I am opening this to the public: all comments are accepted here ...

I like to know what are the predictions of boxingscene members on the upcoming Manny Pacquiao and Erik Morales Fight...

okey after seeing the PAC-EM presser, that TEAM PAC will force EM to fight and will try to put EM down late ...

I could very well see this happening, EM has toughest chin as they claim so if it holds he will get hit more often and Pac Power Shot will take its toll on anybody ...

I want to add that I think style wise EM is an easier fight than JMM ...

pacman will k.o. em in round 3!!!!!!viva pacman!!! :D

those who are going to see this fight live better come early coz it won't last long!!!!!!....man o man this is a dream fight for all of us boxing fans!!!!! :D

Vegas bookmakers pick Pacquiao to win
$1.75-million purse for Filipino ring idol


Updated 02:32am (Mla time) Jan 14, 2005
By Recah Trinidad
Inquirer News Service



Editor's Note: Published on page A25 of the January 14, 2005 issue of the Philippine Daily Inquirer

LOS ANGELES, California, United States of America -- Manny Pacquiao said he was not a bit surprised when promoters announced yesterday that he would get a $1.75-million purse for his March 19 fight against Erik Morales at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.

Pacquiao was, however, left dumbfounded when told that bookmakers in Las Vegas have installed him the favorite against Morales, the prizefight superstar from Tijuana, Mexico.

"Manny is favored at odds of minus 160," his trainer, Freddie Roach, told the Inquirer yesterday.

This means, Roach explained, that those who would wager $160 would be paid $100 if Pacquiao wins.

On the other hand, a winning $100 gamble on Morales would pay $160.

Pacquiao said he knew his purse would be doubled after promoters decided to shove off Juan Manuel Marquez, his original foe, in favor of the sensational Morales.

Marquez left in the cold

Marquez's financial demands are reported to have caused the breakdown of the rematch. As a result, World Boxing Association
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and International Boxing Federation champion Marquez has been left in the cold.

Pacquiao showed up in a handsome blue attire and advised those who attended the fight press con at the Beverly Hills Hotel on Sunset Boulevard not to miss his clash with Morales.

"I'm excited, I'm ready to do my best. It will be one of the most memorable fights in history," Pacquiao said.

Morales, who showed up in a black jacket and later posed for promo photos with Pacquiao, said he does not duck anybody and would be glad to fight Pacquiao.

"It will be a great fight," assured the three-time world champ who lost his world 130-pound crown to arch-rival Marco Antonio Barrera last November.

Pacquiao, 26, spoke in straight English while the 28-year-old Morales talked in Spanish and was helped by an interpreter.

Great event for fans

"As they did in 2004, Morales and Pacquiao continue to participate in some of boxing's most exciting and compelling match-ups," said Mark Taffet, HBO senior vice president of sports operations and pay-per-view. "This should be a great event for pay-per-view boxing fans."
Pacquiao, who will step up in weight to take on Morales, said he had all the while expected the fight to be carried on pay-per-view which should assure him a 40-percent cut from the proceeds.

This early, Pacquiao's earnings -- from his purse and the percentage from pay-per-view sales -- are sure to set a record for a fighter from the Orient.

Pacquiao's stellar role will boost sales, with the March 19 mainer predicted to break the $15-million PPV earnings of the Barrera-Morales bout last November.

Unlike Pacquiao, who appeared amazed, Roach said the early odds in favor of Pacquiao did not come as a surprise.

"Barrera beat Morales on points the last time, while Manny had stopped Barrera. This is the reason for these odds," Roach told the Inquirer.

Even betting at fight time

The famous fight mentor, voted trainer of the year in 2003, however, said betting should be pretty even come fight time.

After stopping Barrera in November 2003, Pacquiao dropped Juan Manuel Marquez, the WBA/IBF featherweight champ, three times in the first round of their title fight in Las Vegas last May but later settled for a controversial split draw.

Pacquiao arrived here last week to train for the original rematch against Marquez where he was supposed to get a $900,000 purse.

Marquez, allotted only a $750,000 purse, refused to sign up, forcing organizers to scrap the scheduled Feb. 26 rematch against Pacquiao.

The sun shone bright here yesterday for the first time since New Year but Pacquiao, after a regular morning jog, skipped gym work to attend the press conference.

"We resume tomorrow, and it will be a long, hard grind all the way," Roach said.

The five-foot-eight Morales has a 47-2 record with 34 knockouts.

The five-foot-six Pacquiao, 39-2-2- with 30 knockouts, is a two-time world champion.

They share equal 69-percent knockout credits.

No official title will be at stake but Top Rank and M&M Sports, which will present the card in association with MGM Grand, called the 12-round bout the "world super featherweight championship."

Tickets have been priced at $400, $300, $200, $125 and $75.

just like what i mentioned in another thread, i dont care about the odds maker giving PAC 6-5 edge over EM, bottomline here PAC is the underdog they will be fighting at EM's backyard at 130 ...

goodthing for us fans PAC works best when he is the underdog...

Pac by Knockout

Pac by K.O. within 8!

The Pacman will win it.

---- Morales via TKO 9th round ----

Morales by 7th round KO.

Pacman by KO or EM by UD. The winner will bang this girl Juliana Palermo who was a round girl during the pac-3K fight :D

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I think Pacman will hurt Morales,but I think Morales will survive the 12rds only to lose a lopsided UD.

I will say Pacman in a late round Ko, like round 8 or 9.

i see most of us agree that their will be KO late in the fight ...

the Pacman via TKO in round number 6.

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"... his heart will defy any king in the ring."

Pacman is gonna win. It may also be the first time Morales gets stopped or KO'd.

Hey joma can I join your lounge ??

ok, considering the claims that morales has such strong chin, i would say PAC by K.O in the later rounds, rounds 8-10. nobody can stand the PACMAN power, and i say nobody...

:d

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