The moment boxing fans have been eagerly waiting for is finally here! The 2024 fight calendar kicks off with a bang as T-Mobile Arena prepares to host a high-stakes showdown between David Benavidez and David Morrell. But this isn’t the only thrilling matchup on the card – several exciting undercard bouts will add to the spectacle, ensuring an action-packed night for fans.

Every fight tells a story, driven by ambition, struggle, and the hunger to make a mark. Given the significance of this event for the fighters, their teams, and the fans, let’s take a closer look at some key details about the first PBC-Amazon Prime show of the year.

What time will the David Benavidez vs. David Morrell fight start? Date and venue

T-Mobile Arena, home to the NHL’s Vegas Golden Knights, is one of the most prestigious venues in combat sports. Formerly known as Las Vegas Arena, it can accommodate up to 20,000 spectators. Opened on April 6, 2016, and built at a cost of $375 million, the arena has hosted several high-profile boxing events over the years. For David Benavidez, this will mark his debut at T-Mobile Arena, while David Morrell will be fighting here for the second time, having previously faced Yamaguchi Falcao in 2023.

The event timings are as follows:

Event Start Time:

• 8 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) / 5 p.m. Pacific Time (PT)
• 1 a.m. Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) on Sunday, February 2 (for UK viewers)

Main Event Ring Walks (Estimated):

• Around 11 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. PT
• Approximately 4 a.m. GMT

It’s important to note that the timing of the main event could vary based on the outcomes and duration of the undercard fights.

David Benavidez vs. David Morrell undercard

The February 1 event features nearly a dozen fights, with the main event being the highlight of the night. Here’s the full undercard lineup:

Light Heavyweight (for WBA Regular and WBC Interim titles):

1. David Benavidez vs. David Morrell

Super Middleweight:

1. Daniel Blancas vs. Juan Barajas
2. John Easter vs. Joseph Aguilar

Middleweight:

1. Yoenli Hernandez vs. Angel Luis Astorga
2. Jose Benavidez Jr. vs. Danny Rosenberger

Super Welterweight/Light Middleweight:

1. Jesus Alejandro Ramos Jr. vs. Jeison Rosario

Super Lightweight/Light Welterweight:

1. Isaac Cruz vs. Angel Fierro

Lightweight:

1. Curmel Moton vs. Frank Zaldivar

Super Featherweight/Junior Lightweight:

1. Kaipo Gallegos vs. Leonardo Padilla

Featherweight:

1. Brandon Figueroa vs. Stephen Fulton (for the WBC Featherweight title)
2. Mirco Cuello vs. Christian Olivo Barreda
3. Gabriela Tellez vs. Abril Anguiano

How to watch David Benavidez vs. David Morrell? Tickets and PPV price

Those unable to visit the venue need not be disappointed. The show will be live-streamed through Amazon Prime’s pay-per-view services. The facility is available in both the United States and the United Kingdom. The price of the PPV appears to have been fixed at $79.95.

Additionally, two preliminary fights will be available to stream for free on Prime Video before the main card begins. No Amazon Prime membership is required to watch these free fights, but purchasing the PPV is necessary for access to the main event.

With both fighters bringing their A-game, the stakes couldn’t be higher. David Benavidez is riding a wave of momentum, but David Morrell is determined to prove his mettle.

What’s your prediction for the main event? Will Benavidez continue his winning streak, or will Morrell pull off an upset? Let us know your thoughts!