Morales-Pacquiao Presser!

January 19, 2006

By Victor Perea
Photos: Rick Guzman

You could almost breathe in the anticipation felt inside the Mouton Room at the magnificent Wynn Las Vegas Resort, where the final press conference for Morales vs. Pacquiao II was held earlier today. “THE BATTLE” as the rematch is being dubbed looks to live up to its given name as both fighters came into today’s press conference looking physically and mentally ready to wage war on each other come Saturday.

“I’m prepared for this fight, I feel ready, I feel even better than last time,” stated Morales who appeared more relaxed and clear headed than at any previous final press conference we’ve seen him at in recent years.

As Morales smiled and laughed with his manager, Fernando Beltran, during the press conference, his demeanor gave the impression that he wanted to jump out of his collared shirt and sweater, put on some sweats and hit the bags right then and there. “We’ve done great work, great preparation both mental and physical” said the three time world champion. “I’ve had no problem with my weight; I’m probably a pound or pound and half over right now.”

Morales’ words and body language gave the impression that he knew this fight is his to win; as if he already learned what cards Pacquiao is holding during their first fight. It seemed that Morales genuinely felt that there is nothing Pacquiao has that can hurt him.

“I never felt his power; from the first round I never felt his power." Said Morales “In the twelfth round it was more because I’m not used to fighting left handed. If it really would have hurt me I would have turned around and fought right handed.”

Morales said he is ready for Pacquiao whether his gameplane is trying for a knockout or decision victory, “I don’t think he’s a techniquely sound fighter I think he depends on his power. If I had to rate his defenses I’d would think he’s a 5 out of 10.”

Morales, who split his long time trainer and father in preparation for this bout, said that there’s no love loss between the two. “I’ve spoken with him and he’s said it's fine, we have a good relationship, but once in a while I’ll read paper in Mexico that he’s saying stuff, but he’s never told me anything.”

Morales kept that relaxed look about him until Pacquiao’s promoter Gary Shaw took the podium and began speaking. After giving his usual public service announcement for people over 40 to get a blood test to check for prostate cancer; Shaw went on to reply to an earlier comment from Bob Arum. The comment was that it seems like Gary Shaw is always the other promoter. Shaw agreed and added that when it’s an exciting to watch Hispanic fighter, it seems like it’s always Fernando Beltran there. This drew a loud and unprovoked disruption from an unidentified Morales supporter in the back of the room who yelled at Shaw to “Shut Up” in Spanish, followed by a couple “Viva Mexicos” for good measure.

Shaw ignored the interference and continued to hype the fight. “I guarantee everything will be different, Manny has no distractions, he’s in a beautiful suite, provided by the Wynn hotel. He is happy he’s eating well, he’s not distracted, he’ll have the gloves of his choice and there will be NO EXCUSES,” said Shaw, as Morales’ facial expression went from a smile to an annoyed look.

Shaw now irritatingly responded to more cries of “Viva Mexico” and “Viva Morales” that continued to interrupt him, with his own, “Viva the Philippines and I guarantee you when you go to the Thomas & Mack, we will outnumber you Mexicanos.”

Outside of Shaw neither camp seemed to mind the showing of patriotism, until the same gentlemen became so disruptive and out of line that some in attendance, including myself, could not hear those on the podium. After Gary Shaw introduced Manny as the “only fighter to speak English at this microphone,” Pacquiao took the mic and wished all a good day.

While at the podium making a valiant effort to speak only in English, in order to accommodate the mostly English speaking press in attendance; Pacquiao was again interrupted by the same gentleman who obscenely cried for Pacquiao to “Speak English,” As to insult the Filipino icon’s accent and broken English. This very distasteful comment drew a resounding hush from most in attendance both Mexicans and Filipino alike. However it was received with a friendly, “Viva Mexico” reply from Pacquiao. Who with a smile was amazingly tolerant of the disruptions, and seemed to only want to please all in attendance, jackass included.

