I just rewatched Morales vs Pacquiao 1

Just rewatched this schooling again Epic

Morales really did teach Pacquiao a boxing lesson here, From round one Manny tried to back Erik up but Erik showed his warrior strength and fought back, Manny was on the back foot all night. El terrible really was something special. Manny just relied on his straight left back then, that and his tenacity, his energy and power. Morales was much more experienced and had the better skills. But Pacquiao showed that he was still learning and Roach developed the right hand in the rematch and the rubber. Pacquiao fought to to stay alive, to eat, the feed his family. There was no time to learn the skills when his left hand and his high energy driven by his literal hunger were doing the job. The fact he was able to learn so much and develop so much late into his career makes what he done even more amazing.

Yes. The interviews he did for television after the fight where he does say he believes them taking blood from him was really just an imposter hired by Leonard Ellerbe for a short film that own awards on the student film circuit Either way it's a stupid excuse that deserves ridicule

Other way around. Morales said he watched the Márquez fight a lot and used that for his game plan. See my post above. Completely agree with you.

I thought Marquez fought Pacquiao first? You may be right and I’m thinking vice versa. I do remember how both men used similar tactics but Morales’ length allowed him to do certain things better.

Great fight. Two warriors. Pac was cut bad and it played a role in the fight. Barrera, Pac, Morales and Marquez, All elite, skilled boxers and all great fan friendly warriors.

keep on rewatching excellent advise. u can learn a lot watching 2 great boxers fight.

Great fight to rewatch. Morales was my favourite fighter for years :boxing: Same If Morales never achieved another thing in his life he will always be the man that beat Pacquiao in 11 rounds, then stood toe to toe with him in his stance, and lastly made him cry.

Great fight to rewatch. Morales was my favourite fighter for years :boxing:

One of my favorite fights to rewatch. Two of my favorite fighters ever. Morales in that last round is one of the most bada55 things you’ll see in a boxing match. :boxing:

He laid the blueprint for everyone else. Real apparent that Marquez used this fight to battle Pacquiao. So did Mayweather to an extent. Other way around. Morales said he watched the Márquez fight a lot and used that for his game plan.

My favorite part, I forgot which round it was, but Manny does one of his patent fast combos and Morales raises his gloves in mocking fashion like he was shocked by it. What an awesome fight, and credit to Pacquio and Morales for putting it all on the line. As Lampley said, in fights like these there's really no loser or winner. People just remember it was a great fight. I've watched Ward vs Gatti 1 so many times yet each year I still forget who won it.

prime pac?? wtf??? LOL!!!! How was he not his prime you muppet? 27 year old multiple time champion who’d been fighting as a pro for over a decade isn’t in his prime now? Let me guess, he very suddenly entered his mythical prime in the Morales II fight right? Or maybe it was only when he went to 140 and beat Hatton that he was in his prime...but then he lost to Márquez not long after...:thinking:

Morales not only schooled Manny, but clowned Manny by turning southpaw in the last round:haha: ...and lost the round in a close fight on the cards. I get the bravado thing, but it was stupid. I was at that fight, and bet a decent amount of money on morales...I wasn't thrilled about him basically giving away the last round.

He laid the blueprint for everyone else. Real apparent that Marquez used this fight to battle Pacquiao. So did Mayweather to an extent. I thought Marquez fought Pacquiao first?

Morales really did teach Pacquiao a boxing lesson here, From round one Manny tried to back Erik up but Erik showed his warrior strength and fought back, Manny was on the back foot all night. El terrible really was something special. He laid the blueprint for everyone else. Real apparent that Marquez used this fight to battle Pacquiao. So did Mayweather to an extent.

Yeah fantastic fight, two fantastic fighters, still watch it from time to time, this was the time i still liked lampley commentating, he actually commentated on what was happening in the ring and was good at it now he just sucks,

Morales won 8 -4 imo. He doesnt get enough credit for beating a prime pac. Was morales best victory imo Completely agree with this

Morales won 8 -4 imo. He doesnt get enough credit for beating a prime pac. Was morales best victory imo I completely agree mate, I told him that when I met him in Vegas too :)

Nah, Pacquiao clearly lost this one 7-5. He beat Floyd 8-4 though. Carry on :) LOL thanks for the laugh :lol1: