Benavidez vs Morrell II

When is Benavidez vs Morrell II?

David Benavidez could potentially square off against David Morrell in Spring 2027 the United States.

The fight would be scheduled for 12 rounds in the Light Heavyweight division, which means the weight limit would be 175 pounds (12.5 stone or 79.4 kg).

Benavidez vs Morrell II stats

David Benavidez would step into the ring with an undefeated record of 32 wins, zero losses, and 0 draws, 26 of those wins coming by way of knockout.

David Morrell would make his way to the ring with a record of 12 wins, 2 losses and 0 draws, with 9 of those wins by knockout.

The stats suggest Benavidez would have a slight advantage in power over Morrell, with a 81% knockout percentage compared to Morrell's 75%.

David Benavidez is the older man by 1 year, at 29 years old.

Morrell has a 2-inch reach advantage.

David Benavidez fights out of the orthodox stance, while David Morrell is a southpaw.

Benavidez is currently the more experienced professional fighter, having had 18 more fights, and made his debut in 2013, 6 years earlier than Morrell, whose first professional fight was in 2019. He has fought 87 more professional rounds, totaling 173 compared to Morrell's 86.

David Benavidez goes into the fight ranked number 1 by The Ring at light heavyweight.

David Morrell is currently ranked number 15 by the WBC in the 175lb division.

Benavidez vs Morrell II form

Benavidez remains undefeated as a professional, stopping 3 of his last 5 opponents.

In his last fight, he defeated Gilberto ‘Zurdo’ Ramirez on May 2, 2026, by knockout in the 6th round in their WBO World Cruiserweight and WBA Super World Cruiserweight championship fight at T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, United States.

Prior to that, he had defeated Anthony Yarde on November 22, 2025, by technical knockout in the 7th round in their WBC World Light heavyweight and WBA World Light Heavyweight championship fight at ANB Arena, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Going into that contest, he had beaten David Morrell on February 1, 2025, by unanimous decision in their WBA World Light Heavyweight and WBC Interim World Light heavyweight championship fight at T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, United States.

Before that, he had won against Oleksandr Gvozdyk on June 15, 2024, by unanimous decision in their WBC Interim World Light heavyweight championship fight at MGM Grand, Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas.

He had beaten Demetrius Andrade on November 25, 2023, by technical knockout in the 6th round in their WBC Interim World Super Middleweight championship fight at Michelob ULTRA Arena, Las Vegas.

Morrell has beaten 3 of his last 5 opponents, stopping 1 of them, going the distance twice.

In his last fight, he lost to Zak Chelli on May 9, 2026, by technical knockout in the 10th round at Co-op Live Arena, Manchester, United Kingdom.

Prior to that, he had defeated Imam Khataev on July 12, 2025, by split decision in their 10 round contest at Louis Armstrong Stadium, Queens, United States.

Going into that contest, he had been beaten by David Benavidez on February 1, 2025, by unanimous decision in their WBA World Light Heavyweight and WBC Interim World Light heavyweight championship fight at T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas.

Before that, he had won against Radivoje Kalajdzic on August 3, 2024, by unanimous decision in their WBA World Light Heavyweight championship fight at BMO Stadium, Los Angeles.

He had defeated Sena Agbeko on December 16, 2023, by technical knockout in the 2nd round in their WBA World Super Middleweight championship fight at Armory, Minneapolis.

Activity check

In terms of recent activity, David Morrell has been fighting more than David Benavidez.

David Benavidez last fought 3 months and 28 days ago, while David Morrell's last outing was 3 months and 21 days ago.

Benavidez's last 5 fights have come over a period of 3 years, 2 months and 20 days, which means he has been fighting approximately every 7 months and 23 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 43 rounds, meaning that they have lasted 8.6 rounds on average.

Morrell's last 5 fights have come over a period of 3 years, 1 month and 29 days, meaning he has been fighting on average every 7 months and 19 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 46 rounds, meaning that they have lasted 9.2 rounds on average.

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