Morales got a Bonus!

I understand tha Morales prefers Winning gloves, BUT why does he want the other guy using them too?? It should be like each one usaes whatever they feel comfortable with! :boxing:

Grant gloves are like giant down pillows, they are great for guys who play D all night (Roy Jones)

These people fail to realize that Grant Boxing makes the best gloves.. How do you know? Maybe for Heavyweights :boxing:

These people fail to realize that Grant Boxing makes the best gloves..

It's a known fact that Morales prefers the Winning gloves because he says his hand doesn't fit well in the Reyes gloves. It's not something that has been brought up just for this fight he has been using these gloves for awhile now. I don't think it has anything to do with Morales being scared of Pacquiao's power. yup he's been using Winning gloves. but that doesnt mean his opponent will have to use the same. he's no longer the champ to dictate what type of gloves to be used in the fight. but it has been in the contract anyway.

It's a known fact that Morales prefers the Winning gloves because he says his hand doesn't fit well in the Reyes gloves. It's not something that has been brought up just for this fight he has been using these gloves for awhile now. I don't think it has anything to do with Morales being scared of Pacquiao's power.

martinwbc-I agree, I THINK if Pacquaio will swarm Morales he could come up with an early KO. However if he tries to take it down the stretch, I favor Morales as he will have adapted to Manny's style. I favor Manny early but Morales later. Rockin-I do believe that would Chuck. Just out of curiosity...Why is it that Giampa/Moretti/Smith usually judge the same fights? What else reason do you have in mind? :)

Apparently, Arum inserted the clause about Winning gloves in the fight contract which Pacquiao’s US promoter Murad Muhammad overlooked or didn’t think important. It could’ve been in fine print and Muhammad probably left his glasses at home. But whatever the reason, the contract was signed and the Winning gloves were stipulated. lmao dat shits too funny hahahhahaha

The key factor in that fight isnt the gloves but Moretti/Giampa, with those judges in mind Pacman has bigger things to worry about. The whole glove ordeal is Murads fault not Morales/Arum but Murads for overlooking such a stipulation. maybe you're right. the gloves are not the key factors. or maybe it is. i'd also think your way if Pac'll be facing an ordinary and easier fighter. but he's not so IMO, in this closely rated fighters every little thing can be considered as a factor. Particularly in a way where he reduces his great advantage which is his power punches. with a pudded gloves, his opponent wont be hurt as much as how he could if he'd be wearing more pudded gloves.

martinwbc-I agree, I THINK if Pacquaio will swarm Morales he could come up with an early KO. However if he tries to take it down the stretch, I favor Morales as he will have adapted to Manny's style. I favor Manny early but Morales later. Rockin-I do believe that would Chuck. Just out of curiosity...Why is it that Giampa/Moretti/Smith usually judge the same fights?

By Ronnie Nathanielsz Morales, who has always used gloves that carry the brand name “Winning” and are manufactured in Japan, made the choice while Pacquiao who said he was “not bothered about which gloves I wear,” did indicate, however, that he was a little more comfortable with the Cleto Reyes gloves, which are made in Mexico and have a little less padding which is good for a puncher like him. Roach indicated that Morales wanted “Winning,” which has more padding since he suspects the former three-time world champion has brittle hands. In an interview with Manila sportswriters, Roach said Morales was “scared of Manny’s punching power. There’s no doubt about that” pointing out that the Reyes gloves are “a puncher’s gloves and power registers” while the Winning gloves are “softer,” leading him to suspect that Morales “must have bad hands and wants more padding on the gloves.” By Joaquin M. Henson The theory is Pacquiao can do more damage on Morales with Reyes gloves than the Japanese kind. And if Morales’ knuckles are brittle as they reportedly are, the extra padding will give additional protection. Apparently, Arum inserted the clause about Winning gloves in the fight contract which Pacquiao’s US promoter Murad Muhammad overlooked or didn’t think important. It could’ve been in fine print and Muhammad probably left his glasses at home. But whatever the reason, the contract was signed and the Winning gloves were stipulated. Pacquiao’s trainer Freddie Roach seems to think the gloves will make a difference. That’s neither here nor there because the reality is Winning gloves will be used and nobody can do anything to change it.The more Pacquiao’s handlers grumble, the more negative vibes they generate so they should just put it behind them and move forward. Manny Pacquiao will let his fists do the talking, not his gloves, when he takes on Erik Morales at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas this Sunday morning (Manila time). Talk about promoter Bob Arum pulling a fast one on Pacquiao to require Japanese-made Winning gloves that Morales prefers has unsettled the Filipino’s fans who fear things are being rigged to favor the Mexican in the 12-round pay-per-view bout. Arum is Morales’ promoter and he’d like nothing better than Pacquiao to lose. Pacquiao would rather use the Mexican-made Cleto Reyes gloves which has less padding on the knuckles than the Winning brand. The extra padding blunts the impact of a fighter’s punches. The theory is Pacquiao can do more damage on Morales with Reyes gloves than the Japanese kind. And if Morales’ knuckles are brittle as they reportedly are, the extra padding will give additional protection. In title fights, the champion has the privilege of choosing the brand of gloves, like a dueler with the first pick of his pistol or saber. But no crown will be on the line in this Sunday’s encounter so neither fighter has the right to select his "weapon." Apparently, Arum inserted the clause about Winning gloves in the fight contract which Pacquiao’s US promoter Murad Muhammad overlooked or didn’t think important. It could’ve been in fine print and Muhammad probably left his glasses at home. But whatever the reason, the contract was signed and the Winning gloves were stipulated. Pacquiao’s trainer Freddie Roach seems to think the gloves will make a difference. That’s neither here nor there because the reality is Winning gloves will be used and nobody can do anything to change it.The more Pacquiao’s handlers grumble, the more negative vibes they generate so they should just put it behind them and move forward. Pacquiao himself isn’t bothered. He was quoted as saying unless Arum sticks blades in Morales’ gloves, he doesn’t think the brand will matter. The other negative talk coming out of the boxing woodwork is Pacquiao’s supporters insisting the only way he’ll beat Morales is by knockout. The insinuation is he’ll get a raw deal from judges Dave Moretti, Chuck Giampa and Paul Smith. That misgiving, of course, won’t sit well with the trio whose integrity is in effect being questioned. It’s too early to paint a bleak picture for Pacquiao. The use of the Winning gloves. Arum influencing the three judges to see it Morales’ way if the fight goes the distance. Pacquiao looking sluggish in sparring a few days ago. All that talk smacks of negativism which is something Pacquiao can do without. The key factor in that fight isnt the gloves but Moretti/Giampa, with those judges in mind Pacman has bigger things to worry about. The whole glove ordeal is Murads fault not Morales/Arum but Murads for overlooking such a stipulation.