Pacquiao continued to add, “It’s going to be a good fight. Both of us worked real hard and we’re going to give you a good fight on Saturday,” as he left the podium confident he would give his fans a victory come Saturday night.

With Pacquiao’s Team assuring there are no more distractions for Manny, they also assure there will be no excuses. “Whoever loses this fight, will have lost only because they could not win, no excuses. The best man will win Saturday,” promised Shaw.



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damn I hate those *****es that got insult like that! How dare he? WTF? This is reason why Filipinos hate Mexican fightas cuz of classless punks like these.

damn I hate those *****es that got insult like that! How dare he? WTF? This is reason why Filipinos hate Mexican fightas cuz of classless punks like these.
morales could not even recite the ABC

morales could not even recite the ABC

:D :D That's messed up man.

:D :D That's messed up man.
nah..... i think it's fine :cool:

It doesnt matter what language they speak but Pac should be applauded for attempting to speak English, it'll certainly help his crossover appeal. We can do without dickheads making fun though, for sure.

nah..... i think it's fine :cool:

I wonder if Morales can read the bathroom signs at Las Vegas. :D

this is messed up man :D Ima stop right now. I'll resume after Pacquiao wins. Don't wanna jinx our boi now.

It doesnt matter what language they speak but Pac should be applauded for attempting to speak English, it'll certainly help his crossover appeal. We can do without dickheads making fun though, for sure.
that's correct

Why would what a mexican fan did make you hate mexican fighters? Doesnt make alot of sense. As far as what Morales said, i dont think he was out of line. And why the **** does Shaw keep saying that after this fight there will no excuses anyway? after the first fight the only excuse i heard was from manny saying how he would have knocked out Morales if he had Reyes. Just promoter bull**** i take it.

Why would what a mexican fan did make you hate mexican fighters? Doesnt make alot of sense. As far as what Morales said, i dont think he was out of line. And why the **** does Shaw keep saying that after this fight there will no excuses anyway? after the first fight the only excuse i heard was from manny saying how he would have knocked out Morales if he had Reyes. Just promoter bull**** i take it.

same reason these Mexican fans say they wanna see Manny get KOed becuz of his Filipino fans.

I would like to disagree with you cause it doesnt make sense to me, but im not mexican, so i cant and wont. :P

I would like to disagree with you cause it doesnt make sense to me, but im not mexican, so i cant and wont. :P
Nonetheless, we will see on the results.

Like what Shaw just said, No excuses, the guy who loses just simply can't win.

Manny couldn't win the first time. It will be no different this time around.

damn I hate those *****es that got insult like that! How dare he? WTF? This is reason why Filipinos hate Mexican fightas cuz of classless punks like these.

HAHAHAHAHA..... yeah you should talk huh.

ah kinda sad but it's kinda a light at the end of the tunnel seeing the fighters act like they have some class. imagine what would have happened if they both had mouths like that blinding gum ball head antonio tarver

HAHAHAHAHA..... yeah you should talk huh.

my disses aint like that. That Mexican fan was just classless.

Manny couldn't win the first time. It will be no different this time around.

that's why no one will take you seriously. What kinda analysis is that?

Pac will be a much different fighter this time. He will be more focused and altough Pac will never be a technican he is throwing the right hard now, and supposedly has really improved his footwork.

Erik will win, nuff said

i dont think Pac wanted a rematch for nothing even after straight away when he loss.

I wont come there with nothing in his hand, there is something in plan and it going to suprise Morles and world!

Belive me Pac have the capalitiy of KO Erik. Even thought the most people around him are against him.

imagine how many Mexican going to me in the ring on Sat. Night

PACman by late TKO/KO!!!...or a 12 rd UD with KD(s) on late rounds. enough said, end of thread.

Gary Shaw is an idiot. Morales doesnt even live in the U.S.A, why is it funny if he cant speak english? Gary Shaw cant even speak spanish or tagalog himself so why is that fatass talking?

my disses aint like that. That Mexican fan was just classless.

