Erik Morales wants WBC lightweight title.. Even if Corrales wins.

Esto Currently in Tijuana, currenly dedicated to taking care of a few business matters, Erik "Terrible" Morales declared yesterday that he wants to negotiate with his promoter, Bob Arums, so he can face Diego "Chico" Corrales, or #1 ranked WBC contender Michael Clark in July in Las Vegas. "There is nothing definitive in terms to my next fight. The only sure thing is that I will fight in July. The opponent, I have to talk later on with Bob Arum to see what he has to offer." Morales explained that his desire is to fight for the WBC lightweight title, and so he will wait for the results of the May 7 bout between WBC champ Jose Luis Castillo and WBO champ Diego Corrales. "If Castillo wins, his next bout is secure against Kostya Tszyu for the junior Welterweight championship of the world. That means he would leave the title vacant and thats where i would like to come in. Fighting for the crown against the opponent that the WBC puts," said El Terrible. Morales might fight Britain's Michael Clark (current #1 ranked contender) for the WBC title. "If Corrales wins, I would challenge him for the Title", added Morales who also doesnt discard the opportunity to figh for a world title of another oganization. "We have to wait for the result between Castillo and Corrales, then we'll see", said Erik.

Comments (20)

adeelr

morales can fight anyone right now, he is the kind of fighter that when he loses he gets better so, losing wouldn't make him any less of a fighter, he will probably bounce back up and knock a couple people out.

21y ago

phallus

thanks..well I only started watching boxing last year I just kept hearing about Corrales beating his wife but I thought people were joking joking??? fuck no, i wish, chico used to tune up with his wife, he used her for a punching bag - that's why from the moment i heard that i always refer to corrales as the wifebeater

21y ago

JOMS

Erik all the way, hope he wins his 4th title in a diff division .... i know for the first time he will be facing a guy really bigger than him, but I think Erik will hold up, even though he will be the underdog against Chico ... my only problem now, is how can I see the PAC-Morales re-match if his goin up to 135 ???

21y ago

lb4lbrob

he's running from barrera,and casamayor

21y ago

tracylee

thanks..well I only started watching boxing last year I just kept hearing about Corrales beating his wife but I thought people were joking No, unfortunately it's too true! :(

21y ago

Tha_Greatest6475

You havent heard about that yet? :eek: Thats where he disappeared to for those 2 yrs (prison) for beating up his PREGNANT wife (at that time anyway, but not the woman he's currently married to)...but he did say in an interview in Ring Mag. that "she played her part"! My response to that will always be "she's not a trained professional in the art of asswhipping though Chico"!! :rolleyes: That's the reason so many have the opinion of him that they do...regardless of him having done his time, so to speak, he shows no regret/remorse whatsoever...other than doing time of course! thanks..well I only started watching boxing last year I just kept hearing about Corrales beating his wife but I thought people were joking

21y ago

tracylee

Did Corrales beat up his wife or something? You havent heard about that yet? :eek: Thats where he disappeared to for those 2 yrs (prison) for beating up his PREGNANT wife (at that time anyway, but not the woman he's currently married to)...but he did say in an interview in Ring Mag. that "she played her part"! My response to that will always be "she's not a trained professional in the art of asswhipping though Chico"!! :rolleyes: That's the reason so many have the opinion of him that they do...regardless of him having done his time, so to speak, he shows no regret/remorse whatsoever...other than doing time of course!

21y ago

tracylee

In my opinion Corrales' chin isn't that good, and I think Morales' power isn't that good either, however, I wouldn't doubt if he knocked Corrales down once or twice, though.. Both fights are fights Morales wants since he's so interested in fighting PBF's leftovers.. I dont think it has anything to do with 'leftovers'...hell, theyre all leftovers if you think about it. It's not really anybodys fault that Erik is just now moving up to that wt. I'd say Pretty Boy is the last thing on Eriks mind really considering he doesnt need him to prove a thing!

21y ago

Tha_Greatest6475

beacause of the wifebeater's chin, i can see Erik beating him, not by knockout though, Morales is faster than Chico, and if he gives him enough of a body beating early in the fight ( which he has to do to take the edge off Chico's power ), also as others have said Chico has limited skills and Morales is a great boxer ...but EM should stay the fuck away from JL Castillo ( who's prob moving up after he beats the wifebeater anyway ) Did Corrales beat up his wife or something?

