Morrell vs Fox FULL FIGHT: December 18, 2021 - PBC on FOX

WBA Super Middleweight Champion David Morrell Jr. delivered another knockout in front of his adopted hometown crowd as he stopped Alantez Fox in the fourth round of the FOX PBC Fight Night main event and on FOX Deportes Saturday night from The Armory in Minneapolis.
The 23-year-old Morrell (6-0, 5 KOs), a prolific Cuban amateur who found a home in Minneapolis after turning pro in 2019, scored his second-straight knockout victory in front of his hometown fans, following up a first-round destruction of Mario Cazares in June on FOX.
"I love fighting here in Minnesota,” said Morrell. “This is a great opportunity to fight in front of my fans here. It really motivates me.”
Morell stepped up in competition again on Saturday, facing the durable veteran Fox (28-3-1, 13 KOs), a test he passed in emphatic fashion. Morrell and Fox spent much of the early rounds tied up on the inside, as Fox looked to slow down the offensive-minded Morrell.
Fox had success in avoiding the vaunted straight left hand from the southpaw Morrell, ducking it and tying up consistently in the early rounds. While Fox was able to avoid damage across those first few rounds, Morrell was able to land an efficient 46% of his power punches throughout the action, according to CompuBox.
"I was just listening to my team and following their instructions,” said Morrell. “We were just working in there, just like we do in the gym. They told me to let my hands go, so I did. Fox didn't have the power to keep me off of him. So I knew that I had to take advantage of it. I felt comfortable in there and that made it easy for me.”
In round four, Morrell broke through with a left uppercut during another tie-up on the inside, landing flushly and putting Fox on the canvas. Morrell immediately upped his attack rate and stalked Fox around the ring, continuing to fling power punches and eventually prompting Fox’s corner to throw in the towel 2:06 into the round.
"I thought I won the first round, and in the second round I knew he was going to come out aggressively,” said Fox. “So I was trying to move and make it tough for him. We were holding each other on the inside and he came in with a good shot that dazed me. I was upset about the fight being stopped, but I know that my team has my best interests at heart."
Morrell quickly set his sights on the rest of the elite 168-pound fighters.
"I respect everybody in the super middleweight division, but I want to fight all of them,” said Morrell. “I've got this belt right now and I'm open to fighting any of them. They just have to step up."
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[@raywest3834]

Very impressive boxer - I look forward to seeing more of Morrell Jr.

[@elbrri8066]

What u think of morrel vs aidos ?

[@SNDmadeit]

Coming back to this comment bc of his recent fight

[@oneCubanlove]

​@@elbrri8066was such a great fight

[@common_wolf]

Ronnie Shields is an expert at taking the Cuban Style and adjusting it for the pros.

[@AKHiTV]

David Morrell Jr is the Future of Boxing 🥊 P4P King quality

[@joeyortiz484]

Word up!! 👍🏽

[@2stonhoops]

he reminds me of JerMALL Charlo & has the same trainer

[@omargreene3048]

David Benavidez destroys this kid.

[@shannonballspen1s482]

Thats ome of ur rare good takes Akaka

[@vicentefloresjr1311]

@@omargreene3048 tú estás bromeando 😂

[@feastwchopsticks2816]

Bro this guy has a really crowd friendly style, high IQ, defense, speed power like wtf 😂

[@clightning9703]

i hope he keeps fighting like that and not RUN & HUG as soon as he fights a live fighter like a Lara & most Cubans

[@Vincent-vx8ex]

@@clightning9703 he talks crazy like most cubans so probably

[@clightning9703]

@@Vincent-vx8ex 😂😆😄😃

[@ikitaro4928]

@@clightning9703 You just said "most cubans run and hug ",and since i don't like generalizations because it gives "a hint" of shallow boxing knowledge or even worse,chovinistic defamation. Because of it,lets analize together and rationally, their little Professional bunch in USA, and verify if you're right in your evaluation based solely on the little you know about Cuban Boxing and Cuban Boxers. So, Yordenis Ugas,King Kong Ortiz,Yunier Dr KO Dorticos,Robeysi Ramirez,Frank Sanchez, & Yoelvis Gomez ,been as they are the majority of the few cubans fighting professional in USA,i need you answer me this. Wich ones of those cubans Run and Hug as you stated before ? Have a nice one!