It's was also classless for Gary Shaw to introduce Pacquiao as the only one to speak english at the podium.

damn I hate those *****es that got insult like that! How dare he? WTF? This is reason why Filipinos hate Mexican fightas cuz of classless punks like these.


Read the post over. It says that it was very distasteful to Filipino's and Mexican's alike.

It doesn't matter, I'm glad they brang up the "excuses" again and the presser. And I'm even more glad that Morales face turned from a smile to bitter. All that means is....

Morales brutally ko Pacquaio. Nyahahaha!

morales could not even recite the ABC


hahhahahhaahhahhahahahahhahahahha :D

if pac connects w/ that lethal left solid to the face, EM is done LOL.

EM looks good in that press con but Pac looks good, too. i don't think EM could ko pac but his counter-punching and his ring generalship will be of great advantage to him in the fight.

but i am leaning on a ko win by pac. i hope EM turns this to a slugfest and if that big left connects, he would now feel pac's power which he said is overrated ha ha ha.

Pac's power is about as over-rated as those body-less little girls you guys got in your "Salivating Pics" thread. Those chicks are broke.

CAN'T WAIT TO GET IT ON SATURDAY!

I'll be at the club the same way I was last year. Toastin' EL TERRIBLE all night long.

Put that in your pipe and smoke it flamers.

if pac connects w/ that lethal left solid to the face, EM is done LOL.


Man...that's never been said before.

Blah, Blah, Blah. Heard the same stuff last march!

Man...that's never been said before.

Blah, Blah, Blah. Heard the same stuff last march!

but i was not the one who said that, you'll remember me if i prove to be right!! EM will go down on the 11th rd just like MAB did LOL.

but i was not the one who said that, you'll remember me if i prove to be right!! EM will go down on the 11th rd just like MAB did LOL.


And WHEN your wrong I'll just add you to that long list of Pac hopefuls that predict boldly but end up on the other side of a win.

And WHEN your wrong I'll just add you to that long list of Pac hopefuls that predict boldly but end up on the other side of a win.

that's fine w/ me, but if you lose what would i do to you?

It's was also classless for Gary Shaw to introduce Pacquiao as the only one to speak english at the podium.

why is that? The Mexican fans were dissin him and being classless. I don't blame Shaw if he wants to diss back.

manny our 100 mill bet up ?

manny our 100 mill bet up ?
ok 100 mill.....

thx buddy (L) ya :)

Read the post over. It says that it was very distasteful to Filipino's and Mexican's alike.

It doesn't matter, I'm glad they brang up the "excuses" again and the presser. And I'm even more glad that Morales face turned from a smile to bitter. All that means is....

Morales brutally ko Pacquaio. Nyahahaha!

what are you talking about?!

Read the post over. It says that it was very distasteful to Filipino's and Mexican's alike.

It doesn't matter, I'm glad they brang up the "excuses" again and the presser. And I'm even more glad that Morales face turned from a smile to bitter. All that means is....

Morales brutally ko Pacquaio. Nyahahaha!
this guy is annoyed by pacfans that say pac brutally KO morales... now he says it... what a losser... :D

this guy is annoyed by pacfans that say pac brutally KO morales... now he says it... what a losser... :D

yea. I guess we convinced him wit our intelligent arguments and points.

It's was also classless for Gary Shaw to introduce Pacquiao as the only one to speak english at the podium.

what do they say? truth hurts

Pac's power is about as over-rated as those body-less little girls you guys got in your "Salivating Pics" thread. Those chicks are broke.

CAN'T WAIT TO GET IT ON SATURDAY!

I'll be at the club the same way I was last year. Toastin' EL TERRIBLE all night long.

Put that in your pipe and smoke it flamers.
When Morales is sleeping on the canvass, then we will meet again here and you will be crying in shame. lol!

