The more I look at Morales' resmue the more impressive it gets, maybe top 30 ever

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by Fedor Em, Dec 12, 2007.


  1. Illmatic

    Illmatic Boxing Addict Full Member

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    fighters at lower weights are always underrated. Personally, I think he's mexicos greatest fighter ever, just him being at a lower weight, he was underrated.
     
  2. theunderdog

    theunderdog Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    EM was a great fighter. a class of his own. boxing needs more fighter like him
     
  3. retriever

    retriever Boxing Addict Full Member

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    He's solid top 60 on my ATG.
     
  4. Sweet Pea Pacquiao

    Sweet Pea Pacquiao Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Granted, Morales has a deeper resume. But head-to-head is glaring:
    *2 KO wins over Morales
    *1 TKO win & 1 wide UD over Barrera (which Morales doesn't have)

    I have a question for you Freddy...
    *If he beats JMM and beats Juan Diaz, he will have won titles at 112 (+linear), 122, 126 (+linear), 130 (+linear), and 135. That would give him 5 titles over 8 weight classes. In your eyes, would that still be not enough to pass Morales?
     
  5. bigtime-skills

    bigtime-skills Well-Known Member Full Member

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    ABSOLUTELY, much respect!!!!!!!!!!!:good
     
  6. Azania

    Azania Active Member Full Member

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    Hell yeah!!!El Terrible is a first ballot HOF in my book...A gladiator if there was ever one....MAB+Pac's losses nothwithstanding.His destruction of Junior Jones was sweet and brutal at the same time...Also schooled Mckinney who took MAB to damn near defeat.

    Morales is in my Top40 ATG list.Him and Barrera.

    Mexico's finest for sure.
     
  7. djfonti

    djfonti Well-Known Member Full Member

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    He was brilliant, not much more to be said.
     
  8. michael 901

    michael 901 His ass is tired Full Member

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    morales-barrera 1= 115-112 mab
    morales-barrera 2= draw
    morales-barrera 3= 115-114 mab
     
  9. Asterion

    Asterion Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I also rank Barrera higher than Morales.
     
  10. thanosone

    thanosone Love Your Brother Man Full Member

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    What??? You really suck at this. The first fight was close as hell. Second fight Morales dominated. He used skill instead of brawling it out. The third fight was a draw. Morales hurt Barrera so much more. Morales might have looked more beat up but Barrera couldn't even talk, breathe, or walk after the final bell. I have it 1-1-1. Man it should have been that way, we would have seen a 4th fight. Morales is the greatest Warrior in recent years. Just watch the 12th round of the Paq fight. Son of a ***** actually disregards his corner and goes southpaw.
     
  11. thanosone

    thanosone Love Your Brother Man Full Member

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    I can see why you would have the third fight for MAB but the first fight was a toss up. If you actually believe the second fight was a draw, you need to pick a different sport to watch. Second fight was total domination by Morales.
     
  12. 4Rounder

    4Rounder Boxing Addict Full Member

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    MORALES = LEGEND, WARRIOR, ATG

    If anybody disputes El Terrible's status then he has been blind. When someone talks about this boxing era Morales name will be there.
     
  13. Clearly Cool

    Clearly Cool Active Member Full Member

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    I think the first fight between Morales and Barrera is a clear but close decision for Barrera. The KD stamped the win and I dont think it could have been anything other than a draw or win for Barrera.

    That being said, Morales is quite possibly one of the greatest boxers ever. My meaning of greatness is a little different in that its not just skill, achievements or even success that determines it. Things like choice of opposition, excitement, activity level, style etc. Morales had it all covered.

    I think he was everything a boxing fan wanted and is way underrated based on his past prime losses.

    Anyone who insults him is a tosser.
     
  14. Thread Stealer

    Thread Stealer Loyal Member Full Member

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    Can we see the whole list?
     
  15. bigeddie27

    bigeddie27 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    El Terrbile is my boy!