[@akemy6616]

@@clightning9703 Dont mix concepts,just because media tried hard,to label All the cuban boxers based on the characterization of 1 or 2,there'are more technical brawlers in Cuban boxing History than over defensive types as Rigondeaux.(Just think about Luis Ortiz,Robeysi Ramirez or Yordenis Ugas),just mentionned the thrree who came to my mind,since they are no more than 10 ,actively participating in the "pro-game".

[@salvajeasp757]

This dude is different 💯

[@saucenflow]

Cuban style fighter

[@infamey217]

Legend says Fox still hugging

[@joeGuizan]

David Morrel is built to fight. Keep him in discipline and in good attitude. He will go far 🎇🎀✌️

[@julianrobinson29]

Morrell is going to be a force to reckoned with

[@vicentefloresjr1311]

Morrell saca muy bien las manos con rapidez y presicion certera, va ser un hueso duro para cualquier rival Creo que será Campeón absoluto de su División. calidad y talento de sobra Saludos y Bendiciones bro

[@esequielcastillo1073]

If Morrel Faces Canelo Alvarez, it will surely end the career of the mexican boxer

[@underscorefromhell]

Morrell is bad news for the Super Middleweight division. This kid can bang. I'd love to see him against a higher level of opponent before making my final decision on him, but thus far he passes muster.

[@E.Carrillo]

Morrell is no joke. Fox’s punches were way too wide, that’s why he keeps getting caught. Morrell’s punches are a lot shorter.

[@miketyson8933]

Morrell is a beast, his record is irrelevant when you're an Olympian boxer

[@drinfernodds]

Not all Olympians pan out in the pro rankings, but Morrell looks incredible so far. I think he has a lot of potential.

[@garfeldlaizon8992]

I haven’t seen the fight yet but the way the comments are praising him and I’ve heard blogs praising him too is wow

[@gilbertjenkins5002]

This is the man that can beat Benavetiz and Ducknelo.

[@oneCubanlove]

They won't fight him

[@OPTIONALWATCH]

Only 25, he's got to be fighting soon for Beterbiev and Bivol's titles. I don't see him able to keep his weight at 168. This is a growing young man and very powerful. I doubt Canelo wants to try this smoke.

[@thetexan2127]

Throws a lot of punches & with variety than the typical Cuban defensive style. More volume than I see from other fighters in the higher weight classes.

[@blahblah8968]

morrell so inspirational lmaooo he smooth asf

[@christrucker4882]

You gotta stay tight and in the center of the ring against a guy like morrell . If he get you on them ropes he gon beat u up .

[@miketyson8933]

Morrell reminds me of a bigger Boots, really accurate and gets in the zone in the ring

[@largon2008]

Kid Morrell is a beast. He needs a big fight asap he needs that short cut quick! Morrell vs Plant.

[@Joe-cm1wt]

We know Franchise champion has no interest in becoming a punching bag, we also know that this boy js willing to face benevidez though supporters will cry he hasn't proven himself. He is the one having real chance to bit benevidez for his style is unique.

[@julianrobinson29]

I honestly think that he would give David B.a run for his money if not beat him.

[@WilliamRodriguez26]

Fox is pissed, that David Morrell didn't knock him out..lol

[@AVERUNS]

he will be a big problem at 168-175

[@cmondontbekrasssy551]

200!

[@ghost8726]

Walked through him and ain’t even break a sweat. This the best 168 Lb fighter on the face of this planet. Shit different.

[@davidgonzalez5044]

Occourse he supposed to do that he fought against a guy that was rank 70

[@ghost8726]

@@davidgonzalez5044 that’s an amazing opponent. Alantez can box very well. Went decision with Andrade not long ago. Very tricky and well schooled. Now are there better opponents? Yes. But they won’t fight morrell. Check Ryder for example. Declined the fight 2 times already. What do you want morrell to do?

