Erik Morales will look to shine against Raheem.

"Facing a fighter that is quick and has a big amateur experience will be a big challenge because it will give me the opportunity to shine other aspects of my game," said Erik Morales at the press conference this Wednesday in Los Angeles, California next to his opponent, American, Zahir Raheem. Morales and Raheem met with each other prio to the battle they will star in September 10 at the Staples Center. The fight is schedule for 12 rounds and will be the main event of the Top Rank promotion that night. "Few times in my career have i fought opponents with the technical quality of Raheem because of that I want to ensure the fans that they will witness a very intersting fight," added the triple ex champ of the world. Morales has planned to seclude himself in the Mexican mountains this weekend, more specifically the Otomi Ceremonial Center, and the Wednesday before the figth with Raheem he will arrive in the City of Angels directly from Toluca. The pride of Tijuana also revealed that should he come out as the victor this september, he plans to fight again in December. "I want to do 3 fights in 2006 and i expect one of those to be for the lightweight championship of the world," he added. For his part, Raheem comented, "Few times does life present you opportunities and this is one of them. It would be a great thing to beat Erik Morales, and thats my intent because opportunities can not be let to waste."