Boxing

Khataev’s chin vs. Morrell’s Power – Morrell vs. Khataev

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1 year ago

July 11, 2025

Image: Khataev's Chin vs. Morrell's Power - Morrell vs. Khataev

Teddy Atlas predicts that Imam Khataev da David Morrell “Test” on Saturday evening in a 10-round lightweight fight Dazn Dazn PPV July 12 at the Louis Armstrong stadium in Queens in Up-to-date York. Atlas watched some of the Olympic bronze fights in 2020 Khataeva, and notes that he has a good chin. It can be able to take Morrella’s power.

Morrell (11-1, 9 KO) returns from world-class competition after losing to David Benavidez in February last year. A former world champion with two divisions, Morrell, does not believe to undertake a needy opposition. He wants to prove that the doubtful is wrong and put himself to the fastest fight for the title of world champion. Morrell says he would be open to a rematch with Benavidez “100%”.

Morking Morrella

“I think Morrell gets a test here. He can reduce how good Khataev chin is. canalL. “Morrell is a bit better than what I saw, how it hit him. Morrella’s talent will probably show up.”

The opposition of Khataeva as a professional was terrible. Despite his Olympic origin, Khataeva’s management decided to match him like a green perspective. What a waste, because Khtaev was 27 years senior when he changed the professional. This is not a juvenile person entering the professional ranks. Over the past four years, it should have been swift instead of matching tomato cans.

“I think that Benavidez was an educational experience for David Morrell, who was inexperienced in terms of the general record and the competition caliber, which is provided by David Benavidez,” said commentator Chris Mannix Boxing DAZN About the Saturday fight between David Morrell and the Imam Khaev.

The fight of Benavidez showed Morrella and his trainer, who cannot blame with making individual shots in a lightweight heavyweight. There are too many fighters who focus on a combination in which Benvidez does it, and Morrell cannot afford to throw one at a time, hoping that he will be able to get a knockout. His power is not the same in 175 as in 168.

Benavidez Morrella fight lessons

“It was not that Morrell was outclassed in this fight. He was competitive all the time and was probably defeated by the best man at the age of 175. David Benavidez is elite,” said Mannix. “I think that as a result he will be a better warrior. When you encounter this kind of competition, it can aid you grow as a warrior.”

Morrell knows that he cannot reject the ropes and let Khataev unload it with his best power blows, as he did against Benavidez. It was a mistake. We saw Morrell did it many times against the “Mexican monster.”

He allowed Benavidez to gain an advantage by throwing quick combinations and not respond to his own. From time to time, a large shot that Morrell cast was not enough.

Last updated 07/11/2025

Boxing

Tony Bellews Bold KO Prediction for Dubois vs Wardley 2: Yep, I Said It

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5 hours ago

October 17, 2026

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Tony Bellew's Bold KO Prediction for Dubois vs Wardley 2: "Yep, I Said It"

Tony Bellew is going against the grain for tonight’s Daniel Dubois vs Fabio Wardley rematch.

The pair meet again just five months on from their thrilling first encounter, with Dubois now WBO champion having won the belt from Wardley via eleventh round stoppage.

After surviving two early knockdowns, the Londoner – who is now in his second stint as heavyweight titlist – took over the contest with a solid jab setting up thudding attacks that exhausted Wardley.

Though the Ipswich man stayed on his feet throughout, referee Howard Foster waved it off as the punishment because too much.

It is how the fight ended, and those last few rounds in which Dubois was largely dominating, that make him a strong favourite to retain his belt.

Giving his prediction to the BBCformer cruiserweight world champion Bellew backed Wardley to have success early again, but capitalise fully this time and end it.

“I’m going to be the difference. I am going to back Fabio Wardley by knockout within six rounds. Yep, I said [it]. I’m going for Fab within six.”

Dubois was on the canvas within ten seconds last time out, and took a knee in the third when hurt again.

Bellew has questioned Dubois’ resolve in the past, pointing to his stoppage loss to Joe Joyce as proof that there is a point he can be pushed to that he is not willing to go beyond. Many, however, will look to the first Wardley performance and disagree.

Both men recorded the highest weights of their careers on the scalessuggesting that neither will be changing the gameplan to a more measured affair, rather looking to engage in round 13 from the off tonight at London’s O2.

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Peter Fury Shares Final Thoughts on Daniel Dubois vs Fabio Wardley 2: I Still Think That

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6 hours ago

October 17, 2026

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Peter Fury Shares Final Thoughts on Daniel Dubois vs Fabio Wardley 2: "I Still Think That"

Top trainer Peter Fury has offered his expert analysis on the rematch between Daniel Dubois and Fabio Wardley, believing it is still a 50/50 fight.

Others, meanwhile, will argue that Dubois should be made a considerable favourite, based on how he was able to dismantle Wardley in their first encounter.

In order to do so, the ‘Dynamite’ puncher was compelled to climb off the canvas in rounds one and three, having been put down by blows to the top of his head.

Proceedings then became a little one-sided as Dubois, utilising his fundamentals, managed to score an 11th-round finish with his thudding jab and superior footwork.

Wardley, however, wasted little time before activating the rematch clause in their contract and, in turn, securing the chance to reclaim his WBO title at London’s O2 Arena tomorrow evening.

Many will argue that such a swift turnaround could lead to his downfall while, due to his power and toughness, others would suggest that the 31-year-old is always dangerous, no matter the opponent standing across from him.

As such, coach Fury has told Boxing King Media that, while Dubois is rightfully brimming with confidence, it would be foolish to entirely dismiss Wardley’s attributes.

“I think it’s a great heavyweight fight – Dubois has got heavy hands and a good jab as well, so it’ll be interesting.

“You’ve got to say Wardley’s got it all to do, because the confidence of Dubois will be high. And if Dubois’ super confident, he’s a problem.

“But let’s see – Wardley was able to hurt Dubois early on. I still think that fight is a 50/50 fight.”

If he emerges victorious against Wardley, then Dubois will likely be targeting a unification match with Agit Kabayel or Filip Hrgovic in 2027.

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Daniel Dubois vs Fabio Wardley 2: Round-by-Round Live Updates and Results

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7 hours ago

October 17, 2026

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Daniel Dubois vs Fabio Wardley 2: Round-by-Round Live Updates and Results

Daniel Dubois will face Fabio Wardley in a rematch of a heavyweight slugfest from earlier this year, with Dubois defending the WBO heavyweight title he took from Wardley on that night.

Live coverage will kick off at 2 pm ET, and we’ll have results and updates during the four-fight, main card undercard, then live, round-by-round scoring and updates for the main event itself.

How to watch Dubois vs Wardley 2

Start time: 2:00 pm ET for main card, prelims begin at 11:00 am ET

Streaming: DAZN (Ultimate subscription or Pay-Per-View)

PPV Cost: As a standalone, one-off purchase Pay-Per-View, the price is $59.99 (or £24.99). With DAZN’s Ultimate tier, the show is included as part of your subscription.

Location: O2 Arena – London, England