A lot of Mexican fans in the podium just showed how much class they have. PAC answered them with a ViVa Mexico to show them we Filipinos have far more class, always will, than them insulting asses.

why is that? The Mexican fans were dissin him and being classless. I don't blame Shaw if he wants to diss back.

Well it just shows how much class Gary Shaw has doesn't it? Gary Shaw could of just ignored it because it wasn't Morales who was making those comments and Shaw's comment was a direct diss to Morales in my opinion.

Well it just shows how much class Gary Shaw has doesn't it? Gary Shaw could of just ignored it because it wasn't Morales who was making those comments and Shaw's comment was a direct diss to Morales in my opinion.
Well, it's your opinion and it doesn't matter much because it's just a speculation on your part.

The fact that some Mexican fans showed how much class they got and Shaw made diss remarks which rang painful isn't much to complain about. Besides, if it's true it's painful. If it's wrong, it's not.

It must be true. lol!

Well atleast Pac can speak english having grown up so far from the U.S., filipino fighters are expanding and growing, anyway be prepared to make up excuses for morales when pac dominates this fight haha.

Gary Shaw is an idiot. Morales doesnt even live in the U.S.A, why is it funny if he cant speak english? Gary Shaw cant even speak spanish or tagalog himself so why is that fatass talking?

damn it. my name is gary shaw and i've worked hard all my life to make a name for myself. now this guy has to come along and ruin everything

Well atleast Pac can speak english having grown up so far from the U.S., filipino fighters are expanding and growing, anyway be prepared to make up excuses for morales when pac dominates this fight haha.

There won't be any excuses from me and I hope that if Pacquiao loses there won't be any excuses from his side again.

if morales wins, no excuses, but i'll let you in on a secret, Pacquiao is gonna win saturday, no doubts.

i dont like the promoters turning this into a race war, filipinos vs mexicans. its just a fight between two guys, and they gotta talk a whole lotta **** about who can and cant speak english.

Well it just shows how much class Gary Shaw has doesn't it? Gary Shaw could of just ignored it because it wasn't Morales who was making those comments and Shaw's comment was a direct diss to Morales in my opinion.

actually hard to ignore that when practically 90% of Mexican fans there were doin it right?

so i got a lil outta control
big deal
Lol

dont worry about it

you dont matter

this guy is annoyed by pacfans that say pac brutally KO morales... now he says it... what a losser... :D

It's called sarcasm "losser".

I couldn't say that with a straight face even if I wanted too.

NYAHAHA PWNED!

It's called sarcasm "losser".

I couldn't say that with a straight face even if I wanted too.

NYAHAHA PWNED!

I like the way I convinced you that Pac will KO Morales this time.

You're a good listener homie.

I like the way I convinced you that Pac will KO Morales this time.

You're a good listener homie.

Yeah it's your infinite boxing wisdom that you've gained by never stepping foot in a boxing ring and vast knowledge that dates as far back as the night Pac beat Barrera.

Thanks for the bad K too, I'll hit you up with some good K because I feel sorry for you. Glad to see were not wasting time.

Yeah it's your infinite boxing wisdom that you've gained by never stepping foot in a boxing ring and vast knowledge that dates as far back as the night Pac beat Barrera.

Thanks for the bad K too, I'll hit you up with some good K because I feel sorry for you. Glad to see were not wasting time.

yea. that's why you have in custom name that Pac will KO Morales right? it'll be a good fight indeed.

actually hard to ignore that when practically 90% of Mexican fans there were doin it right?

Well the article says different. It says that only one fan was making those comments. So again Gary Shaw could of just ignored it.

yea. that's why you have in custom name that Pac will KO Morales right? it'll be a good fight indeed.

Thanks for the sig, but can you please add "Brutally", "NYAHAHAA", and "Pwned" in it. I love filipino vocabulary.

When Morales is sleeping on the canvass, then we will meet again here and you will be crying in shame. lol!

