[Guest_Fitz_*]

I'm making this thread because news like this doesn't deserve it's own thread as I find it sad. I love Morales, one of my favourite fighters of all time but this is what I didn't what to hear (though I did expect). I don't mind fighters like him taking on scrubs, but that's where I draw the line. He is now targeting Pacquiao at 147.

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Morales sets sights on
another Pacquaio fight

Three-division world champion Erik “El Terrible” Morales, the last opponent to defeat Manny Pacquiao, returns from a 2 1/2-year layoff March 27 to headline “The Champion Returns” pay-per-view event, live from Monterrey, Mexico.

Morales (48-6, 34 KOs) may have his sights set on a fourth fight against Pacquaio in the not too distant future, but the iconic Mexican warrior must first get past former WBA lightweight champion and Nicaraguan KO specialist, Jose “Jicaras” Alfaro (23-5, 20 KOs), Mar. 27 in the 12-round main event for the vacant WBC Intercontinental welterweight crown.

“The Champion Returns,” presented by KO Entertainment and Box Latino, is being distributed in the United States by Integrated Sports Media for live viewing at 9 PM/ET – 6 PM/PT on both cable and satellite pay-per-view via iN Demand, DIRECTV, TVN and DISH Network, for a suggested retail price of only $29.95.

At a recent Televisa event honoring Mexico’s best athletes of the last decade, Morales expressed his desire to fight Pacquaio at 147 pounds, in addition to fulfilling his dream of becoming the first Mexican to capture world titles in four different weight classes.

“The two opponents who have defined my career are Junior Jones and Manny Pacquaio,” Morales said. “Defeating Jones (TKO4) was important to me because he had stopped something like 32 Mexicans in previous fights. Defeating Pacquaio (DEC12) is my greatest accomplishment in the ring. I remember seeing him cry after our fight. I would love another chance at Pacquaio and I also look forward to fighting Juan Manuel Marquez in the future. At 147, I’m faster than ever and freer with my body so I can get the most out of it. First, though, is my fight against Jose Alfaro on March 27th in Monterrey on pay per view. Alfaro is a great young fighter and a former world champion. A wicked puncher who will bring his best, he has a big heart into the ring, and always gives fans everything he has.”

In the 12-round co-feature, former 2-time WBA light heavyweight champion Hugo Hernan “Pigu” Garay (32-4, 17 KOs), rated No. 3 by the WBA, meets WBA No. 4 rated Chris “Hard Hittin’” Henry (24-2, 19 KOs) in the WBA Light Heavyweight Eliminator.

Top contender Denver Cuello (19-2-5, 10) squares off against No. 2 Juan “Churritos” Hernandez (15-1, 12 KOs) – continuing the ongoing Philippines-Mexican rivalry, respectively -- in the 12-round WBC Interim Strawweight title fight.

El Paso’s undefeated NABA title-holder David “Nino” Rodriguez (32-0, 30 KOs) takes on 1996 Brazilian Olympian Daniel Bispo (22-12, 16 KOs) in a 10-round Special Heavyweight Attraction.

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So post more sad things in here that really don't deserve their own thread.

[Snoop]

I can't believe he's using a fight that happened over 5 years ago as a point of reference. Morales would get absolutely MANHANDLED by Pacquiao. Shit he's already been twice now.

[Romulus9]

Right now, Pacquiao-Morales IV would look and awful lot like Holmes-Ali.

Every commission in the country needs to stand up and say, "Absolutely not!".


Bash Ali, at 54, with an IBU Cruiserweight "Title fight" against Bobby Gunn... in NIGERIA in the next month or two is pretty shameful.

[Warlord]

I can't believe he's using a fight that happened over 5 years ago as a point of reference. Morales would get absolutely MANHANDLED by Pacquiao. Shit he's already been twice now.

That's like saying Ali would get MANHANDLED by Chris Arreola now. So the fuck what?

Prime Morales RAPED Pacquiao. Pac got his revenge after Morales was already on the decline. Let's not muck about here, acting like we don't know what's what.

[Big Slim Sweet]

I'd hardly call it a raping. Morales beat him in a good, tough fight. Pac thumped him in the rematch, where Morales was on the decline but still pretty handy. I'll always give Pac full credit for that one. He was the first man to stop Morales, and that was a big deal, cause El Terrible was unquestionably a guy who prior to that couldn't conceive of ever being stopped.

Third fight meant shit though no question.

[Snoop]

That's like saying Ali would get MANHANDLED by Chris Arreola now. So the fuck what?

Prime Morales RAPED Pacquiao. Pac got his revenge after Morales was already on the decline. Let's not muck about here, acting like we don't know what's what.

I'm just using it to point out how absurd is it for Morales to call out Pacquiao at this stage of his "career". I don't see why you're bringing up the first fight. It holds no relevance as to how Morales would perform against Pacquiao today.

This post has been edited by Snoop: Mar 18 2010, 12:16 AM

[STEVENSKI]

How was pac & Jones his career defining fights. Don't get me wrong they were & are great accomplishments but when I think of Morales & also think of Barerra. It's like beer & cigarettes they just go well together.

[Snoop]

How was pac & Jones his career defining fights. Don't get me wrong they were & are great accomplishments but when I think of Morales & also think of Barerra. It's like beer & cigarettes they just go well together.

My guess is probably because he still hates Barerra and doesn't want to give any credit to Marco for defining his career.

[Warlord]

I'm just using it to point out how absurd is it for Morales to call out Pacquiao at this stage of his "career". I don't see why you're bringing up the first fight. It holds no relevance as to how Morales would perform against Pacquiao today.

No, but it is relevant as to why Pac would beat him. I just don't like people bandying about Morales getting his ass whipped as if though he was some sort of scrub who would get handled by some mythical filipino demi-god.

[Warlord]

I'd hardly call it a raping. Morales beat him in a good, tough fight. Pac thumped him in the rematch, where Morales was on the decline but still pretty handy. I'll always give Pac full credit for that one. He was the first man to stop Morales, and that was a big deal, cause El Terrible was unquestionably a guy who prior to that couldn't conceive of ever being stopped.

Third fight meant shit though no question.

Morales dominated that fight, and even switched stances at the end just to make it a closer, more exciting fight. If that doesn't reek of domination, I don't know what does. Morales was a beast in his prime.