[@davidgonzalez5044]

@@ghost8726 and how many c level fighters have gone 12 rounds Whit andrade and the first time that there where going to fight against ryder was morrell promoter that choose to fight instead against ryder Mario caseres ok the second time I don't know what happened cause I didn't hear what ryder said so I can't say nothing about the second time and morrell have people that want to fight Whit him jesse hart said he would fight him steve so cold nelson said he would fight him too so he can stop the excuses

[@ghost8726]

@@davidgonzalez5044 idk what you said for most part but as for Ryder, he as the mandatory. he was offered amazing deals to take the fight. He declined both times. Later they also tried to make other top 10 fights including beni and more. No one said yes. So at the end, for the sake of activity and to build him further, they made this fight against an amazing fighter who was an ex title contender. And Morrell stopped him the quickest and the best out of any previous losses dude took. Didn’t lose a single round.

[@davidgonzalez5044]

@@ghost8726 my dude you said that none want to fight Whit him and that is bs jesse hart said he would fight morrell and Steve nelson too and louise de cuba is morrell promoter and the first time that they supposed to fight ryder he chooses to fight mario casares he said it in a spanish boxing show cause he wanted a tune up fight first for him now the second time I can't say nothing cause I don't know ryder version

[@YourFreeBeats]

Morrell is a dangerous fighter as he is a thudder. By that he doesn’t possess that one-hitta, but an accumulation of punches ala Benevidez (which would be a good match-up down the road IMO))

[@lazarooliva8289]

I like that the corner stops the fight

[@fiveplates]

yes a mismatch, could have got very bad for Fox

[@rauldiazsalazar7300]

The Cuban Terminator!!!

[@artmanthegreat]

i was there ! david looks huge in person *pause

[@reycubantv]

I know lol!

[@omarking3966]

I would love to see him fight canelo or David benavidez all the elites in that weight class

[@sdriza]

....and hopefully we will

[@johnreyes4546]

Or Maybe Caleb Plant

[@oneCubanlove]

Is very hard for Morrell to find opponents willing to fight him

[@cammunsta4088]

That count seemed very fast. Fox noticed I think and complained to the ref. Then the commentators started talking about a “signature KO/win” it felt like the ref was trying to help the fight keep to the script. Not saying it was fixed at all, just that the ref helped the fight turn out how the promoter would wish it to.

[@alfonsiuslumbangaol4767]

He is my men

[@omarking3966]

First round I knew morrell was going to win he to strong for fox

[@ballforeverjay3]

Everybody dat fights Morrell be scared as hell jus tryna hug n wrestle the whole time

[@BlackCodeBoxing]

Him vs. Benevidez will be a mega fight. They are both young and will be around longer than Charlo, Canelo, Andrade, etc. From what I see, Benevidez will beat him based on what I see now.

[@Anthony11qq]

Yes l agree but benavidez should get at him sooner then later and if he does and wins l could see a great rivalry where Morrell gains experience then comes back for him in the future...

[@aricstgermain5420]

Agreed. Benavidez should be making this fight next to get that W before Morell matures.

[@danielpaung9146]

Love the sportifity of both boxers

[@user-dq5sx8uy2z]

モレル良い選手だ、ディフェンス技術も凄いしスイッチもするんだな、強い

[@charlesl486]

🇨🇺🇨🇺🇨🇺🇨🇺🇨🇺

[@omarking3966]

Yall cuban be turning it up in boxing

[@radseven89]

Fox was aiming for headbutts the whole time.

[@DiceB]

Thank you that’s what happened

[@jasongreen7860]

Lol in the 3rd morrell basically stopped fox from getting knocked down by holding him

[@ryanbascom2268]

I like the way Morrell shows such respect for his opponents. Class act and a hell of a fighter. Benevidez had best start preparing for this guy.

