The David Benavidez vs David Morrell fight for the former's interim WBC and the latter's WBA regular light heavyweight titles features two unbeaten boxers with a rivalry that's been simmering for years. There's genuine beef between the pair, whose differing styles should make for a cracking contest.
It's going to be a fascinating contest — and you can watch Benavidez vs Morrell live streams from anywhere with a VPN.
► Date: Saturday, February 1, 2025
► Venue: T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada
► Main card: 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT / 1 a.m. GMT (Feb. 2) / 12 p.m. AEDT (Feb. 2)
► Ringwalks: 11 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. PT / 4 a.m. GMT (Feb. 2) / 12 p.m. AEDT (Feb. 2)
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Benavidez got so sick of waiting for Canelo Alvarez to grant him a super middleweight world title shot – he spent two years as WBC mandatory – that the Mexican Monster (from Phoenix, Arizona) moved up to light heavyweight last year. A unanimous decision against Oleksandr Gvozdyk gave the 28-year-old the rounds he needed at 175lbs, especially his natural free-flowing style in throwing punches in bunches.
Morrell knows what's at stake as he defends his WBA regular strap, won against Radivoje Kalajdzic last August – a shot at the winner of Dimitri Bivol vs Artur Beterbiev for the undisputed light heavyweight title. The southpaw fights behind a traditional guard and has tried to ruffle a few feathers in the build-up with some trash talk and chat of Benavidez avoiding him – somewhat rich given Benavidez's attempts to fight Canelo.
Benavidez has that little bit more grade in beating Demtrius Andrade and Caleb Plant, but there's dynamite in Morrell's fists, especially if he targets the body. Expect fireworks.
Benavidez was on the front foot in the press conference earlier this week. “Morrell has been talking about me for a while and disrespecting me,” he said. “He wanted to make it personal with me, so I’m personally going to break his mouth. That’ll give him something to remember me by.”
In response, Morrell was no less determined to make a mark. "He’s been running his mouth, calling me out and disrespecting my name,” Morrell said. “That’s fine with me, because words won’t save him when we’re face-to-face in the ring. All this trash talk just fuels me. He’s going to regret every word when I make him eat his pride punch-by-punch.”
Both fighters made weight at yesterday’s weigh-in, with both tipping the scales at 174.2lbs, but there was more to be judged by their physiques. Benavidez was showing all the classic signs of a dramatic weight cut – skinny yet podgy at the same time – amid rumors he was up at 200lbs at the start of camp. Morrell, on the other hand, looked in great shape and the more natural at the weight. Surely he will only target the Benavidez body – his main weakness – more after seeing evidence of that weight cut.
Below, we'll show you how to watch Benavidez vs Morrell live streams from anywhere — in the U.S. or abroad. Plus, we analyse a stacked undercard that features former undisputed super bantamweight champion Stephen Fulton's rematch with Brandon Figueroa.
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How to watch the Benavidez vs Morrell live stream in the U.S.
For boxing fans in the U.S., the Benavidev vs Morrell fight is available via Amazon Prime Video PPV for $79.95. It is the latest in the Premier Boxing Champions (PBC) promotional deal with the streaming service after the promoter's previous deal with Showtime Boxing lapsed. Plenty of the old Showtime faces have made the switch, so you'll be in good hands.
Unfortunately, if you already have an Amazon Prime membership ($14.99 per month, or $139 per year if you pay annually) or subscribe only to Prime Video ($8.99 per month), there's no discount to access the PPV fight.
The Benavidez vs Morrell fight is also available on PPV.com for $79.95.
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How to watch Benavidez vs Morrell live streams in the U.K.
Good news, big fight fans in the U.K., you can also livestream the Benavidez vs Morrell bout on Amazon Prime Video PPV platform. Better still, it's one of the cheaper options around.
For boxing fans in Blighty, it'll set you back £19.99 to watch the Benavidez vs Morrell main event and a packed undercard. Unfortunately, like in the States, there's no discount if you already have Amazon Prime memberships.
Benavidez vs Morrell ringwalks are expected at 4 a.m. GMT early on Sunday morning.
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Can you watch Benavidez vs Morrell live streams in Canada?
The Benavidez vs Morrell big fight live stream in the great white north will be shown on Amazon Prime PPV. The price again in Canada is $79.95.
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Benavidez vs Morrell tale of the tape
| Header Cell - Column 0 | David Benavidez | David Morrell |
|---|---|---|
| Nationality | U.S. | Cuba |
| Date of birth | December 17th, 1996 | January 18th, 1998 |
| Height | 6' 0' | 6' 1" |
| Reach | 74" | 77" |
| Total fights | 29 | 11 |
| Record | 29-0 (24 KOs) | 11-0 (9 KOs) |
Benavidez vs Morrell fight card
Who is on the Benavidez vs Morrell card?
There's plenty on the David Benavidez vs David Morrell undercard to whet the appetite for the main event.
Principally is the WBC featherweight world title fight rematch between Brandon Figueroa and Stephen Fulton. Fulton won the first bout at super bantamweight, so will it be revenge or repeat up at 126lbs?
Also on the undercard is Issac Cruz vs Angel Fierro, plus Mirco Cuello vs Christian Olivo for the WBA interim featherweight title.
- David Benavidez vs. David Morrell; Light heavyweight, for WBA (Regular) and WBC interim titles
- Brandon Figueroa vs. Stephen Fulton; Featherweight, for the WBC title
- Isaac Cruz vs. Angel Fierro; Light welterweight
- Jesus Ramos vs. Jeison Rosario; Super middleweight
- Mirco Cuello vs. Christian Olivo; Featherweight, for the WBA interim title
David Benavidez vs David Morrell odds
Benavidez is a narrow favorite to win with DraftKings Sportsbook showing him at -190. Morrell is +155 to win.
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