David Morrell will ask to bounce off his recent defeat, getting Khataev in the conflict between two knockout artists in 10 years of fighting between light serious candidates 12. July Dazn ppv In Queens, New York.
Why Morrell needs this victory
It is a struggle that Morrell must win having a chance to record the world title. If he loses in Khataev, maybe he might have to return to 168.
Morrell, 27, need to regain his swing after it is in 1. February lost from David Benavide, a competitive 12-round unanimous decision 1. February. That’s what Morrell could win, but he waited for too long to start attacking benavide to later circles.
Until then, it was too far behind to make up for the lost ground. When Morrell showed it could hurt Mexican Monster. ‘He rearranged Benavidez’s face, left him to look like Halloween Mask.
Khataev is pressure: The main threat
Morrell will have to fight much against I have Khataeva because it is a stronger blow from benavide, it applies the same amount of pressure and throws non-upper shots. If Morrell stands in front of Khataev, he will deduct him.
Morrell (11-1, 9 Kos) brings its 82% of the Ring ratio against the Olympic Medal from 2020. Khataev (10-0, 9 KOS) on Edgar Berlangi in Hamzah Shearaz.
Some fans believe that Morrell-Khataev is a struggle that promises more action from the main event of the Berlanga-Sheeraz, because they are more like the novice from the candidate. None of them had extraordinary amateur careers like Morrella and Khataev.
This struggle is better on paper from the main event, and especially the main support between Shakur Stevenson and William Zepeda. It is a good fight, but this is expected to be more “Tom and Jerry” affair type. Turks Alahesshikh can appeal using Shakur for this event. Morrell-Khataev are two knockout artists who will fight him, throwing bombs all the fight. There will be no running.
Khataev: Next Artur Beterbiev?
Khataev is already seen as Next Artur BeterbievGiven his strength of breaking, the inside of strength and shortages. He knocked 90% of his opponents, looked Besterbiev-Escue with an unrelent pressure that he puts his opponents. Kataev’s manager shows a 18-foot ring to fight like he helps him because “the guy of pressure” is.
It’s the first step for the four-year Australian Khataev as a professional, and it will be interesting to see what he can do against the former world champion in two divisions Morrell.
The last talented opponent Kataev fought was two-way Cuban Olympic gold medals Arlen Lopez In 2023. years, when defeated by a decision from the Trore-German majority. That victory showed the ability to have Khataev because it is a guy who had exceptional credentials at the amateur level.
Last Updated 16.06.2025