Pacquiao vs Morales

[evosbm]

that's funny where the f_ck is EM, I think his still licking his wounds from the beating against MAB, and if its EM, PAC has to fight it's scheduled for March 19, anyaway for PAC it does not matter if it is EM or JMM he will go forward and put those punches in...

after EM-MAB3, i had a big doubt over EM's capability to beat Pacman. imagine, EM cant beat a fighter whom Pacman slaughtered lopsidedly. what more could happen to EM when he meets Pacman?

[ELPacman]

According to Shiva from Manny's official website at http://mannypacquiao.ph...
PACQUIAO-MORALES PLANNED FOR MARCH 19!!!
Salven L. Lagumbay
mannypacquiao.ph
January 10, 2005

In a major development in the light of Juan Manuel Marquez's continued insistence on a $1.5 Million purse, organizers are now reportedly willing to go straight into a more juicy and lucrative match-up involving two titans, as reigning Ring Magazine featherweight king Manny Pacquiao is now penciled in to face Mexican legend Erik Morales on March 19 in an HBO pay-per-view event.

**********'s Greg Leon, in his report, has indicated that after Puerto Rican newspaper El Nuevo Dia broke the news of the collapse of the eagerly anticipated February 26 rematch between Pacquiao and Marquez, the Filipino ring icon is now planning to move up to 130 lbs to rumble with Morales, who until recently held the WBC junior lightweight crown.

"The usually talkative Murad Muhammad surprisingly had no comment when we spoke to him last night," Leon wrote. "Top Rank's Bob Arum and Todd DuBoef were unavailable for immediate comment when ********** called them on the cellular phones. Like Muhammad, Top Rank PR guy Lee Samuels had nothing to say," Leon added.

Maxboxing's Steve Kim, ciing industry sources, said "the match is being made by Top Rank to put Marco Antonio Barrera and Golden Boy Promotions in a bind. With Morales and Pacquiao facing each other, Barrera finds himself for the time being without a big-name opponent. Perhaps he can face Marquez, who sees himself on the outside looking in again."

Middle of last week, promoter Murad Muhammad had gone to Las Vegas to confer with Top Rank people regarding the Pacquiao-Marquez February 26 bout, but apparently, both camps were not able to resolve Marquez's purse demand.

"Bob [Arum] and I are trying to straighten out Marquez' situation. Marquez took the stand that he believes that Pacquiao should not be paid as much as him, or more," Muhammad told *********.

In the same report, Murad confirmed that a July bout with Erik Morales is indeed in the works, but said a switch in opponents from Marquez to Erik Morales was "not discussed in today's meeting." The meeting was supposed to resume last Friday. The American promoter, however, cautioned: "If there is a fight with Erik Morales that is offered to me, Pacquiao and I would happy to take it."

Nobody knew what transpired in the meetings that ensued Friday, but apparently, Pacquiao-Morales on March 19 topped the agenda.

Meanwhile, Pacquiao is set to officially start his rigid preparation today under Freddie Roach at the latter's Wild Card Gym on Vine Street in Hollywood. Pacquiao left the country last Saturday evening accompanied by Filipino trainer Buboy Fernandez.
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[evosbm]

According to Shiva from Manny's official website at http://mannypacquiao.ph...
PACQUIAO-MORALES PLANNED FOR MARCH 19!!!
Salven L. Lagumbay
mannypacquiao.ph
January 10, 2005

In a major development in the light of Juan Manuel Marquez's continued insistence on a $1.5 Million purse, organizers are now reportedly willing to go straight into a more juicy and lucrative match-up involving two titans, as reigning Ring Magazine featherweight king Manny Pacquiao is now penciled in to face Mexican legend Erik Morales on March 19 in an HBO pay-per-view event.

**********'s Greg Leon, in his report, has indicated that after Puerto Rican newspaper El Nuevo Dia broke the news of the collapse of the eagerly anticipated February 26 rematch between Pacquiao and Marquez, the Filipino ring icon is now planning to move up to 130 lbs to rumble with Morales, who until recently held the WBC junior lightweight crown.

"The usually talkative Murad Muhammad surprisingly had no comment when we spoke to him last night," Leon wrote. "Top Rank's Bob Arum and Todd DuBoef were unavailable for immediate comment when ********** called them on the cellular phones. Like Muhammad, Top Rank PR guy Lee Samuels had nothing to say," Leon added.

