A 12-round mild heavyweight conflict between Callum Smith (31-2, 22 KOs) and David Morrell (12-1, 9 KOs) has been formally introduced.
The bout will headline an April 18 Matchroom Boxing card on the M&S Financial institution Area in Liverpool, England. Battle followers around the globe will be capable to catch the motion stay on DAZN. An interim model of the WBO world title, at the moment held by Smith, can be at stake. Dmitry Bivol holds the first model of the title.
Smith had only one struggle in 2025, defeating Joshua Buatsi through unanimous determination in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Morrell started final yr with a unanimous determination loss to David Benavidez. He later received a break up determination in opposition to Imam Khataev on the Hamzah Sheeraz-Edgar Berlanga undercard.
Callum Smith and David Morrell converse on their upcoming conflict
“Preventing again in Liverpool is particular for me,” mentioned Smith in a press launch assertion.
“That is house – there’s nothing like strolling out in entrance of a house crowd that’s supported you from the very begin. It offers me an actual elevate and I plan to offer them an enormous efficiency.”
“Morrell is a prime fighter, however I’m coming into this struggle with a transparent aim – to win and take one other huge step in the direction of changing into a two-weight world champion.”
“First, I wish to thank God for this chance in my profession,” mentioned Morrell in the identical press launch.
“I’m excited to showcase my expertise in entrance of the nice boxing followers within the UK. I’m getting ready for an all-out battle with Callum Smith on April 18. I’m coming for that belt.”
Eddie Hearn delivers assertion on mild heavyweight contest
“Smith vs Morrell is an incredible struggle and one of many largest Liverpool has seen for a very long time,” mentioned Matchroom chairman Eddie Hearn in a press launch.
“We’ve been working onerous to get this over the road for a while now. I’m delighted that we’ve got lastly bought it performed and that we’re bringing it to the M&S Financial institution Area on April 18, Callum has been on the street for essentially the most half in his current profession, famously beating the likes of George Groves and dealing with greats comparable to Canelo and Beterbiev. Now he will get his much-deserved mega struggle in his house Metropolis.”
“Callum is an excellent fighter and confirmed final yr in opposition to Joshua Buatsi the unbelievable ranges he’s at. Make no mistake, this can be one other barnstormer in opposition to an elite operator in Morrell.”
