Morrell rises after a knockdown and defeats former Russian Khatayev.

Cuban David Morrell achieved an impressive victory over Imam Khatayev, despite being on the brink of defeat during the match. Morrell displayed resilience and skillfully utilized his opportunities, which impressed the fans.

Khatayev dominated at the early stages of the fight, even knocking his opponent down, but Morrell did not give up and continued to attack. In the end, the Cuban secured victory thanks to his activity and confidence in the ring.

After a tense fight, the judges awarded Morrell the victory with scores of 96-93 and 95-94 in his favor. This victory allowed the Cuban to restore his record, and discussions are now underway about a possible rematch or a new fight with Benavidez. Boxing in the light heavyweight division is becoming even more interesting.

In the bout, Morrell demonstrated not only physical strength but also moral endurance, making him one of the key players in his weight category.