Erik Morales-Willie Limond Could Be on Tap This July
By Terence Dooley
Scotland's Willie Limond will be given the chance of a lifetime when taking on Mexican great Erik Morales in either Mexico or California according to the lightweight's trainer, Billy Nelson, who confirmed that his fighter accepted an offer for the fight. It remains to be seen if everything goes forward, and when and where the fight will happen.
Limond, 33-2 (8), gained a lot of respect when flooring Amir Khan in their 2007 bout but was withdrawn from the fray due to the accumulation of some shocking facial damage. Since then, Willie has fought for the vacant WBU title, a points win over Ryan Barrett, but had faded from the forefront of many fan's minds in recent times.
A fight against El Terrible, 49-6 (34), would see Limond take an amazing step up in class. Erik looked a done deal when retiring after a WBC lightweight title loss to David Diaz in 2007 only to return with a points win over Jose Alfaro in March of this year, with Erik up at welterwewight for that one.
Morales has two bouts scheduled for July and Limond seems on the verge of grabbing an amazing opportunity.
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