According to Mike Coppinger of ESPN, David Benavidez vs David Morrell is set to take place in Las Vegas to kick off 2025 on January 25th. With zero chances to none of landing a Canelo fight, David Benavidez takes measures into his own hands. Instead of fighting what could be considered a lack luster, David Benavidez aims for David Morrell ( 11-0, 9 KO’s). According to certain fans, Benavidez was ducking Morrell, so instead of sitting down relying on Canelo, Benavidez decided to push for the David Morrell fight which will kick off 2025.