David Benavidez and David Morrell Make Weight for Light Heavyweight Showdown in Las Vegas

The official weigh-ins for Benavidez vs. Morrell took place Friday afternoon in Las Vegas, Nevada, confirming that the highly anticipated light heavyweight clash is set to proceed as planned. David Benavidez (174.2 pounds) and David Morrell (174.2 pounds) both successfully made weight, staying within the 175-pound limit required for their title fight.

This fight is a crucial moment for both undefeated boxers. Benavidez (29-0, 24 KOs) is stepping up to light heavyweight after dominating at 168 pounds, bringing his impressive knockout power to a new division. Meanwhile, Morrell (11-0, 9 KOs) will be looking to defend his WBA light heavyweight championship while also attempting to claim Benavidez’s WBC interim title in this high-stakes battle.

The co-main event will see Brandon Figueroa (125.8 pounds) defending his WBC featherweight world title against Stephen Fulton Jr. (126.0 pounds) in a highly anticipated rematch. Fulton, a former unified champion at 122 pounds, is aiming to reclaim gold at a higher weight class.

The card also features a super lightweight bout between Isaac Cruz (138.6 pounds) and Angel Fierro (139.0 pounds), a middleweight contest between Jesus Ramos Jr. (159.0 pounds) and Jeison Rosario (159.2 pounds), as well as additional fights featuring Mirco Cuello (125.6 pounds) vs. Christian Olivo (125.6 pounds) and Yoenli Feliciano Hernandez (158.4 pounds) vs. Angel Ruiz (159.6 pounds).