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Morrell admitted he wasn’t very familiar with Chelli before the fight was finalized, but the Cuban challenger says his team quickly began studying footage and highlights once the fight became official.

Morrell studying Chella

“We were introduced to him when his name came up as a potential opponent,” Morrell said The boxing scene.

“We’ve seen a few videos here and there and a few highlights, but by the time the fight comes I’ll know his every move,” Morrell said.

The former interim champion enters the fight with a record of 12-1 and nine knockouts. Morrell remains one of the more experienced contenders in the lithe heavyweight division despite having only had 13 professional fights.

His only loss came last year to David Benavidez, but Morrell believes that tough fights early in his career accelerated his development.

“I Wasn’t Taken Out of the Fire”

“I am one hundred percent elated with the direction my career has taken.

“In my third fight I was fighting for the WBA title and in my 11th fight I was fighting Benavidez. I wasn’t pulled out of the fire,” Morrell said.

Morrell also pointed to the lessons he learned from his lithe heavyweight fight against an experienced opponent.

Lessons in 175

“The first thing was adjusting to 175.

“Later, coming out of those fights, I learned how essential it is to stay focused to fight at that level. Focus during a fight is essential to stay placid, stick to the game plan and not get emotional,” Morrell said.

Tonight’s fight gives Morrell another chance to gain some momentum in the division while continuing his first extended fight in the UK. Tonight’s victory will quickly get Morrell one step closer to another significant fight in the lithe heavyweight division.

World Boxing News has a live scorecard from Manchester as Liam Cameron takes on Bradley Rea in the Fabio Wardley vs Daniel Dubois tab.

Former British title challenger Liam Cameron comes back tonight against Bradley Rea in an essential domestic delicate heavyweight clash on the stacked Manchester card.

Cameron has regained momentum in recent years with a series of thrilling performances and enters the competition looking to stop the rise of one of Britain’s most beloved contenders.

Rea arrives with a 21-2 record and knows a win over Cameron will facilitate him get back on track after his recent loss to Lyndon Arthur.

WBN provides the live scoreboard for the competition below, as well as live results throughout the night.

Cameron vs Rea Scorecard

Liam Cameron vs. Bradley Rea

Announcement

Cameron enters the fight with renewed momentum after rebuilding his career with some impressive performances in recent years.

The experienced Sheffield fighter now faces another challenging task against Bradley Rei, who continues to rebuild from the second defeat of his career.

A win for either fighter will push them closer to greater opportunities at 175 pounds.

Cameron vs Rea results will continue with live coverage available on World Boxing News.

About the Author

Phil Jay is the editor-in-chief of World Boxing News (WBN) and a boxing veteran with over 15 years of experience. Read the full biography.

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WBC President Mauricio Sulaiman on Friday unveiled a custom “King of the Nile” commemorative belt for the upcoming Oleksandr Usyk vs. Rico Verhoeven in Egypt. The belt will be awarded to the winner of the “Glory at Giza” event, which will take place on May 23 at the Pyramids of Giza.

The huge red centerpiece resembles a ruby-style ceremonial gem. If only there was a stone a true museum-grade ruby at this apparent size, the value of the belt can augment dramatically, causing sedate transportation, insurance and safety issues. A high-end natural stone could theoretically be worth more than the combined cost of producing the rest of the bar.

For a one-off WBC commemorative item associated with a Saudi-backed Pyramids event, a production cost of an amount of several thousand dollars wouldn’t be surprising.

Design inspired by the Egyptian style

The belt continues the WBC’s recent trend of creating location-inspired championship designs tied to major events, although this version may be one of the most detailed yet issued by the sanctioning body.

The center plate features a mighty Egyptian influence throughout the design, including the winged symbol of Horus extending across the top of the band with a huge red gem placed in the center. The gold background is covered with geometric patterns reminiscent of antique carvings, while the lower part contains symbols of flails and flails associated with Egyptian pharaohs and royal power.

The WBC’s classic ring of international flags remains around the outer border, combining the organization’s standard championship imagery with Egyptian-inspired graphics.

Sulaiman discovers the belt

I couldn’t resist showing this beauty
Commemorative belt of the King of the Nile #UsykRico I hope my social media team doesn’t mind me sharing it now! @usykaa @RiyadhSeason @ringmagazyn @Turki_alalshikh @WBCBoxing @MatchroomBoxing pic.twitter.com/f8zlBODq9W

— Mauricio Sulaiman (@wbcmoro) May 9, 2026

Usyk enters the fight as the unified heavyweight champion and WBC titleholder, while Verhoeven moves from kickboxing into one of the most high-profile crossover fights boxing has attempted in recent years.

The event itself has already attracted attention for its location and spectacle-driven presentation, and the WBC’s latest commemorative belt seems to fit that theme. Instead of solely using a classic layout, the organization turned the bar into a visual centerpiece tied directly to the Egyptian setting and “King of the Nile” branding surrounding the fight.