Video: A look back at Erik Morales vs Marco Antonio Barrera

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by Rumsfeld, Aug 16, 2016.


  1. Rumsfeld

    Rumsfeld Moderator Staff Member

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  2. robert ungurean

    robert ungurean Богдан Philadelphia Full Member

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    To me this trilogy showed me Barrera was the better fighter while Morales remains more popular.
    Best trilogy in my eyes
     
  3. Clinton

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  4. tinman

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    Going off just the trilogy alone you would be correct in that it showed Barrera was the better fighter.

    But once again, I'm dumfounded that people continue ignore that Barrera at the peak of his powers was completely inhaled by Pacquiao. In about as one sided beatdown between 2 great fighters that you will ever see.

    We have to remember just how savagely and thoroughly Barrera got his ass kicked by Pacquiao. Not just outboxed, but a good old fashioned classic ass whooping. I mean my god, Pac destroyed him.

    In contrast Morales did beat Pacquiao.
     
  5. robert ungurean

    robert ungurean Богдан Philadelphia Full Member

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    Styles make fights.
    Barrera was more skilled than Morales.
    I had Pac Barrera 2 pretty close actually but thats besides the point.
    Morales had the physical advantages over MAB but MAB was more skilled.