Eddie Hearn is Eager to Get Callum Smith vs. David Morrell “Locked in”

Matchroom promoter Eddie Hearn On Friday That Wants to Get The Fight “Locked in WBO Interim Light Light Heavyweight Champion Callum Smith (31-2, 22 cos) and David Morrell. Hearn is in Talks with Morrell’s Promoter, Luis Decubas, to Get The Fight.

Morrell (12-1, 9 kos) Is coming off 10-round split decision win imam khataev on July 12 at Louis Armstrong Stadium in Queens, New York. Many Fans Felt It Was Happy Of The Night That Card.

Khataev Dropped Morrell in Round Five, But Morrell Came Back In The Second Half to Win. Rounds 10, 11, and 12 Were Back and Forth With Morrell and Khataev Taking Turns Turning Out Punishment.

Getting It “Locked In”

“The Same Conversations Luis Decubas. Promoter Eddie Hearn To Boxing News About A Fight Between WBO Interim Light Heavyweight Champion Callum Smith and David Morrell.

“So, We Want To Get Locked In, But That Be Will Be The Next Fight For Callum Smith,” Said Hearn.

It’s A Risky Fight for Smith, 35, And One Can Hearn Doesnly Sound Overly Enthusiastic When Talking About Him Going Up The Powerful and 27-year-old Morrell. There’s a significant Age Gap Between the Two, and that could play a part in the outcome.

Smith is coming off a 12-round unanimous decision Win over Unbeaten Joshua 22nd on February 22nd, 2025, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

The Road to Bivol

It was a Fight That Had A Line For Line Smith, As He Could Afford to Lose His Age. He emerged Victorious After Fighting Buko And Now Holds The Wbo Interim 175-Pound title. With that belt, Smith is in a position to Challenge WBO Champion Dmitry Bivol and Make a Lot of Money. However, The Wo Ordered Negotiations Begin Between Smith and Morrell on July 21, 2025. Smith Must Defend Against Morrell to Hold Onto His Title To Get The Title Shot.

“Morrell is the fresher of the Two. (Smith’s) Wear and Age Make Me Unsure IF Callum Can Beat Morrell,” Said Analyst Paulie Malignaggi to BoxRec. “Morrell’s Wealth Experience Schooled High in Handling A Steady String Bouts Hocking Position in Bold Position As He Presses To Bece Titlist.”

Morrell’s amateur background

Morrell’s amateur record an impressive 130-5 Before Turning Pro in 2019. He’s got Theouth, Power, and Amateur Experience to Give Callum A Tough Fight. In Morrell’s Last Three Fights, He’s Faced These Big Punchers:

• Imam Khataev: W-SD 10
• David Benavidez: L-UD 12
• Radivoje Kalajdzic: W-UD 12

The Fighter Morrell Lost Took A Lot Of Morrell in Their Fight on Their Fight 1, 2025. Morrell Staggered Benavidez in the Fourth and Dropped Him in the 11th

At The End of the Fight, Benavidez’s Face was Swollen, and He Looked Like He’d Gotten The Worst. He hasna n’t fought Since. The Scores Were 118-108, 115-111, and 115-111.

“Morrell’s Strength Experience Is Such Strience is the Biggest, Baddest Athletes Around. I Tip My Hat to Him. It’s A New Age,” Said Analyst Chris Algieri to BoxRec.