David Benavidez and David Morrell Jr. collide in a thrilling fight for the Interim WBC Light Heavyweight Championship, with Canelo Alvarez waiting in the wings for the victor.
The PBC pay-per-view event schedule kicks off Saturday night at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, NV, with the Interim WBC Light Heavyweight Championship bout between David Benavidez (29-0, 24 KO) and David Morrell Jr. (11-0, 9 KO) headlining the night. The stage is set for an exciting clash as both fighters remain undefeated, making this a truly compelling matchup.
The winner of this fight will likely be next in line for a potential showdown with Canelo Alvarez, assuming the Mexican superstar doesn't change his mind about facing Benavidez. A 'rehydration clause' is currently the main obstacle preventing a fight between Alvarez and Benavidez, but the outcome of Saturday night's undefeated-versus-undefeated affair could certainly change Alvarez's mind. The card features 11 fights, starting on YouTube at 6 p.m. ET/3 p.m. PT, followed by the main card portion on Amazon Prime pay-per-view ($79.99) USD. The ring-walks for the headliner between Benavidez and Morrell Jr., barring any significant delays with the undercard portion, are scheduled to begin at 11 p.m. ET/8 p.m. PT (local time). As of Saturday just after 2:30 p.m. ET/11:30 a.m. PT, note that odds for some bouts may not be available depending on the region or lines never materializing.The card boasts several intriguing matchups, including:* **Interim WBC Light Heavyweight Champion David Benavidez (-245) vs. WBA Light Heavyweight Champion David Morrell Jr. (+195) – 12, 3-minute rounds*** **WBC Featherweight Champion Brandon Figueroa (-220) vs. Stephen Fulton (+175) – 12, 3-minute rounds*** **Jesus Ramos (-2500) vs. Jeison Rosario (+1100), middleweight – 10, 3-minute rounds*** **Yoenli Hernandez (-2500) vs. Angel Ruiz (+1100), middleweight – 10, 3-minute rounds*** **Kaipo Gallegos (-600) vs. Leonardo Padill (+425) super featherweight – 6, 3-minute rounds*** **Curmel Moton (-4000) vs. Frank Zaldivar (+1200), lightweight – 6, 3-minute rounds**Game odds refresh periodically and are subject to change.
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