Cuban WBA ‘regular’ super middleweight champion, David Morrell, has apparently secured his final opponent for the year in Ghanaian contender Sena Agbeko. The two fighters have been reported to headline a Showtime fight card which will mark Showtime Sports’ last broadcast of boxing. The Armory in Minneapolis, Minnesota, will host the super middleweight showdown on December 16th, according to reports.
David Morrell (9-0, 8 KO’s) was initially scheduled to face Sena Agbeko (28-2, 22 KO’s) on April 22nd this year, but the bout fell through due to controversial circumstances that led to Agbeko withdrawing from the fight. Brazilian contender Yamaguchi Falcao (24-2-1, 10 KO’s) stepped in for Agbeko that night, suffering a brutal first-round KO at Morrell’s hands.
In December, the two super middleweights will resume their postponed match, competing for Morrell’s WBA ‘regular’ title. While the ‘regular’ title may be considered a long-term interim title, it is acknowledged as a world title, making the December 16th fight a world title bout.
At 25, Morrell will face the formidable 31-year-old Sena Agbeko, who recorded a second-round knockout last month in October. Both 168-pounders appear to be in good form, with Morrell deemed the favorite on paper due to his rapid ascent to the upper echelon of the division in fewer than ten fights while maintaining an 88% KO ratio.
Agbeko, with a 78% KO percentage through a total of thirty fights, is also a powerful puncher, making this clash an exciting prospect. Despite the strength displayed by both competitors, the experience and skill may ultimately determine the outcome of the bout.
While Morrell boasts considerable talent that quickly positioned him as a genuine world title contender within a year of his debut, he faces Agbeko, who holds significantly more professional experience. Morrell, guided by Ronnie Shields since turning professional, has showcased continuous improvement, but Agbeko presents a challenging opponent both defensively and offensively.
The winner of this clash will become or retain the WBA ‘regular’ world champion. However, the outcome doesn’t guarantee a shot at undisputed super middleweight champion Canelo Alvarez (60-2-2, 39 KO’s), known for sidestepping his WBC mandatory challenger David Benavidez (27-0, 23 KO’s). Nevertheless, the significance of this showdown remains, headlining Showtime’s final boxing card and marking the end of the network’s nearly three-decade contribution to the sport, showcasing the rise of numerous boxing legends. With a title, pride, and careers at stake, the main-eventing super middleweight bout promises to bid farewell to Showtime’s boxing legacy with a memorable conclusion.
