David Morrell (12-1, 9 Kos) had to overcome the fifth round of Knockdown to beat 2020 Olympic Bronze Medals Imam Khataeva (10-1, 9 HP) from the 10-mining Split decision in the Sabbath in Queens, New York.
Results
95-94 for Khataev
96-93 for Morrella
95-94 for Morrell
Khataev landed a lot of heavy blows during the fight, exploiting Morrell that supports ropes and covers behind a high guard.
Morrell Hurts Khataev Ninth
Things looked essential for Morrella after Pete, but he replied well, attacking Khataev’s hard stroking in the head and body. He effectively inserted. When Khataev was held in Runda eight to ten, Morrell was Morrell often made to pay for heavy shots when they break.
In circles nine and ten, Morrell rocked Khata’s with recordings. He looked at his feet in the last 30 seconds of the last circle, from the hard hit, landed Morrell.
Power statistics
David Morrell: 97 of 213 by 46%
I have Khataev: 129 out of 352 for 37%
Last Updated on 07/12/2025