Callum ‘Mundo’ Smith defends his WBO interim light heavyweight title against David Morrell on his home turf in Liverpool as part of a huge North-West double for Matchroom Boxing in the UK this April. On Saturday, April 18th, Smith fights in Merseyside for the first time in seven years, with his homecoming set against his dangerous Cuban rival Morrell (12-1, 9 KOs) at the M&S Bank Arena. In that time away from home, Smith has valiantly fought on the road against the likes of Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez and Artur Beterbiev, before a Fight of the Year contender against fellow Brit Joshua Buatsi in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, twelve months ago, which propelled the 35-year old to the WBO interim crown after an outstanding, unanimous decision.

 

And an eventual shot against world champion Dmitry Bivol is a possibility for the winner – and Smith is confident. “Fighting back in Liverpool is special for me,” said Smith, the former WBA and World Boxing Super Series super middleweight champion. “This is home – there’s nothing like walking out in front of a home crowd that’s supported you from the very start. It gives me a real lift and I plan to give them a big performance. Morrell is a top fighter, but I’m coming into this fight with a clear goal – to win and take another big step towards becoming a two-weight world champion.”

 

A hungry Morrell, meanwhile, last fought to a narrow, split decision triumph over Iman Khataev in July 2025 – and he is intent on ruining the homecoming party for Smith as he bids to continue his rebound following the only loss of his career to date against the current WBC ruler David Benavidez aboout a year ago. “First, I want to thank God for this opportunity in my career,” said Morrell. I’m excited to showcase my talent in front of the great boxing fans in the UK. I’m preparing for an all-out war with Callum Smith on April 18th. I’m coming for that belt.”