David Benavidez to Fight David Morrell on February 1

David Benavidez's light heavyweight fight against David Morrell has been rescheduled to February 1 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, a matchup that promises to be a thrilling clash of unbeaten fighters. Benavidez, who holds a record of 29-0 with 24 KOs, faces Morrell, the WBA 'regular' champion, who is 11-0 with 9 KOs. The bout is significant for Benavidez's ambitions to challenge Canelo Alvarez, as a loss would severely hinder his chances for a future title shot. Morrell is viewed as a formidable opponent, potentially exposing weaknesses in Benavidez's fighting style, especially after Benavidez's lackluster debut at light heavyweight against Oleksandr Gvozdyk. The fight also has implications for the light heavyweight title landscape, as the victor could be in line for a shot at the undisputed champion, Artur Beterbiev. Both fighters are eager to prove themselves in a division that has seen them both previously campaign at super middleweight, where they sought a match with Canelo but were unable to secure it.