Coach Ronnie Shields says David Benavidez’s battle in opposition to David Morrell final February will assist put together him to defeat undisputed mild heavyweight champion Dmitry Bivol if he’s nonetheless holding the 4 titles after his possible rematch in opposition to Artur Beterbiev.
Shields sees a battle between Dmitry Bivol and Benavidez as a “50-50” one, however loads of followers are giving David the sting in that battle as a result of his mixture punching. Benavidez has acquired the youth and toughness on his facet as properly. Bivol is 34, and he seemed like he was going to collapse not too long ago in his rematch with Beterbiev when he was being pressured from rounds two to seven.
‘The Mexican Monster’ Benavidez’s potential to face up to the photographs from the gifted Cuban Morrell (11-1, 9 KOs), who hits lots tougher than Bivol, will assist him put together for that conflict. Benavidez goes to be handed over by Bivol for a trilogy match in opposition to former undisputed mild heavyweight champion Betebiev.
“I feel quickly. He’s younger, so he must get proper again in there. I might like to see him battle within the subsequent couple of months,” stated coach Ronnie Shields to Fighthype about David Morrell. “As soon as I discuss to the powers that be, allow them to know that this child is a fighter and that he must be proper again in.
“Lots of people noticed an amazing fighter in opposition to David Benavidez. It was an amazing battle, and with just a little extra expertise, I feel he might have received the battle,” stated Ronnie about Morrell. “We really feel nice about what he did and the place he’s at proper now. I feel we have to get him again as quickly as potential.”
Morrell’s Energy
It’s vital that Morrell not keep out of the ring for too lengthy after that loss, as he’ll lose loads of momentum in his profession. Many fighters have a tendency to remain out of the ring after they get an enormous payday just like the one Morrell acquired, and their careers go downhill. If Morrell can battle a pair extra occasions in 2025, he’ll be able to problem for a world title in one of many playing cards in Riyadh.
“Completely,” stated Shields when requested if Morrell is within the high three hardest punchers within the 175-lb division. “He can punch. All the sunshine heavyweights are going to see, and so they’re going to really feel that. Certainly,” stated Shields about whether or not Morrell helped Benavidez put together for Dmitry Bivol.
Morrell is likely to be the largest puncher within the mild heavyweight division for single photographs. Artur Beterbiev is seen as the toughest puncher, however if you have a look at the photographs he landed in opposition to Dmitry Bivol, they weren’t on the extent as those Morrell was hitting Benavidez with. Morrell and Beterbiev share a standard opponent in Radivoje Kalajdzic. Morrell’s punches seemed tougher. The distinction was that Artur attacked Kalajdzic extra relentlessly, which is why he knocked him out within the fifth spherical in 2019.
“50-50 Battle”
“I feel David Morrell confirmed he’s a real fighter. David Benavidez is among the finest fighters on this planet. He knew that moving into there, and I feel we confirmed sufficient the place individuals will say, ‘Hey, they’re going to must take care of this child.’
“So, everyone is aware of about David Morrell, and everyone is aware of about David Benavidez. These guys, they’re going to see one another once more. Positively. That’s a battle I need to see,” stated Shields a couple of battle between Benavidez and Bivol. “I feel it’s a 50-50 battle.
“Benavidez is a very good man, and he can deal with himself inside that ring, however Bivol additionally. I can’t look forward to the battle. If David Morrell can get battle or two in, he can battle the winner. That’s the plan,” stated Shields about Morrell getting a compulsory spot to drive a world title shot in opposition to whoever holds the belts at 175.
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