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Unbeaten Cuban World Champion Makes First Defense Tonight

Unbeaten Cuban World Champion Makes First Defense Tonight

David Morrell although only 5-0-4 KO showed boxing fans what he was all about recently by capturing the world title in only his fifth professional bout.

An outstanding feat that perhaps was not given the appropriate respect it warranted.

Big respect to Morrell.

Tonight he makes his first defense of the WBA super-middleweight title against Atlantez Fox:

Here is how he won the interim belt in 2020:

Morrell has shown tremendous promise and could be a big star in the years to come.

Certainly has the potential to be one of the next great Cuban world champions.

For sure.

Niall Doran

Niall Doran

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