On May 9, 2026, Zak Chelli defeated David Morrell by TKO in the 10th round in a light heavyweight bout at the Co-op Live Arena in Manchester, England. Chelli was behind for most of the fight, but he turned the bout around late with sustained pressure and a big surge in the final rounds, forcing the referee to stop the contest in the closing stages of round 10 after Morrell was overwhelmed on the ropes.