NEWSFLASH: MORALES will not move up without PACQUIAO

5 pounds is a lot for skinny little guys like Pacman. For a heavyweight 5 pounds is nothing, but for little guys 5 pounds is a bigger percentage of their body. By the way, those 5 pounds gained will probably be fat since its imposible gain 5 pounds of muscle in 2 months. Don't forget Pacman is just a forward coming fighter like Trinidad. After Marquez swithched strategy by the 2nd round, Pacman was rendered harmless and was almost finished by Marquez. All that Marquez did was raise his right hand and move left to avoid Pacman's left straight. If you see that fight again, Marquez was just brilliantly going in circles to the left. I give Marquez a lot of credit for being so smart in spite of his pain. I see a repeat of Barrera vs Prince Hammed in this fight, where Morales outboxes technic defficient Pacwoman. Morales is a boxer/puncher. Pacman is just a puncher period. Pacman will beaten silly like he was for 11 rounds against Marquez.Pac's power is such that pople find it easy to overlook his boxing abilities. Many, to illustrate an alleged lack of boxing skills on Pac's part, refer to the Marquez fight; conveniently overlooking the MAB meeting, which, if it were only a matter of power, Pac could not have dominated. Dominating a fighter, round after round, who is considered one of the most skilled ever to climb a ring cannot be because of power alone. Boxing skills are mandatory. Pac seldom won by puncher's chance. Most of his victories came via giving fits to his opponents. That takes boxing skills. Comparing the Pac- Morales setto with the Hamed-MAB fight is a stretch. MAB doesn't fight like Morales or Pac. Neither did Hamed. Similarities cannot even begin. Going back to the Marquez fight, is anyone saying Marquez, with all his vaunted boxing abilities, DOMINATED after he turned the tide? I don't hear any. In a number of the middle and later rounds, judges saw the fight as either close or Pac's rounds. (The judging error could not have been controversial had it been that Marquez was dominant all throughout the rounds after the first and second and he would have eked out a decision had that dominance been there). Isn't there a good chance that Marquez failed to dominate because Pac, not only has power but also boxing skills-- both offense and defense? Looking at the post fight pictures, one can say that Marquez's face was more a nightmare than Pac's. If Pac were unable to box, how did those lumps and half closed eye happen? ;)

what i predict is a very good fight Im going to have to disagree with you on this one bro... I predict its going to be a great fight! :D

Hey, listen folks! I predict a win of Pacquiao over Morales in their coming fight. You may disagree with me but here are the facts: 1. Most of Pacquiao's win in his fights were via the short route, while Morales' fights last to the distance. 2. Pacquiao is much younger than Morales, age in boxing is a determining factor. 3. Pacquiao's annihilation of Barrera was convincing, on the other hand the loss of Morales to Barrera is convincing too. Who's the tougher guy? 4. Morales' physical attribute is bigger than that of Pacquiao but it cannot be established that all bigger fighters prevailed over smaller opponents. 5. Pacquiao's power is devastating while Morales' power is suspect. In their three fights, Morales did not deck Barrera even once. Look at his face after the fights. Thank You! Pacquaio has been knocking out more of his opponents but look at the quality of opponents, other than JMM and Barrera he hasn't really fought many other top tear fighters, Morales on the other hand has been fighting only the best for quite a while. Also expect Morales to come out in much better physical condition than in prior fights, he has more at stake. Look for him to come in closer to 130 than he did against Barrera and in with better stamina. I expect him to outbox and frustrate pacquiao early and earn a late stoppage. A KO of morales just seems unreal, this guys never even been really hurt in his career. Either way we'll see march 19th, cant wait.

what i predict is a very good fight

I agree Pac is the faster paced, faster hand, harder puncher. Yes Morales does have a size advantage but i think Pacs speed and movement will of set that. Then its down to power and youth which is on Pacs side. I think it will be a great fight but will end in a late Ko of morales.

Pacquiao Will Surely Win Over Morales Hey, listen folks! I predict a win of Pacquiao over Morales in their coming fight. You may disagree with me but here are the facts: 1. Most of Pacquiao's win in his fights were via the short route, while Morales' fights last to the distance. 2. Pacquiao is much younger than Morales, age in boxing is a determining factor. 3. Pacquiao's annihilation of Barrera was convincing, on the other hand the loss of Morales to Barrera is convincing too. Who's the tougher guy? 4. Morales' physical attribute is bigger than that of Pacquiao but it cannot be established that all bigger fighters prevailed over smaller opponents. 5. Pacquiao's power is devastating while Morales' power is suspect. In their three fights, Morales did not deck Barrera even once. Look at his face after the fights. Thank You!

This is my prediction. Manny Pacquiao will TKO Eric Morales at the very first round!!!

He was bigger and slower. Thats my point.

5 pounds is a lot for skinny little guys like Pacman. For a heavyweight 5 pounds is nothing, but for little guys 5 pounds is a bigger percentage of their body. By the way, those 5 pounds gained will probably be fat since its imposible gain 5 pounds of muscle in 2 months. Don't forget Pacman is just a forward coming fighter like Trinidad. After Marquez swithched strategy by the 2nd round, Pacman was rendered harmless and was almost finished by Marquez. All that Marquez did was raise his right hand and move left to avoid Pacman's left straight. If you see that fight again, Marquez was just brilliantly going in circles to the left. I give Marquez a lot of credit for being so smart in spite of his pain. I see a repeat of Barrera vs Prince Hammed in this fight, where Morales outboxes technic defficient Pacwoman. Morales is a boxer/puncher. Pacman is just a puncher period. Pacman will beaten silly like he was for 11 rounds against Marquez. MAB was a puncher/boxer, he got his ass handed to him. What's your point? Plus did you know that Morales, was ELEVEN pounds heavier than MAB in their last fight?!? What happened there?

