Morel Smith is possible for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in early 2026

The promoter Edi Herne says that the battle of David Morel against Calum Smith is likely to take place in early 2026 in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Herne states that he spoke with Turkihikh about the battle and that they “largely agreed” to put the battle of Morrell-Smith on one of the cards in early 2026 in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

WBO ordered the battle between the Champion of 175 Smith (31-2, 22 KOS) and 2 Morrell (12-1, 9 KOS) on July 21, 2025, with the idea of ​​maintaining their active belt.

It is a difficult battle for Calum, 35, who starts a unanimous victory over Joshua Patsei earlier this year on February 22. The transition from that difficult battle to what could be more strict against Morel Cuban.

“I spoke to his happiness (Turki AlasHik) about organizing this as part of the Saudi Card in early 2026,” said Idi Herne. Ring Magazine About the Battle of David Morel against Calum Smith.

“We have largely agreed to this, and this is a huge battle, a great battle. Yes, I think you will see that the fighting lands in Saudi Arabia hope in early 2026.”

Smith was hoping for the struggle for a world title against IBF, WBA and WBO heavyweight hero DMITRY BIVOL. However, he is out of work after the last back surgery in August 2025. BIVOL will not return to the remainder of the year until 2026.

Morel, 27, who won the 2020 Olympic medal for Imam Khatif, defeated the decision to divide 10 rounds last summer on July 12 in Queens, New York. This was a strange battle, as Morel fought in mutations and sometimes showed.

Khataev benefited from the decrease in Morel’s concentration to drop it in the fifth round. That was a tour of Morel, which was dominated. After a knockout, Morel remained a request in the rest of the battle to win a decision.

It will be difficult for Morel against Smith 6’3 ″ from his length and aggressive style of fighting. He will have to focus at all times if he does not want to fail to knee and get out.