense against tough British boxer John Ryder. Ryder was one of the names kicked around to face Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez back in December.
By Lyle Fitzsimmons - David Morrell Jr. is a lot of things. He’s young. He’s inexperienced. He’s unproven. And he’s pretty much anonymous to any fan outside the hardcore set. But he’s something else, too. Precociously confident in his abilities. Just a few weeks past his 23rd birthday and a veteran of just four pro fights, Morrell was referring to the 168-pound weight class in the after...
As BoxingScene.com previously reported, super middleweight David Morrell received a gift he didn't expect. The Cuban fighter was elevated from interim-champion to the "regular" category within the World Boxing Association, according to an order from the president of the sanctioning body, Gilberto Mendoza.
Fort Lauderdale, FL - Undefeated David O. Morrell Jr. has been elevated to WBA 'regular' super middleweight world champion. That distinction was made today by WBA President Gilberto Mendoza.