Zak Chelli beats David Morrell by KO in round 10 at Don't Blink

Zak Chelli knocked out David Morrell in the tenth round at Don't Blink, delivering a statement victory in the heavyweight/" class="internal-link text-bone underline decoration-ash/30 hover:decoration-gold underline-offset-2">light-heavyweight division. Chelli's power carried through the championship rounds to hand Morrell his first career defeat and move to one win without loss, including one knockout. The finish capped a gruelling contest that went deep before Chelli found the decisive blow.

How it ended

The end came in round ten when Chelli closed the show with a knockout. Morrell, who had taken the fight into the latter stages, could not withstand the accumulation and the referee waved off the contest. The stoppage marked Chelli's first knockout win and underlined his credentials at heavyweight/" class="internal-link text-bone underline decoration-ash/30 hover:decoration-gold underline-offset-2">light-heavyweight.

Updated records

• David Morrell — 0-1
• Zak Chelli — 1-0 (1 KO)

What's next

Chelli now stands at one win and no losses with one knockout, positioning himself as a name to watch in the division. Morrell drops to no wins and one loss, suffering his first professional defeat in what was a stern test of his chin and resolve. Both men will reassess after a fight that went the distance of elite-level rounds before the dramatic conclusion.

Frequently asked questions

Who won David Morrell vs Zak Chelli?

Zak Chelli defeated David Morrell by KO in round 10 at Don't Blink.

How did David Morrell vs Zak Chelli end?

The fight ended by KO in round 10.

What's Zak Chelli's record now?

Zak Chelli now stands at 1-0 (1 KO).

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