how good does erik morales's resume look after tonight?

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  1. Carlos Primera

    Carlos Primera Boxing Addict Full Member

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    the man is the only fighter to have DECISIVELY beat pac at his optimum fighting weight, in (or close) his prime without controversy.
     
  2. BritInvasion

    BritInvasion keepin on keepin on Full Member

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    Yep, Erik beat him when it mattered. I always preferred him over JMM/MAB/Pac, and I think Pac's stellar achievements reflect nicely on Morales.
     
  3. puga_ni_nana

    puga_ni_nana Dempsey Roll Full Member

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    very good. jmm's stock also went-up after tonight.
     
  4. Carlos Primera

    Carlos Primera Boxing Addict Full Member

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    definitely. in light of tonights events i appreciate the man even more. glad i have his career on dvd here to remind me everything good about this sport.

    JMM's stock has also risen tremendously.
     
  5. bladerunner

    bladerunner El Intocable Full Member

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    As good as it did before this fight doesnt change anything.
     
  6. Gonzarelli

    Gonzarelli Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    By the same token what does that say about MAB who had two victories over Morales!
     
  7. Blue_Ray

    Blue_Ray Well-Known Member Full Member

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    The rematches decisively put him in retirement home. Again, don't tell me he was already shot when Pac knocked him out. That has gotten old already.

    Not to make any excuse, the first fight was Pac's first foray in the 130 and got headbutted in that fight, fighting w/ one eye closed. That fight was not even a blow out. Erik was ahead only by 2 points in the judges' score.
     
  8. borj

    borj the Pacific Storm Full Member

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    good. he has been "his conquerors conqueror". remember junior jones
     
  9. Carlos Primera

    Carlos Primera Boxing Addict Full Member

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    :lol: :nod :good
    we are blessed to have witnessed these greats. shame jmm and morales never had a meeting.
     
  10. Carlos Primera

    Carlos Primera Boxing Addict Full Member

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    shhhhh.

    this is a celebration of this eras greatness.
     
  11. PATSYS

    PATSYS Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Without controversy my ass.

    It was a close fight that I scored even.

    And Pac was not allowed to wear the gloves of his choice - which even Morales believe makes a difference as evidenced by him wearing in in their 3rd fight.

    Also Pac suffered a very nasty cut in that fight CAUSED BY HEADBUTT. This is no intangible bull**** excuse like mentally shot, or ill-preparedness, the cut is very real you can clearly see it in the fight.

    IMO the guy whose stock really rose tonight is JMM.
     
  12. asero

    asero Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    EM and MAB may actually be ranked higher than dela hoya and trinidad...
     
  13. Jbuz

    Jbuz Belt folder Full Member

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    Regardless of the gloves and cut and whatever else, I don't think many (if any) would agree with this. The fight was close, but there was one clear winner.
     
  14. Gonzarelli

    Gonzarelli Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Your scoring stinks.


    Don't forget to mention about the bad pair of socks:lol:
     
  15. hooligan

    hooligan Millionaire Bum Full Member

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    no one rose in stock imo...different weight class means different intangibles etc....


    the pac that morales beat back then was a bit green imo on skillwise...the pac that destroyed hatton is a more polished or better yet complete fighter than the one that fought jmm and morales.....