Undefeated WBA super middleweight champion David Morrell Jr. (6-0, 5 KOs) has responded to David Benavidez (26-0, 23 KOs) and his comments after his fight with David Lemieux this past Saturday on Showtime. Benavidez referenced Morrell Jr., Caleb Plant and Jermall Charlo as “bitches,” and proclaimed that he would knock everyone out.
“I ain’t no bitch and you’re going to find out,” stated David Morrell Jr. “I’m from Cuba and I’m not afraid to fight you. I’ve beaten bigger and better fighters than you. So right after this fight I got coming up, get your ass ready.”
David Morrell Jr. is scheduled to put his WBA title on the line in a 12-round bout against Kalvin Henderson (15-1-1, 11 KOs) on Showtime June 4th.
“I have business to handle on June 4th against Henderson, a fight I’m taking very seriously,” stated Morrell. “After that, I’m on the hunt for Benavidez’ head. There is no bitch in me, after my fight, I’m gonna make you my bitch. No need to talk no more. I’m gonna show you better than I can tell you…see you soon BITCH!”
I hope Benavidez takes the fight and beats Morrell back on the Banana boat!!! Lol
SAMPSON BENAVIDEZ’S PROMOTER WONT LET MORRELL IN THE SAME HOTEL AS HIM, FORGET ABOUT ROOM…. IF NOT TRUE THAN MAKE THE FIGHT!!!
Right, and I dont recall any fallout for the “classy” talk, you guys love to mention, when Benavidez talks tough.
I didnt read about any issue with him calling fellow champions Bitches.
So whats the difference?
I think he made the comment in the Showtime post fight interview I believe.
I think that can be found on YouTube. I heard Benavidez saying that when Jim Gray interviewed him, and honestly I find nothing offensive or to be criticized on those words, just a young man telling rightfully ” come and get it, stop hiding, stop running ” words that were more for Charlo and Plant
Its okay for Benavidez to say things like this; its only a problem when the Charlos, Tank Davis, Crawford, Haney, Stevenson, Haney, or Wilder say it. And of course Usyk, Loma, Bivol, Beterbiev, Taylor, or Plant would never even conceive of saying something like this. As far as the trash talk; I’ve gone on record stating that it helps with the promotion of a gladiator sport like boxing, keep it up fellas, just leave mothers and race out of it. Most of us grew up on pro wrestling (while fake), they talk smack all of the time and its a multi billion dollar industry. He’s calling you out David, make it happen; I wanna see it.
I’m all for trash talk as long as they make the fights. As for Benevidez, he seems like he will fight anyone. I saw him on Tysons podcast and I saw Charlo as well. It was clear Charlo is avoiding the fight. Don’t trash talk if you have no intentions of fighting the guy, and that’s what Charlo was guilty of. There was no reason for Charlo to even entertain a fight with Benevidez. He has no belt and fights at 168, Charlo can make better fights at 160 but for some reason just hasn’t had any significant fights.
Here we go again, victimhood.
When you said ‘keep race out of it’ were you referring to yourself? Because you are the only one who mentioned race.
Why you try to bring race into things that no one talking about race? Sounds like narcissim or a complex. Get healed, and in the meantime, get off the internet. You just seem mad about Fury, Usky, Taylor, Breidis, etc.
Can’t wait for the bitch to get knocked out
I don’t hear anyone else calling out benevidez except morrell. He’s got a belt so I’m interested if David will try to take it from him to strengthen his case for a Canelo matchup
i agree with you on this one sir
I’m hopeful this fight gets made.I have no idea why between Benavidez, Charlo, Plant, Morrell and whoever else you want to throw in there, you haven’t had one single fight. I don’t care who fights who, its just time for one of them to fight another one.
Benavidez in 2!
all I got to say.. is Whoa! hahaha
Oooooo! I’s on nah! Somebody’s getting served.
I would love to see this match up. Might even be Fight of the Year!
I don’t see anyone beating Benavidez, he’s in a class all to himself…
At the very least Morell is fervently seeking Benavidez, props for that. It’s a tough situation for them both, 1. Benavidez beating Morell will do little for his stock to rise 2. Morell if he looses will go back to total obscurity. This fight reminds me of Robert Garcia vs Ramon Ledon, one Mexican American seasoned champion the other a Cuban elite amateur champion with only 13 professional fights. The only argument for Morell to bait Benavidez is his “championship” belt which being a regular WBA does not really mean much.
This is just Morrell Jr trying to get in the mix through marketing. I saw nothing wrong with Benavides calling them bitches. He answered questions with post fight adrenaline running through him.
Actually, this might be a hint or a foreshadow regarding Morrel’s inability to stay cool under pressure.
Does anyone know what Benavidez usually weighs in the ring on fight night? He always looks so much bigger than his opponent! This is exactly why the weigh-in should be the morning of the fight.
David Morrell Jr You need a few more fight first. Help get your name out there also more experience then call out the bigger names.