David Morrell Jr. losses
Over 7 years as a professional, David Morrell Jr. has compiled a 12-2 (9) record, including nine title fights across two weight classes. He has two losses, one of them in a title fight.
2. David Morrell Jr. loses to Zak Chelli via KO
On May 9, 2026 David Morrell Jr. faced Zak Chelli in a light heavyweight bout. Jr. was 28 years old with a record of 12-1, and Chelli was 28 with a record of 16-3-1. Both Jr. and Chelli were coming off a win. Chelli stopped Jr. via TKO in the 10th round. Lasted into the 10th round.
1. David Morrell Jr. loses to David Benavidez via unanimous decision
On February 1, 2025 David Morrell Jr., the WBA (Regular) light heavyweight champion, met David Benavidez, the WBC interim light heavyweight champion, in a title unification fight. Jr. was 27 years old with a record of 11-0, and Benavidez was 28 with a record of 29-0. Jr. was on an undefeated 11-fight winning streak and Benavidez was on an undefeated 29-fight winning streak. Jr. lost via unanimous decision. Lost the title in unification. Went the distance with Benavidez.