Maxboxing's Steve Kim, ciing industry sources, said "the match is being made by Top Rank to put Marco Antonio Barrera and Golden Boy Promotions in a bind. With Morales and Pacquiao facing each other, Barrera finds himself for the time being without a big-name opponent. Perhaps he can face Marquez, who sees himself on the outside looking in again."

Middle of last week, promoter Murad Muhammad had gone to Las Vegas to confer with Top Rank people regarding the Pacquiao-Marquez February 26 bout, but apparently, both camps were not able to resolve Marquez's purse demand.

"Bob [Arum] and I are trying to straighten out Marquez' situation. Marquez took the stand that he believes that Pacquiao should not be paid as much as him, or more," Muhammad told *********.

In the same report, Murad confirmed that a July bout with Erik Morales is indeed in the works, but said a switch in opponents from Marquez to Erik Morales was "not discussed in today's meeting." The meeting was supposed to resume last Friday. The American promoter, however, cautioned: "If there is a fight with Erik Morales that is offered to me, Pacquiao and I would happy to take it."

Nobody knew what transpired in the meetings that ensued Friday, but apparently, Pacquiao-Morales on March 19 topped the agenda.

Meanwhile, Pacquiao is set to officially start his rigid preparation today under Freddie Roach at the latter's Wild Card Gym on Vine Street in Hollywood. Pacquiao left the country last Saturday evening accompanied by Filipino trainer Buboy Fernandez.
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another posibility why JMM might be trying to threat the rematch is he wants to destract Pacman on his training so that Pacman will lose his appetite and concentration on his training. and then, at last minute here comes JMM signing the contract. like Roach had expected, this bout will be a mind game fight.

[fist-of-fury]

another posibility why JMM might be trying to threat the rematch is he wants to destract Pacman on his training so that Pacman will lose his appetite and concentration on his training. and then, at last minute here comes JMM signing the contract. like Roach had expected, this bout will be a mind game fight.

You could be right. Though I hope Murad gets Morales instead. A Morales match will be more lucrative for Pacman and more exciting for fans. Not to mention Morales should be a much easier target than JMM.

[abdiel2k3]

after EM-MAB3, i had a big doubt over EM's capability to beat Pacman. imagine, EM cant beat a fighter whom Pacman slaughtered lopsidedly. what more could happen to EM when he meets Pacman?

so do u think pac should be fighten larios?
pac had a terrible fight against nedel hussein
and larios had no big prob with nedel

[m00ks]

so do u think pac should be fighten larios?
pac had a terrible fight against nedel hussein
and larios had no big prob with nedel

I wouldn't say he had a terrible fight against Skinny. He dominated aside from getting knocked down in the fourth.

[abdiel2k3]

I wouldn't say he had a terrible fight against Skinny. He dominated aside from getting knocked down in the fourth.

lmao
are u kiddin me?
pac dominated nedel other then be floored and almost out from a counter JAB?
come on now guy

[Mr. Ryan]

This, not the Barrera fights, is the defining moments in these 2 fighters careers! This is one that can really go either way. Morales is the better boxer and more experienced, all though he is on the slide in my opinion. Pacquiao is the quicker, harder puncher, but is reckless, which spells doom against Morales. With Pacquiao-Marquez, I thought Pacquiao could afford to make some mistakes, with Morales he can't. Pacquiao needs to be in the shape of his life, he needs to make the version of himself that stopped Barrera look like a bloated cop. This is Morales' most dangerous fight of his career, as Pacquiao is the only fighter I can think of that Morales has faced that can really test Morales' chin. I'm going to with my guts and pick Pacquiao by SD. As long as Pacquiao starts fast, is in great shape, and fights his normal tenacious fight, he will win this fight. But remember, he has to fight the fight of his life. This is no Marquez, this is the real deal.

[borikua]

better fight than Pac-JMM...Pac by tko

[m00ks]

lmao
are u kiddin me?
pac dominated nedel other then be floored and almost out from a counter JAB?
come on now guy

LOL dude, I have the fight in 2 dvds and saw it aprox 11 times. All Nedal did was protect himself while Pac unloaded on his ass. You're gonna honestly tell me that Nedal did better in that fight than Manny?!? Like I said, he got floored by that counter jab which even shocked me and Pac ran THAT whole round, but other than that, please tell me name me the other rounds where Nedal was the clear winner. I'd be surprised if you can name 3. By the way, I don't score elbows, tackles or hitting after the break.