Indeed, it’s always good to keep a tab on the emerging prospects in professional boxing coming through who one day will replace the current crop of stars in the sport.
There’s one chap from Cuba who might be just one of those in the not too distant future.
168 lbs prospect David Morell 3-0-2 KO might be unknown for now but rest assured, from what we understand at least, he is still a modest young man ahead of what many are predicting to be a bright future.
Despite many wins and successes at a young age of 22, seemingly he remains the same man who left Cuba to pursue his dreams.
He never forgets the people who helped him along the way.
He’s progressed quickly too. Winning a title in just his third pro fight no less.
Now, he is already planning his next fights in November under the Premier Boxing Champions flag.
Indeed, he fought on the PBC on Fox last time out — here he is in action:
There is a small chance that the public will be allowed to see him fight live soon.
That said, he’s in the same boat as most boxers in that regards.
No one knows when it will be.
According to industry insiders Morrell wants to return to the gym soon and knows he has to stay busy as he waits on the next call to come.
Above, last time out, David Morell won a fight against Lennox Allen to win the interim WBA title.
Quick progress for a man who only turned pro last year and still only 22 years of age, undoubtedly.
Now by all accounts Morell is monitoring how the planning of Saul “Canelo” Alvarez’ next fight goes — the main man in the division.
Canelo holds the regular WBA title at 168, while Callum Smith holds the super championship strap.
Everything is up in the air at the moment, mind.
For obvious reasons.
For now he’ll be based in the US for the next run of fights at super-middleweight.
Well, if travel becomes available from the US to UK again there is the possibility of him fighting at Eddie Hearn of Matchroom’s new invention too.
Matchroom Boxing is starting to operate again without doubt.
Eddie Hearn’s Fight Camp already started its events. That could be an avenue for Morell should he come into contact with possible fights against Billy Joe Saunders and Callum Smith.
The fact he’s already interim WBA title holder, something that really went under the radar too, weirdly, could make him an opponent for one of the big names sooner than he thinks.
As a tall southpaw at 6’1 hand a reach of 78.5 inches he’s going to be a handful for many.
All in all, in a time this year where many prospects in the pro ranks have struggled terribly to get out and make a name for themselves, this David Morell fella really has gone about his business quietly.
Based in Minnesota at the moment, keep an eye on him.
Young, talented and already a holder of an interim belt – word among those who know best is he could have some serious potential.
Alas, ultimately it will comedown to how much dedication and desire he has and how much he really wants it.
Many amateur fighters from Cuba who turn pro have had discipline problems in the past.
It will be up to this young man to prove to himself first and foremost if he wants to go all the way.
The choice is his but definitely worth keeping a watch on this young pugilist’s development in a very changing time for the boxing world with a new fan base emerging for new names and young fighters like this one.
Alas, the world will be different after all this and boxing will be too.
Keep doing the recommended things folks and keep the faith.
Enjoy the sport’s gradual return as 2020 progresses.
We’ll be doing some more grass roots boxing and prospect research before the year is out.