[@danielsuarez7110]

Ese Rival de Morell se quedó picado tenía cara de poços amigos que estaria pasando por esa mente

[@Javier-qy4jw]

Recuerden que cuba va a dominar el boxeo profesional,cómo lo ase en el amateur,,ya lo verán seos aseguro

[@BrandenW14]

Keeps calling out benavidez, not even close to ready , great power but not enough fundamentals and experience , hasn't even been hit

[@clightning9703]

agreed

[@andersonnicholas2401]

This dude ain't ready for benavoidez, we haven't seen nothing from him fighting benavaidez this early in his carrier won't do him any good he just need to chill out and step up the level of his opponent first

[@efrengonzalezyubero4324]

Anda duro mi negro, se te kiere, patria y vida

[@lazaroreyes5763]

Este es super bueno por la eda y su manera de boxear ba haser historia si sigue los que el quiera haser

[@alexisdavila9711]

Vamos morrel eso es 👏

[@melchoraguinaga62]

Morrel contra benabides Seria una Guerra le boy a morel

[@user-hg6lb9yf3t]

Fox is a real good lovable guy 🛑 the punching start the hugging 🤗 he was in that fight just to hold on

[@gabrielbada4455]

Super talentoso morrel, queremos verlo vs benavidez

[@elbrri8066]

No lo quieren dejar pelear con El porque tiene pocas peleas y no tiene tanta experience

[@vicentefloresjr1311]

@@elbrri8066 Morrell se lo jama fácil 💯% saludos bro

[@elbrri8066]

@@vicentefloresjr1311 Pues pienso igual. Benavidez no es lo q piensan

[@ballolobo0424]

El todavía no está listo para Benavidez, unas 2 o 3 peleas más. El estilo fajador de venir hacia adelante se le presta mucho a Benavidez, Benavidez está más experimentado.

[@CarlosHernandez-vc9jl]

Morell es el unico boxeador en la actualidad que le puede dar una sorpresa a l mejor libra CANELO pero en unos 2 años más que siga mejorando

[@oussama1149]

lol no

[@juliopacio612]

vengo del futuro PARA DECIRTE QUE MORELL MATA A CANELO SI PELEAN HOY

[@clightning9703]

Morrell is a pretty good skilled fighter with a lengthy amateur experience & looks like a promising Professional..... but i still have Benavidez based on Pro experience & speed & power. We still need to see more of him to make a solid decision.... 6 fights isn't enough.... not enough for David anyway

[@alsimmonshellspawn6021]

Morrell has more speed and power than Benavides also more athletic and skilled ya Mexican are scared of the cuban beast

[@clightning9703]

@@alsimmonshellspawn6021 hahaha…. Mexicans are never scared chumped… ya swiggas gotta say that to build confidence. Mayweather ran from Mexicans his entire fake career 😆😁😃

[@clightning9703]

@@alsimmonshellspawn6021 enough of the “blacks are more athletic” bullshit…. Canelo is the face of Boxing & there is no black heavyweight… Benavidez by ko over the black fool EASILY

[@Jeremy-kl4uk]

And benavidez done been in there with some hard hitters and his chin has sustained

[@tigerpause2470]

I''ll with hold judgement on Morell.Until he doesnt have to be so one dimensional.When a opponent is not scare and will force him to use his defense.Which has not been shown.I feel this way about all contenders.With so many belts.Promoters purposely have an easy path for their best fighters.Then they make sure they keep the belts by fighting has beens like Fox.Who was never a contender.

[@pap_e7389]

It happens way too much with these power punchers man they fall in love with their power and waste time not developing in other areas, it’s so frustrating

[@high.already]

@Race car well Morrel is very different from other Cuban boxers. He is extremely comfortable with inside fighting, although he can easily box around and look flashy as well. He is a big problem for anyone at this division.

[@johnnygarcia33133]

Who's here after benavidez whooped lemieux.

[@Heaven-forever]

❤nice Cuban boxer

[@blastgang5695]

The raffle low-key let him get his ass beat 😂 he like you wanna push me get him that’s why his corner through and a tail

[@sandravanegas7138]

ese morell tiene calidad en cuba una ves le pusieron un profesional y lo nokeo

[@valentine198282]

That’s tall for 165lbs I would think Fox would be a lot more comfortable a weight class higher

[@greenvillanmike]

He will be world champion in about two years

[@bolebole161]

Morrell's been Champion for 3 years now.

[@greenvillanmike]

@@bolebole161 canelo got all the belts

[@bolebole161]

@@greenvillanmike David Morrell is the WBA Regular World Champion has been for over 3 years. The WBA tried to consolidate the belts but as you know, you cannot force Canelo into anything.

