Erik Morales Would Like To Fight Juan Manuel Marquez
By Jhonny Gonzalez
Former triple division champion Erik Morales is preparing for his next fight, against Willie Limond of Scotland on September 11 at Plaza de Toros in Mexico. Morales returned earlier this year after years on inactivity. He wants to become the first Mexican boxer to win four world titles in four weight divisions.
The fight earlier this year was a welterweight contest and so is the upcoming fight with Limond. The one fight Morales would like to get is against Juan Manuel Marquez, the champion of the WBA and WBO at lightweight. Morales thinks he can take off enough weight to fight for a title at 135-pounds.
"Being back in the ring is something I really like. I have goals and one of them is to win my fourth world championship. Against Limond I will achieve a great victory. Everything is in the dedication and discipline. You will see a faster and more powerful Erik Morales, because my concern is that people see real boxing and not fantasies," Morales said.
"I hope that later on the WBC give me the opportunity to fight for their title at 135 pounds. I'm only thinking about Limond but I'm ready for any lightweight champion. I've worked hard to return after a break of two and a half years. A fight with Juan Manuel Marquez would be a good choice because he is the best 135 pound fighter in the world. I would love that fight, but its not up to me."
