Erik Morales' Trainer Expects Tough Fight From Lorenzo

Dec 16, 2010 • 12:00 AM ET

By Jhonny Gonzalez

Dominican Francisco Lorenzo, who has a victory by disqualification over Humberto Soto and then battled with him for 12 rounds in the rematch, will try to upset Érik Morales this Saturday in Tijuana. Lorenzo replaces Argentinian Rodrigo "Hyena" Barrios who was unable to leave the country due to a pending legal case. The WBC silver junior welterweight title is being defended by Morales.

José Morales, Erik's father and trainer, said he was "concerned and upset" over the late replacement and said "there is no time to study him, the style is different from Barrios. We must be careful. We worked hard and had a plan for 'Hyena'."

"He has beaten Soto, although by disqualification, he is not an inferior opponent. I view him as a good fighter, but more importantly the public in Tijuana will leave happy because of a great fight."

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Erik Morales' Trainer Expects Tough Fight From Lorenzo

ByJhonny Gonzalez

Dec 16, 2010 • 12:00 AM ET

By Jhonny Gonzalez

"He has beaten Soto, although by disqualification, he is not an inferior opponent. I view him as a good fighter, but more importantly the public in Tijuana will leave happy because of a great fight."