Ohhhhhhh no. This was prime Manny. He was just coming off a destruction of Barrera and a draw against Marquez. Perhaps his two biggest legacy fights of his career. This was a very game Manny. This Morales win is hands down and I mean no question about it the best win in the last 10 years. Morales is a ATG.
Yep. I rate Pacquiao really high and his first fight against Morales is one of the reasons. Losing 7 rounds to 5 against Morales who at the time was the bigger man is highly inpressive. Greatness in a loss that night for Manny.
he did not accept that loss hence he rematched him twice just to prove himself. rematches happen easily when fighters are willing to establish the better fighter. a loss is a loss but it depends on the loser if he will accept defeat and move on or rematch again if he doubts the loss for personal reasons. and they fought toe-to-toe every time which unlike just scoring points to make a record win.