MINNEAPOLIS, MN (June 21, 2023) – David Morrell Jr. (9-0, 8 KOs), the undefeated WBA super middleweight regular champion, has expressed his disappointment with WBC interim champion David Benavidez (27-0, 23 KOs) for seemingly avoiding a highly anticipated showdown between the two boxing titans. Morrell Jr. asserts that Benavidez is deliberately sidestepping the challenge and […]
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WBA CHAMP THROWS OUT FIRST PITCH AT TWINS VS. RED SOX GAME
MINNEAPOLIS, MN (June 20, 2023) – Last night, WBA Super Middleweight Regular Champion, David Morrell Jr. (9-0, 8 KOs), displayed his talent outside the boxing ring as he took center stage at the highly anticipated matchup between the Minnesota Twins and the Boston Red Sox. Morrell Jr. captivated the audience at Target Field when he […]
David Morrell Jr. Vs. Aidos Yerbossynuly Quotes
MINNEAPOLIS – October 26, 2022 – Unbeaten WBA Super Middleweight Champion and Minneapolis fan-favorite David Morrell Jr. and undefeated mandatory challenger Aidos Yerbossynuly previewed their 12-round duel during a virtual press conference Wednesday before they headline action live on SHOWTIME Saturday, November 5 in a Premier Boxing Champions event from The Armory in Minneapolis. The […]
David Morrell Jr. Battles Unbeaten Mandatory Challenger Aidos Yerbossynuly
MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. – October 21, 2022 – Unbeaten WBA Super Middleweight Champion and Minneapolis fan-favorite David Morrell Jr. will return to action against undefeated mandatory challenger Aidos Yerbossynuly in a 12-round duel that headlines live on SHOWTIME Saturday, November 5 in a Premier Boxing Champions event from The Armory in Minneapolis. The SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® […]
WBA Super Middleweight Champion Morrell Jr. Battles Kalvin Henderson
HOUSTON – May 26, 2022 – Unbeaten WBA Super Middleweight Champion David Morrell Jr. previewed his upcoming showdown against Kalvin Henderson before they square off in the co-main event of action live on SHOWTIME on Saturday, June 4 from The Armory in Minneapolis in a Premier Boxing Champions event. The telecast begins at 9 p.m. […]
David Morrell Jr. Puts Target on Benavidez’ Back, Will be Watching Closely this Weekend
HOUSTON, TX (May 18, 2022) – Undefeated super middleweight, David Morrell Jr. (6-0, 5 KOs), who holds the WBA title, has his eyes on the main event this weekend between David Benavidez vs. David Lemieux, Saturday on Showtime. “I am watching Benavidez vs. Lemieux carefully this weekend on Showtime” said Morrell. “I want the winner, […]
David Morrell Jr. Seeks David Benavidez Showdown
HOUSTON, TX (May 10, 2022) – Undefeated WBA super middleweight champion, David Morrell Jr. (6-0, 5 KOs), is ready to let the world know he wants the best fights possible, and as soon as possible. Morrell Jr., from his training camp in Houston, TX, with coach Ronnie Shields, says a fight with David Benavidez is what he […]
David O. Morrell Jr. Named WBA Regular Super Middleweight World Champion
Fort Lauderdale, FL (January 19, 2021) – 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. Morrell, 23 of Santa Clara, Cuba, and now residing in Minneapolis, Minnesota won the interim title on August 8, 2020 with a 12-round […]
WBA Interim Super Middleweight Champion David O. Morrell Jr. stops Mike Gavronski in 3 Rounds
Fort Lauderdale, FL (December 29, 2020) -WBA Interim Super Middleweight champion David O. Morrell Jr. beat up Mike Gavronski on his way to a 3rd round stoppage in a scheduled 10-round bout at The Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hall in Los Angeles. The fight was the main event of card that was seen live on […]