5 pounds is a lot for skinny little guys like Pacman. For a heavyweight 5 pounds is nothing, but for little guys 5 pounds is a bigger percentage of their body. By the way, those 5 pounds gained will probably be fat since its imposible gain 5 pounds of muscle in 2 months. Don't forget Pacman is just a forward coming fighter like Trinidad. After Marquez swithched strategy by the 2nd round, Pacman was rendered harmless and was almost finished by Marquez. All that Marquez did was raise his right hand and move left to avoid Pacman's left straight. If you see that fight again, Marquez was just brilliantly going in circles to the left. I give Marquez a lot of credit for being so smart in spite of his pain. I see a repeat of Barrera vs Prince Hammed in this fight, where Morales outboxes technic defficient Pacwoman. Morales is a boxer/puncher. Pacman is just a puncher period. Pacman will beaten silly like he was for 11 rounds against Marquez.

Morales is the man to beat in a Pac-Morales meeting. He's the bigger fellow and the fight--chances are-- shall be at the weight he is currently fighting in. It's Pac who will be going up to challenge Morales at the latter's weight turf. One can merely try to evaluate what Pac's chances are given the situation he shall be in if and when he faces Morales. If Morales dares to go back down to featherweight, then, it shall be HIS chances that should be evaluated, as featherweight is Pac's turf. Morales is 130 pound king, according to most people's reckoning. Pac is the widely acknowledged featherweight champ---THE PEOPLE's CHAMP, if you will, :) although JMM and Chi would certainly begrudge that! ;)

watup grayfist long time no see buddyHi, pal!!! :) Had my plate full for a while! Good to see ya again, buddy! :D

If the third Morales-MAB meeting turns out to be anywhere near the previous two editions, both fighters can only emerge from it pretty much scathed. Nobody comes out of any war exactly the same as before one gets into one. If Pacquiao faces Morales anytime soon after MAB-Erik III, the Erik Pac shall be going up against won't be the Erik MAB will be facing this coming weekened. This upcoming fight--and I repeat, if it is close in character to the previous two(from all indications it shall be)-- will take its toll on Morales; as it would on MAB. On the other hand, Pac's last meeting (Marquez) served only to teach him a few lessons and left him with not much more than a blistered toe, a sore hand and, yes, a little disappointment. His upcoming fight against a Thai in Manila, is seen as one that is a mere filler to so much of his vacant time. :) If Pac meets Morales at catch weight of 128, his chances improve even more. But is there any chance that Arum would agree to that? Fat chance! :rolleyes: watup grayfist long time no see buddy

Im pretty sure Morales will or has learned something from the JMM Pac fight.. so he should know what to do with Pac.. IMO I say this fight will be close and Morales should pull off a pretty close decision...

If the third Morales-MAB meeting turns out to be anywhere near the previous two editions, both fighters can only emerge from it pretty much scathed. Nobody comes out of any war exactly the same as before one gets into one. If Pacquiao faces Morales anytime soon after MAB-Erik III, the Erik Pac shall be going up against won't be the Erik MAB will be facing this coming weekened. This upcoming fight--and I repeat, if it is close in character to the previous two(from all indications it shall be)-- will take its toll on Morales; as it would on MAB. On the other hand, Pac's last meeting (Marquez) served only to teach him a few lessons and left him with not much more than a blistered toe, a sore hand and, yes, a little disappointment. His upcoming fight against a Thai in Manila, is seen as one that is a mere filler to so much of his vacant time. :) If Pac meets Morales at catch weight of 128, his chances improve even more. But is there any chance that Arum would agree to that? Fat chance! :rolleyes:

If Morales would not move up in weight, then Pacman would not move up in weight either. LOL, Honestly, I think Morales will be too much for Pacman, but who knows? Pacman is a storm! Without a bias opinion - I say Morales will NOT BE too much for Pacman. WHY?????? Beacause pacman can take a punch, has the power fist over Morales (this is proven fact of Pacquiao vs. MAB - MAB was KD) and (Morales vs. MAB - MAB wasn't KD) and (Pacquiao vs. JMM) he is explosive, pacquiao has speed, pacquiao is non-stop or has great stamina and Pacquiao has a great ace trainer on his side who can fine tune his skills. But let's see on their fight who the better fighter is. I say 60% Pacquiao over 40% Morales.

If Morales would not move up in weight, then Pacman would not move up in weight either. LOL, Honestly, I think Morales will be too much for Pacman, but who knows? Pacman is a storm!

Yeah, Morales vs. Pacquiao would be a spectacular fight. Both are tough.

Hope that Erik's next opponent would be Pac already.

i love both those guys. tough fight to call. if morales can box, he should win, but if he decides to brawl, i think pac takes it. man, whatever, thats the biggest fight that can be made right now. i want that over anything else.