David Benavidez (29-0-24 KO’s) vs David Morrell Jr (11-0-9 KO’s)

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Benavidez vs Morrell: who will win?

Poll closed Dec 25, 2024.

  1. Benavidez by stoppage

    28 vote(s)
    37.3%

  2. Benavidez by decision

    31 vote(s)
    41.3%

  3. Morrell by stoppage

    6 vote(s)
    8.0%

  4. Morrell by decision

    7 vote(s)
    9.3%

  5. closely matched, a 50-50 fight

    3 vote(s)
    4.0%
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  1. tragedy

    tragedy Active Member Full Member

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    He did but he was a non threat unlike Morrell. He just looks and seems so on edge lately
     
    tragedy, Dec 18, 2024
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  2. AwardedSteak863

    AwardedSteak863 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Man, he looks flabby as hell in that Pic. Easily 200 pounds.
     
    AwardedSteak863, Dec 18, 2024
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  3. tarrant45

    tarrant45 Active Member Full Member

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    Now Govzdyk was no threat? You must rate Benavidez damn high.
     
    tarrant45, Dec 18, 2024
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    Flo_Raiden Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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  5. tragedy

    tragedy Active Member Full Member

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    Govzdyk was a threat 10 years ago
     
    tragedy, Dec 19, 2024
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    Dorrian_Grey It came to me in a dream Full Member

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    I'm not really convinced that Benavidez is all that much better than his brother tbh. And I certainly don't trust the instructions of his father as a trainer. Benavidez seems a little arrogant and overconfident to me and I don't really think he lives the life either judging by his shape, his prior coke addiction, and the fact he was wasted when he got interviewed in the crowd a while back. He's too flat-footed and too reliant on his physicality and combination punching for my taste. Morrell is better schooled, hits harder, and has a better team imo. I just think Benavidez is too plodding to deal with the versatility of Morrell.
     
    Dorrian_Grey, Dec 19, 2024
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  7. tarrant45

    tarrant45 Active Member Full Member

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    When David a beats a 37 year old, he's ancient but when Canelo does, its a great win. Hilarious.
     
    tarrant45, Dec 19, 2024
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    Badbot I Am An Actual Pro. Full Member

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    Based on their last two performances, I will have to pick Benavidez.
     
    Badbot, Dec 19, 2024
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  9. AwardedSteak863

    AwardedSteak863 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    It wouldn't shock me one bit if Morrell won this fight. He is a really well schooled guy that seems too take way better care of himself in between fights than Benavidez does. I like Benavidez a lot as well but I think it might be Morrell's time.
     
    AwardedSteak863, Dec 20, 2024
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  10. tragedy

    tragedy Active Member Full Member

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    He fought like an absolute non threat threw no punches never tried to win at any point obviously just showed up for a paycheck. Don't compare that to Morrell. Morrell is legit a threat.
     
    tragedy, Dec 20, 2024
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  11. Perkin Warbeck

    Perkin Warbeck Boxing aficionado Full Member

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    This is the first really interesting fight of 2025.

    February is a great month for boxing.
     
    Perkin Warbeck, Jan 28, 2025
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  12. Pepsi Dioxide

    Pepsi Dioxide Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Good fight, shouldn't be ppv though
     
    Pepsi Dioxide, Jan 28, 2025
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    JacK Rauber Unbourboned by what has been Full Member

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    Prior to Morrell's last fight against Kalajdzic I thought this would be a pick 'em fight. It's still a dangerous fight for Benavidez in the early rounds but as the fight goes on I think the odds shift to Benavidez. After 7, if it goes that long, I think Benavidez wins this fight.
     
    JacK Rauber, Jan 28, 2025
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  14. Joeywill

    Joeywill Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Totally agree. I never understood all of the hype
     
    Joeywill, Jan 28, 2025
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    Joeywill Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Benavidez.

    Ive never been high on Morrell
     
    Joeywill, Jan 28, 2025
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