Callum Smith faces David Morrell on April 18 at the M&S Bank Arena in Liverpool, airing live worldwide on DAZN, in a light heavyweight bout scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. UK time.
This marks Smith’s first Liverpool headline appearance since November 2019. Since then, he has boxed Saul Alvarez, Artur Beterbiev, and Joshua Buatsi, collecting the interim WBO belt with a unanimous decision over Buatsi in Riyadh.
Event Details
Event: Callum Smith vs. David Morrell
Date: Saturday, April 18
Venue: M&S Bank Arena, Liverpool, England
Main Event: Callum Smith vs. David Morrell, 12 rounds, light heavyweight
Start Time: 6 p.m. UK / 1 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. local
Broadcast Platform: DAZN (Worldwide)
PPV Price: Not applicable
How to Watch: Live on DAZN via subscription
Broadcast plans have been finalized.
How to Watch
Callum Smith vs. David Morrell streams live worldwide on DAZN. The event is included with subscription. No additional pay-per-view fee applies.
Callum Smith (31-2, 22 KOs) defends his WBO Interim light heavyweight title against David Morrell (12-1, 9 KOs) in Liverpool, his first fight on Merseyside in seven years. The contest headlines a Matchroom Boxing event on DAZN, forming part of a North-West double-header weekend.
David Morrell arrives ranked seventh by The Ring at 175 pounds, while Callum Smith holds the third position. Morrell last boxed in July 2025, winning a split decision over Iman Khataev after suffering his lone defeat against David Benavidez.
Full Fight Card
Light Heavyweight – 12 Rounds
Callum Smith (31-2, 22 KOs) vs. David Morrell (12-1, 9 KOs)
Undercard details for the Liverpool show are expected to be confirmed.
Where the Winner Moves Next
The winner of Callum Smith vs. David Morrell strengthens his position for a potential shot at Dmitry Bivol, who holds the WBO, WBA, IBF, and Ring Magazine titles at light heavyweight.
Callum Smith has rebuilt his standing at 175 through hard rounds against elite opposition. David Morrell brings southpaw timing and counterpunching that travels. This April 18 fight clarifies which contender remains firmly in the light heavyweight title queue right now.
I believe Smith’s experience and power will be the deciding factors in this fight. Morrell may have speed, but he lacks the depth of competition that Smith has faced, which will be crucial in the later rounds.
While Callum Smith has faced some tough opponents, his inconsistency raises questions about his ability to handle Morrell’s unique style. This matchup could expose Smith’s vulnerabilities and ultimately lead to a surprising upset.