David Benavidez says he intends on breaking the mouth of David Morrell

David Benavidez is set to face David Morrell in a PBC on Prime PPV headlining event, and things got personal at the opening press conference between the two fighters. They exchanged heated words instead of answering media questions, with Benavidez vowing to silence Morrell in the ring by breaking his mouth. Here are some of Benavidez’s comments to the boxing media post-press event.

Benavidez on Morrell’s trash talk at the press conference

”I’m going to keep this energy up and show him that he’s in for a tough night. When I say I’m going to break his mouth, I mean it. I’m going in there with serious intentions.”

On what Morrell said that bothered him

”He’s been talking about knocking me out and belittling me, so now it’s time to back up those words.”

”We’re going to give him a beating, and I know it won’t be easy, but this is the kind of challenge I want to prove my level.”

On Morrell’s strengths

”He’s a skilled fighter, with technical abilities and a proven track record in the ring. This is a dangerous fight that I willingly accepted, as I prefer the toughest challenges.”

On Morrell’s power to stop him

”I focus on my defense and not letting his power affect me. Every fighter poses a threat, and I’m prepared for that.”

On the beating he plans to deliver compared to his previous fights

”I feel mentally, physically, and spiritually aligned for this fight. I’m confident and strong, and I believe this will be my best performance yet.”