21y ago

phallus

In my opinion Corrales' chin isn't that good, and I think Morales' power isn't that good either, however, I wouldn't doubt if he knocked Corrales down once or twice, though.. Both fights are fights Morales wants since he's so interested in fighting PBF's leftovers.. beacause of the wifebeater's chin, i can see Erik beating him, not by knockout though, Morales is faster than Chico, and if he gives him enough of a body beating early in the fight ( which he has to do to take the edge off Chico's power ), also as others have said Chico has limited skills and Morales is a great boxer ...but EM should stay the fuck away from JL Castillo ( who's prob moving up after he beats the wifebeater anyway )

21y ago

jack_the_rippuh

21y ago

oldgringo

Chico has impressive power, and is tall/rangy. He has enough power to eventually stop Morales if he constantly lands later on in the fight. He doesn't have the power to stop Morales with one punch. Erik's chin is better than his, and better than anyone's outside of JLC 135 and down. That being said, Erik has a fair chance at beating Corrales, but a very very remote chance of beating JLC. Morales could KD Corrales with a good punch or two...Corrales doesn't have this granite chin. Morales wouldn't be able to KO him but he's definitely susceptible to being put on his ass if he's not careful. Morales' punches still hurt even if he's not able to KO elite guys anymore. It's not like Corrales is just going to be able to man up and walk through everything he throws like they're nothing.

21y ago

tracylee

Chico is too tall and big for Morales. Chico will not get KO'd vs a guy like Morales. Morales does not have the power, simple as that. Diego comes into fights weighing 147. He is tall as hell. Morales power is not even that great at 130, it will be worse at 135. Pac's power is not the same as Diego's. I dislike Diego very much but he is better than Erik because he is bigger and stronger. We just disageee on many pt's here...I think that Erik has more power than you give him credit for..and yes, Chico is extremely tall, especially for his wt. The best way to take a guys height away is body shots and to get inside. Erik can handle him..and like I said, Chico doesnt have the best chin. Just my opinion, and of course I could have it all wrong!

21y ago

Super_Lightweight

hmm Chico is too tall and big for Morales. Chico will not get KO'd vs a guy like Morales. Morales does not have the power, simple as that. Diego comes into fights weighing 147. He is tall as hell. Morales power is not even that great at 130, it will be worse at 135. Pac's power is not the same as Diego's. I dislike Diego very much but he is better than Erik because he is bigger and stronger.

21y ago

tracylee

Erik Morales will not beat Corrales or Castillo. Morales has good boxing skills but those two guys have the size and power to really fuck Morales up. Morales coulnd't put Pac down who used to be like 108 lbs...he will NEVER hurt Corrales or Castillo. Castillo would maul him the whole fight and Corrales would proably KO him with a brutal flurry or combo. Corrales has power (so did Pac) but not alot of skill...and a questionable chin at that. Erik's hardest test would definately be Castillo...in my opinion anyway, but chico wouldnt be too hard to overcome.

21y ago

Super_Lightweight

hmm Erik Morales will not beat Corrales or Castillo. Morales has good boxing skills but those two guys have the size and power to really fuck Morales up. Morales coulnd't put Pac down who used to be like 108 lbs...he will NEVER hurt Corrales or Castillo. Castillo would maul him the whole fight and Corrales would proably KO him with a brutal flurry or combo.

21y ago

grimeycat

morales wont fight castillo.........

21y ago

tracylee

corrales and freitas will hit morales harder then anyone ever before, if morales is gettign staggered by flyweights and guys liek barrera i can not seem him standing up, he will nto outbox these guys cause morales doesnt liek getting hurt once he gets tapped boom its tiem to fight which will get him KO'd thats underestimating Morales' chin...which is quite impressive! Him getting tagged and reacting the way he does (all out brawl) is more bad news for the OTHER guy than for him!

21y ago

Tha_Greatest6475

Jose Luis Castillo would beat Morales JLC ain't gonna fight like Pacquiao HAHHAA

21y ago

juanvalverde

wont happen against castillo, they are stable mates...my guess is that he'll go against diaz.

21y ago