David Morrell Jr. defended his WBA 'regular' super-middleweight belt with a TKO victory over Sena Agbeko in the 2nd round, improving to 10-0 with 9 KOs. The fight was the final event of @ShowtimeBoxing's 37-year run, marking the end of an era. Morrell called out David Benavidez for a future fight, and Benavidez's camp expressed willingness to face Morrell. The victory sets the stage for a potential showdown between Morrell and Benavidez in 2024.
‘We’ll fight him right now’: Trainer says David Benavidez ready to face Morrell https://t.co/OR9pMKeSxE
‘We’ll fight him right now’: Jose Benavidez Sr says his son is willing to fight David Morrell https://t.co/RwrVEXHkIY
Sad to see Showtime’s final fight. Final end of an era when HBO and SHOWTIME brought fight fans top quality events and often battle each other for the rights to show them to American fight fans. It was a great time to be a fight fan.
168 titlist @OsvaryJ calls for @Benavidez300 after blitzing Agbeko in 2nd rd of final @ShowtimeBoxing bout; @rayoboxing KOs Colbert in rematch & @GHOSTBOXING tops Berto again. Read & sign up for my #boxing newsletter: https://t.co/Q1gktJbAr5 #MorrellAgbeko @StephenEspinoza https://t.co/plElCrfvmQ
Last night was our final @morningkombat broadcast from the bomb shelter studios in Jersey City. While MK rolls on and we have some big plans for 2024, it's worth acknowledging @BCampbell and I had some of the best times of our career in that space. I'm sad to see it end.
Photos: David Morrell Wipes Out Sena Agbeko in Two Rounds https://t.co/LblPZ3E3d4 https://t.co/jSkCYwsebY
David Morrell: In 2024, I Want David Benavidez - One Hundred Percent! https://t.co/ZtGPDAizba https://t.co/vNtRGVtUCY
David Morrell Jr. ends Showtime's 37-year run with a bang By @JSantoliquito @ShowtimeBoxing @SHOsports @premierboxing @StephenEspinoza @OsvaryJ https://t.co/EIepBiFiH7
David Morrell made good on his promise and gifted the world a knockout for the holidays. @OsvaryJ defeated Agbeko via KO in round 2. #MorrellAgbeko https://t.co/FPuTVAcWm3
After 37 years that's a @ShowtimeBoxing wrap. Thanks for the memories. #boxing
A heartfelt farewell from @JimGrayOfficial 😢 #ShowtimeBoxing https://t.co/pAayI7SDd9
So teary right now. @ShowtimeBoxing has been very good to me. You will be missed. #MorrellAgbeko #Shobox #EndofAnEra
HIGHLIGHTS! David Morrell Jr crushes Agbeko in final Showtime main event https://t.co/TkCM4d3YaA
Wow. @JimGrayOfficial crying got me. @ShowtimeBoxing #MorrellAgbeko
.@OsvaryJ defeats Sena Agbeko after pummeling him with devastating power punches 💥 in RD2, forcing the ref to stop the fight. Morrell improves to 10-0 with 9KOs and looks to 2024 for a BIG fight against the best fighters in the division. #MorrellAgbeko https://t.co/ocG1SNIilK
.@OsvaryJ defeats Sena Agbeko after pummeling Sena Agbeko with massigve power punches 💥 in RD2, forcing the ref to stop the fight. Morrell improves to 10-0 with 9KOs and looks to 2024 for a BIG fight against the best fighters in the division. #MorrellAgbeko https://t.co/a3s0emDmfx
Good stoppage. Congrats Morrell! Quick work... I still can't believe it's the last @ShowtimeBoxing fight!! @ShowtimeBoxing #MorrellAgbeko
Who do you want to see David Morrell Jr fight next? #MorrellAgbeko
David Morrell knocks out Sena Agbeko in round two to defend his WBA 'regular' super-middleweight belt. The final fight of Showtime Boxing ends early.
.@OsvaryJ does it again, delivering his 9th KO, stopping Sena Agbeko by RD2 stoppage. #MorrellAgbeko
Morrell TKO2 Agbeko! Blast him with massive shots, pummeling him and ref steps in. He's a baaaaaaaad boy! And that is the final fight on @ShowtimeBoxing. #boxing
Well the fight is over with a KO in the 2nd round, Morrell-Benavidez would be 🔥
Young boul David Morrell called out Benavidez, curious to see how quickly he gets tonight’s opponent Agbeko out of there 🥊