Organizer Eddie Hern this week revealed that Callum Smith vs David Morrel for the event at Ring IV 22 on November 22 in Riyad, Saudi Arabia. Herna is in talks with PBC and Turkish Alalshikh to achieve Morrell-Smith’s fight. He is optimistic to achieve a fight “Soon.”
Smith against Morrell’s conversations
Herner says he would have preferred Callum Smith (31-2, 22 Kos) to fight one of the light world champions in heavyweight, rather than defending his WBO’s temporary 175 pound title against Morrell (12-1, 9 Kos). However, the world boxing organization made Smith defend his temporary title, while current WBO champion Dmitry Bivol focuses on the trilogy fight with Arthur Beterbyev.
35 -year -old Callum has a small choice to face Cuban talent Morrell. If he releases his WBO temporary belt he would lose his gold Need to get the title shot against the winner of Bivol-BeterBiev 3 trilogy. It is a risky fight for Smith, but Herner hopes he will be able to create a similar performance as his last fight when he beat Joshua Buatsi in Riyad in February last year with a 12 -round decision in the war.
“We’ve talked to PBC. Callum Smith is ready for David Morrel’s fight. Apparently he would like it to be the world title, not his (WBO lightweight weight) temporary, but it’s a great fight,” said promotor Eddie Hern Pro boxing fans About David Morrel vs. Callum Smith’s contest, scheduled for November 22 in Riyadh.
“We are negotiating this fight with the PBC and his Excellency.
Morrel’s recent victory
Morrell, 27, comes to the exciting 12 -round winning decision over Imam Khataev Turki at the July 12 event in Queens, New York. Morrell vs. Khataev’s fight stole the show On the map as the most exciting night fight.
Morrel left off at the beginning of the fight Beterbijev -like Khataev in the fifth round and had to compete in the championship rounds to pull the victory. Both fighters fought back and forth in the last two rounds, both lowering huge shots involved in the crowd.
Last time updated 07/31/2025
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