David Morrell seeks redemption as he takes on undefeated light heavyweight contender Imam Khataev next Saturday, July 12th, on DAZN PPV in Queens, New York. While the bout isn’t officially a world title eliminator, the stakes remain high—especially for Morrell (11-1, 9 KOs), who’s coming off a tough loss and can’t afford another setback. A second consecutive defeat could force the former champion to make some tough decisions about his future in the sport. Though the winner may still be avoided by unified champion Dmitry Bivol, they’ll be well-positioned to claim any belts that may be stripped from him in the near future. Currently ranked #2 by both the WBA and WBC, #3 by the WBO, and #8 by The Ring, Morrell has the talent and tools to beat Khataev, a rising force some are calling “the next Beterbiev.” But to do so, he’ll need the right strategy—and the ability to adjust mid-fight if things don’t go as planned.