A lot of Mexican fans in the podium just showed how much class they have. PAC answered them with a ViVa Mexico to show them we Filipinos have far more class, always will, than them insulting asses.
Im not mexican, and i know your a fool. One Mexican fan makes a fool of them selves and you take it out of hand. Just because Pac has class doesnt mean you do. If you had half the class manny had, you wouldnt be saying such ignorant ****.

I like the way I convinced you that Pac will KO Morales this time.

You're a good listener homie.


I thought you werent gana start **** again...........

Im not mexican, and i know your a fool. One Mexican fan makes a fool of them selves and you take it out of hand. Just because Pac has class doesnt mean you do. If you had half the class manny had, you wouldnt be saying such ignorant ****.
excuse me for sec
but i need to quote manny p for a second
PWNED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I thought you werent gana start **** again...........

*you can't see this post cuz this guy should be on ignore mode*

IT's on now

bring on the smack talk guys

Only about 8 hours left to Phillipino's National Hero loses again....dum dum dum. What to do with the time?

jack off to your oscar poster what else for you to do

jack off to your oscar poster what else for you to do

Haha. Let's not get into that subject, because you know you haven't had ***** since ***** had you.

Haha. Let's not get into that subject, because you know you haven't had ***** since ***** had you.

that assumption does not amke you less gay though and FYI im married so i aint have to hunt for that not that you know anything about it

that assumption does not amke you less gay though and FYI im married so i aint have to hunt for that not that you know anything about it

Yep, and I'm sure your wife is a hottie. Way to go playboy.

*you can't see this post cuz this guy should be on ignore mode*

PARA SAY'O..............PARA SAY'O........Phillllllipppinnoooooooo

you aint know, you aint gonna know

you aint know, you aint gonna know

Trust me, I have a pretttty good idea. Good luck with that.

Goldenboy.....stop ruining a good thread.

Only about 8 hours left to Phillipino's National Hero loses again....dum dum dum. What to do with the time?


The Philippines' National Hero has been dead for over 100 years. And his first name is Jose. :p

Look at the first post by Domzkidot.
Talk to him not to me.

Your probably pretty nervous Manny, your boys getting dropped tonight.

if you got beef Goldenboy bring yo stuff in Thunderdome. You're the only one in this thread making trouble. Please go back on topic which is Pac and Morales.

pilipina asawa ko, pinakamagagandang babae sa mundo, si golden boy magaasawa ng may etits

if you got beef Goldenboy bring yo stuff in Thunderdome. You're the only one in this thread making trouble. Please go back on topic which is Pac and Morales.

He told me to go jackoff first.
I'm the one making trouble?

pilipina asawa ko, pinakamagagandang babae sa mundo, si golden boy magaasawa ng may etits

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You must spread around repuptation before giving it to Hendrix again.


Alright man (hendrix), we got to stay on topic because they are purposely trying to start something.

Anyways, any good fights on the undercard?

Better yet, I'm just going to step away from this site until after the fight's over.

I'm tired of talking. I'm tired of hearing the same lame things from Pac fans as I heard last march. I'm tired of being annoyed.

One thing you won't hear from me is an excuse. I have too much pride for that.

Pac fans, as usual, start thinking of your excuses. Matter of fact, I might not be back on tonight, I'll be in a club getting tanked.

Don't worry, I'll pour some liqour out for Pac.

Better yet, I'm just going to step away from this site until after the fight's over.

I'm tired of talking. I'm tired of hearing the same lame things from Pac fans as I heard last march. I'm tired of being annoyed.

One thing you won't hear from me is an excuse. I have too much pride for that.

Pac fans, as usual, start thinking of your excuses. Matter of fact, I might not be back on tonight, I'll be in a club getting tanked.

Don't worry, I'll pour some liqour out for Pac.


NO more excuses.....we ran out of it. :D

Pacquiao was much more of a cheerful little fella back in the day.

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your ****face morales looked like **** buddy!!!!