Was Erik Morales really at his best at 122lbs?

Absolutely, he held physical advantages over the majority of his opponents, and that's why you saw him just run through the majority of them, but he became more technically sound later on. He delivered his punches with better technique, and instead of simply flurrying, he would throw more combination's, which is to say his shots were placed with more purpose.

 

The world does not revolve around Manny Pacquiao. This is about Erik Morales, so stay on topic, please. :good

 

Yeah, just stay on topic. Thanks. :good

I agree.

I don't think it was any one particular weight where he can be distinguished as being at his best, he just got better with more fights and more experience.

 

I agree.

Morales would have probably defeated the 122lbs version of Manny Pacquiao, but I don't think Morales from 1997-2000 would have beat the 130lbs version. Like you say, that Morales excelled at imposing his will on his opponent, but that'd have gotten him knocked out against a Super Featherweight Manny Pacquiao, in my opinion. He would need to be smart enough to use the jab, step back and counter.

 

Really? What were his peak performances at 122lbs?

 

I think Morales was every bit as good at 130lbs, but we're otherwise in agreement.