[@bolebole161]

@@greenvillanmike Same belt Tank Davis has, by the way.

[@greenvillanmike]

@@bolebole161 yea that’s what I’m sayin lol that’s why I said two years😂🤣😂 cuz canelo holding the belts hostage

[@livefromplanetearth]

✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾

[@JoseLuisGonzalez-pe1ed]

Este si es verdadero tren de cuba los mata

[@hgnistihor]

Morrell vs. Benavidez

[@__Jeff]

Thats so embarrassing. You hear his corner scream for the ref 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@LowEndMarauder]

It's his father... Try watching your kid get his head smashed in when he has no chance to win. Fox is visibly angry at him in the corner and the ref comes in to try and console him a bit saying he'll fight again etc.

[@__Jeff]

@@LowEndMarauder i completely understand but as the winner that’s just some to talk shit about. 😂😂

[@LowEndMarauder]

@@__Jeff Yeah I predicted this fight would end in the first 4 rounds. Fox was wobbling all around getting hit by Liam Williams..

[@GalvanJ7000]

DAMN 💥💥💥💥💥🔥🔥🔥

[@John-zz5gt]

Decent young man. Opposite of David benivedez.

[@mr.worthington6201]

Head Hunters

[@lazaroreyes5763]

Estas nuebo con ese rirmo y esa manera de boxiar bas ahaser canpion no te desbie

[@andersonnicholas2401]

This dude ain't ready for benavoidez, we haven't seen nothing from him fighting benavaidez this early in his carrier won't do him any good he just need to chill out and step up the level of his opponent first

[@LuisRodriguez-rh5mv]

Fox es un peleador chapucero metiendo la cabeza todo el tiempo tratando de golpear hacia arriba a Morell por eso Morell lo acomodó y le dió lo suyo

[@jelguwop299]

Morell vs Benavidez? Hmm

[@Jeremy-kl4uk]

He definitely not ready for a focused charlo, once he knock the ring rust off

[@juangardea6783]

Lol.u guys acting like he was.hagler..his a good prospect,he needs to hit the body more and just more experience..good beginning!

[@Jeremy-kl4uk]

The difference between fox and benavidez, benavidez fights alittle more flat foot, front dominate than fox, benavidez is going to apply more solid pressure has more pop than fox

[@elyaque7461]

💥🔥

[@lazaroreyes5763]

Soy mantazero pero beo tu birtud tu puedes

[@cubano1dariel911]

El castigador

[@juancarlosrodriguez7012]

Para mi morrel es más duro que Robersi

[@Basedmike17]

Morrell is easily 6'2"

[@alsimmonshellspawn6021]

6'3"

[@saucedrip5203]

they both box sloppy but red has wilder potential ...

[@GregoryBrain-bx2fd]

Brook vs rakkin

[@GregoryBrain-bx2fd]

Montiel vs dulay

[@Jeremy-kl4uk]

And benavidez a lil more heavier than fox, fox too light on his feet is what I mean

[@GregoryBrain-bx2fd]

Rakkin vs spencer

[@GregoryBrain-bx2fd]

Rakkin vs Danny garcia

[@GregoryBrain-bx2fd]

Rakkin vs broner

[@miketyson8933]

Think Canelo will fight Morrell?? Lol he11 no he wont!

[@GregoryBrain-bx2fd]

Rakkin vs haney

[@GregoryBrain-bx2fd]

Morrell vs haney

[@GregoryBrain-bx2fd]

Jamell Charlo vs dulay

[@GregoryBrain-bx2fd]

Haney vs dulay

[@GregoryBrain-bx2fd]

Montiel vs jacobs

[@GregoryBrain-bx2fd]

Spencer vs dulay

[@GregoryBrain-bx2fd]

Morrell vs dulay

[@GregoryBrain-bx2fd]

Dirty vs henderson

[@jasongreen7860]

The fox brothers are sadly so weak they barely slap with their punches

[@visk2296]

💪💪💪👏👏👏

[@ramirocuba7167]

Morrell, el mata Boricuas

[@GregoryBrain-bx2fd]

Spencer vs haney

[@GregoryBrain-bx2fd]

Delay vs jacobs