Ben Whittaker is boxing in the US this weekend and one David Morrell is a keen spectator of his fight.
Whittaker of the UK boxes in New York this weekend against Richard Rivera at light-heavyweight.
Whittaker has been impressive in the UK but the US is a different kettle of fish and much higher standard at 175 pounds for him.
David Morrell of Cuba who competes in the division said a short time ago:
“He’s a good boxer. But this opponent is not too hard for him. Normally the show has the little fish and it’s eaten. But with the big fish it’s different. I respect this guy 100% but he is not on the same level as Whittaker. Let’s go 100%. Whittaker I’m coming for you bro. No worry, I’m coming for you. Now take your time. Have your moment. David Morrell is back. Trust me. I promise you. I’m coming for you.”
Morrell lost to David Benavidez at light-heavyweight only last year but bounced back with a win after that.
Light-heavyweight is a very competitive division with the likes of champion Dmitry Bivol also there.
Let’s see how Whittaker gets on in America this weekend.
A few UK boxers have had big wins in America lately but this weekend he is expected to win.
David Morrell would be a good fight for Whittaker if they make it happen.
David Morrell in his last fight survived a knockdown to comeback and win.
Here’s a head to head look at a possible David Morrell vs Ben Whittaker fight:
Ben Whittaker “The Surgeon”
- Age: 28
- Born: June 6, 1997, West Bromwich, West Midlands, UK
- Height: 6’3″ (191 cm)
- Reach: 75 in (191 cm)
- Stance: Orthodox
- Weight Class: Light Heavyweight 175 lb
- Record: 11-0-1 (8 KO)
- KO %: 67%
- Pro Debut: July 30, 2022
- Amateur: 2020 Tokyo Olympics silver medalist at light heavyweight
- Rankings: WBC #9, WBA #11 Light Heavyweight
David Morrell Jr. “Osvary Morrell”
- Age: 28
- Born: January 18, 1998, Santa Clara, Cuba
- Height: 6’1″ (185 cm)
- Reach: 77 in (196 cm) / 78.5″ (199 cm)
- Stance: Southpaw
- Weight Class: Light Heavyweight 175 lb
- Record: 12-1 (9 KO)
- KO %: 75%
- Pro Debut: August 31, 2019
- Titles: Former WBA Regular Super Middleweight champion 2021-2024; WBA Light Heavyweight champion 2024-2025
- Rankings: The Ring #7, WBC #2, IBF #4, WBA #2, WBO #2 Light Heavyweight
Key Comparisons
- Age: Whittaker 28 vs Morrell 28. Whittaker born June 6, 1997; Morrell born Jan 18, 1998. Whittaker ∼5 months older
- Height: Whittaker 6’3″ vs Morrell 6’1″ = 2 inch advantage Whittaker
- Reach: Whittaker 75″ vs Morrell 77″ or 78.5″ = 2-3.5 inch advantage Morrell
- Experience: Morrell 13 fights, 76 rounds vs Whittaker 12 fights, 54 rounds
- Power: Morrell 75% KO rate vs Whittaker 67%
- Title Fights: Morrell 7-0, 6 KO in world title fights vs Whittaker 0
- Last Fight: Morrell won SD 10 vs Imam Khataev July 12, 2025; Whittaker defeated Liam Cameron TKO 2 April 20, 2025
