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David Morrell Jr. Training Camp Quotes
Unbeaten WBA Super Middleweight Champion David Morrell Jr.
previewed his upcoming showdown against Kalvin Henderson
before they square off in the co-main event of action live
on SHOWTIME on Saturday, June 4 from The Armory in
Minneapolis in a Premier Boxing Champions event.
The telecast begins at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT and is headlined
by the highly-anticipated duel between WBC and WBO Super
Bantamweight World Champion Stephen Fulton and former
unified champion Danny Roman.
After a prolific amateur career in his native Cuba, Morrell
moved stateside and adopted Minneapolis as his hometown in
the U.S. and thrilled the crowd at The Armory with electric
knockout performances last December and June. June 4 will be
the second fight that the 24-year-old will be trained by
renowned coach Ronnie Shields in Texas, as he looks to again
steal the show in front of his fans.
Here is what Morrell (6-0, 5 KOs) had to say about training
camp, June 4 and more:
On his recent training camp:
“This training camp has been special because I was in great
shape coming in, and I got to work on a lot of new things
with my coach Ronnie Shields. I got to spar with some new
faces, and I’ll be very sharp going into this fight. My body
feels good and I’m healthy. No body aches or injuries, so
I’ll be ready to shine.”
On his matchup with Kalvin Henderson:
“Henderson is a very durable fighter who has never been
stopped. I’m aiming to be the first person to knock him out.
He’s had a lot of time to prepare for this fight, so I know
he’ll be coming in great shape. He also has a lot of power,
so I must be at my best defensively.”
On what a win will do for his career:
“A victory will set up a major showdown with David Benavidez
or any of the top contenders or champions. It’s no secret
that I’m coming for Benavidez. I know a great performance on
June 4 will lead to some big-time fights, against some
big-time names.”
On fighting in his United States hometown of Minneapolis,
Minnesota:
“Minneapolis is my city here in the United States. I’ve made
a name for myself in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and
Saint Paul. I’m ready to set the city on fire at The Armory
once again. The fans are incredible, and I can’t wait to
give them another great night of boxing.”
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