David Morrell ready for anyone at 168

Undefeated David Morrell Jr.

It appears everybody in and round 168 kilos is angling for a shot at boxing’s money register – Saul “Canelo” Alvarez.

As boxing’s prime draw, most fighters perceive that Canelo is within the enviable place of choosing who he needs to combat.

Undefeated contenders and champions like David Benavidez Jr., Jaime Munguia, Edgar Berlanga, and WBA champ David Morrell Jr., would all love a shot on the Mexican famous person.

Benavidez is taking a look at a bounce to 175 if Canelo retains him on ice in order that leaves Berlanga and Munguia as entrance runners to get their Canelo money.

One fighter who would combat any of them is undefeated Morrell, (10-0, 9 KOs), who not too long ago got here out (verbally) swinging after watching Edgar Berlanga rating a KO 6 over Padraig McCrory. 

Morrell Jr. threw fuel on the Berlanga hearth, stating he may defeat the rising star in only one spherical. The feedback, whereas good press, in all probability received’t result in something if Berlanga thinks he can land a Canelo combat. 

Morrell is among the most fascinating tales in boxing. Why he isn’t the fixed discuss of each boxing fan baffles me as his story is exclusive and nice.

Morrell turned professional in 2019, had a world title by his third, (sure, you learn that proper, THIRD), combat a 12 months later. He has now defended his title 6 occasions in 10 fights (9 KOs).

Spectacular, to say the least.

Morrell, dwelling in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and skilled by one of many highest within the sport, Ronnie Shields, is nothing if not assured.

After the latest win by Berlanga, a fighter who gained press for a protracted string of 1st spherical KOs after truing professional, Morrell rapidly added him to his 168-pound hit listing. And, he made it clear how he thought the matchup would play out. 

“Berlanga is solely not on my degree,” mentioned Morrell Jr. “I’ve watched his fights, and I see nothing that worries me. Berlanga sucks, and I might destroy him. If we ever step into the ring collectively, I’ll knock him out in a single spherical, assured,”, he continued. “I’m right here to show that I’m one of the best. Whether or not it’s Berlanga, or anybody else, I’ll be able to step into the ring and present the world what I’m product of. I’m one of the best fighter within the tremendous middleweight division, and shortly everybody will know that.”