Former Cuban amateur standout David Morrell is on a fast track to the big time.
Morrell, 22, has had only three pro fights but already is an “interim” titleholder and has his sights set on a legitimate world title shot. The next step comes this Saturday in Los Angeles, where Morrell (3-0, 2 KOs) faces veteran Mike Gavronski (26-3-1, 16 KOs) in a scheduled 12-round super middleweight bout.
They will be fighting for what the WBA calls its “regular” world title, which Boxing Junkie doesn’t recognize. Canelo Alvarez is the WBA champ.
The card is scheduled to begin at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT. You can watch on FOX (the network’s main channel). Here are the basic details of the card:
When: Saturday, Dec. 26 Start time: 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT (main event about an hour and a half into show) Where: Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hall, Los Angeles TV: FOX