Comments Thread For: David Morrell Jr. scores unanimous decision over Radivoje Kalajdzic

[MulaKO]

Hot Rod was robbed imo

[Joseph]

The best thing Morrell can do is work on his long game and defense. We know his power carried over as he damn near totaled Kalajdzic a couple of times, and that man has a good chin. He needs to be active as well. Bank some rounds, earn a few more UDs, become a more complete fighter.

I rewatched the fight this morning and yeah, I kind of think Hot Rod, while maybe not robbed, was unfairly wronged on the scorecards. Morrell won, but it was a "just enough" sort of win.

EDIT: Also, work on your English. I saw some improvement in the after interview, but if he wants to be a star, he needs to break that barrier. It will also benefit him with understanding his corner's directions completely.

[Boricua181]

If you look at Morrell’s record, he basically had two fights and three rounds in about 21 months’ time. What can one expect?

I understand that, the thing is that if you have two fights and they end early, you then have to have a quick turn around fight.
The reason being that you didn't fight enough rounds, nor were you tested to any extent, so 3 rounds in almost 2 years didn't do anything for your in the ring experience.
Morrell is a champion, and he has to be prepared to fight the best in the division, if he doesn't get the rounds in, meaningful work, then it was a waste of his time.
The bottom line is he has to fight more often, especially if his fight'(s) only last a round or two, his promoter, manager, and corner have to be aware of that fact.

[Boricua181]

Benny has returned to the 168 is what I’m reading
I think Morrell should do the same imo

Maybe MulaKo, but can they still make the weight without debilitating themselves?

[MulaKO]

Maybe MulaKo, but can they still make the weight without debilitating themselves?

Yea that goes without say
Mind you they were making weight , not sure if they were hurting or not
The reason given for them going up of course was Canelo lol

[GBBOXING12]

cliff notes:

Kalajdzic robbed on the scorecards

Morrell isn't ready

Morrell clearly won this fight.

Not a good performance from him at all but it was clear Morrell was the winner.

[sbbigmike]

Bum n**ka morrell has that victor Ortiz body n skill set disgusting

[garfios]

I doubt Morell is going to fight 4 or five times a year. Not someone with that much potential to generate revenue. But they should definitely make him fight at least twice. I think he’s still a year or year and a half away before he settles into light heavy…but as long as those two Russians are there, he’s not getting those belts unfortunately.

Not yet. Three fights should be the minimum, they don't have to be selective. Whoever signs that is the opponent. But he have to grow into the weight because he has the frame. And forget about knocking everybody out, hit them hard and often.

[garfios]

Morrell clearly won this fight.

Not a good performance from him at all but it was clear Morrell was the winner.

Don't waste your time, probably a canelo fan. They move the goal post when it came to other fighters.

[garfios]

I understand that, the thing is that if you have two fights and they end early, you then have to have a quick turn around fight.
The reason being that you didn't fight enough rounds, nor were you tested to any extent, so 3 rounds in almost 2 years didn't do anything for your in the ring experience.
Morrell is a champion, and he has to be prepared to fight the best in the division, if he doesn't get the rounds in, meaningful work, then it was a waste of his time.
The bottom line is he has to fight more often, especially if his fight'(s) only last a round or two, his promoter, manager, and corner have to be aware of that fact.

I'm sure they thought he was going to fight benavidez, they have agreed to it, didn't happen so the went mbilli, didn't happen either. So yes his management need to do a better job.