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David Morrell Jr. Training Camp Quotes
Undefeated WBA Super Middleweight Champion David Morrell Jr.
has no concerns about a late change in opponent as he
prepares to face Olympic Bronze Medalist Yamaguchi Falcao
this Saturday, April 22 in the co-main event of the Gervonta
Davis vs. Ryan Garcia SHOWTIME PPV® production taking place
from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas in an event presented by
Premier Boxing Champions.
The pay-per-view telecast begins at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT is
headlined by undefeated rivals Gervonta “Tank” Davis and
“King” Ryan Garcia in a 12-round showdown.
The event is promoted by GTD Promotions, TGB Promotions and
Golden Boy Promotions.
A Cuban-native who came to Minneapolis to begin his pro
career in 2019, Morrell (8-0, 7 KOs) has quickly shown off
the talents that made him a standout in Cuba’s storied
amateur scene. The 25-year-old captured an interim title by
dominating then-unbeaten Lennox Allen in August 2020 in just
his third pro fight before being elevated to champion.
Morell, who trains in Texas with renowned coach Ronnie
Shields, was originally scheduled to face Sena Agbeko, who
was forced to withdraw after not being licensed by the
Nevada State Athletic Commission. Despite the late change in
opponent, Morrell has no concerns about facing an
accomplished veteran Falcao. Here is what he had to say
about that matchup and more:
On his matchup with Yamaguchi Falcao:
“For most fighters it might be difficult to adjust to a new
opponent, especially being that Falcao is a southpaw, but
I’ve seen so many styles that I feel confident with anyone
that’s across the ring from me. Falcao is on a nice winning
streak and I’m sure his confidence is at an all-time high.
He knows that winning this fight could change his life
dramatically, so I know he’s coming to fight. I have plans
to take him out and send another message to the entire super
middleweight division. Falcao is a good fighter, but I’m
better in all aspects.”
On his recent training camp:
“I’ve been training with a purpose since I got the word that
I’ll be fighting on one of the biggest cards of the last ten
years. Ronnie Shields and I have been working endlessly to
get everything fine-tuned. With all the intense training
I’ve been doing, I’m going to be in the best shape of my
career. I’m right on weight and I’m feeling great. I had a
great training camp.”
On fighting in Las Vegas in his first PPV event:
“As a kid, I would always dream about what it would be like
to fight in Las Vegas, and here we are. It’s a tremendous
blessing. I’ve worked hard to get to this point in my career
and I’m ready to become a star. I want to thank my team for
getting me this fight. Davis vs. Garcia is going to be one
of the most watched PPV events in modern day history. My
goal is to shine on the big stage and steal the show.”
On what a win will do for his career:
“With all the big fights in the super middleweight, winning
this fight means everything. If I’m going to fight David
Benavidez, Canelo Alvarez, Jermall Charlo or any of the
other big names in boxing, I must win this fight. So,
everything is on the line on April 22. A win will get me to
the biggest fights in the sport.”
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