Barrera still undecided on his next fight, might wait for Morales-Pac outcome

[chito]

barrera is scared right now because he knows it's very possible that pac would win on jan. 21!!

goddamnit, it's just 1 week and all the people from the philippines are so excited!!

[AIR_KENG]

http://www.*********.com/*********_2/headlines//EEFZpEFkVEftPJKYGs.html

Barrera-Chavez not set!

Wednesday, January 11 2006

Despite information to the contrary on the HBO website, WBC super featherweight champ Marco Antonio Barrera is NOT definite to move up in weight to face Jesus Chavez for the IBF lightweight title on March 25th at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. According to Golden Boy Promotions, Barrera's decision will depend upon the outcome of the January 21st fight between Manny Pacquiao and Erik Morales, who are battling for a WBC international super featherweight title and an eliminator for the WBC super featherweight title (which is held by Barrera). Golden Boy did confirm that Barrera will fight on March 25th (on HBO) and that Chavez is one of many opponents that is under consideration. A move up to the lightweight division (135 pound limit) will represent a significant career milestone for 5' 6" Barrera who began his career as a flyweight (112 pound limit) over sixteen years ago. On the other side of the ring, the 5' 8" Morales fought the first seven years of his career as a super bantamweight (122 pound limit) while the 5' 6 1/2" Pacquiao bounced around from the junior flyweight (108 pound limit) to the bantamweight divisions (118 pound limit) in his first five years as a pro.---Flattop

i thought this was already set??? well, if MAB is really waiting for MP-EM 2 before making his decision, then he should retire and be a promoter... damn... he ducks a lot for a future hall of famer

[DiegoFuego]

What's this, "If Pacquiao wins..." bull****? Barrera has to fight him no matter what.

[AIR_KENG]

What's this, "If Pacquiao wins..." bull****? Barrera has to fight him no matter what.

right... but boxing is boxing... if taylor can snob winky, then MAB can duck manny...

[dep_violator]

right... but boxing is boxing... if taylor can snob winky, then MAB can duck manny...

And be dubbed as MARCO ANTONIO BARRERA... A CHEAP COWARD.

[dr.archives]

Hi all,
I just have to say first that I’ve never replied to these discussions before, maybe I’m to nervous or whatever. But I was just on Maxboxing ( http://forums.********boxing.com/ind...howtopic=38577 ) and they had this article about the future of the Barrera-Pacquiao fight and, I think, it provides some interesting information, does anyone want to comment?

[jabsRstiff]

It's been over two years since MAB lost to Pacquiao.....
If MAB has no plans on facing the man who slaughtered him, & just dances around him with lesser foes...I'd rather see him retire.

[dep_violator]

It's been over two years since MAB lost to Pacquiao.....
If MAB has no plans on facing the man who slaughtered him, & just dances around him with lesser foes...I'd rather see him retire.

If he retires without clearing this one up. Many people generations from now will label him as a coward who ducks fighters and fights noobs for easy money.

[dr.archives]

See, I’m a huge Barrera fan but I would have to agree, he has to fight Pacquiao. Now, I found this other article on *********.com about a potential Barrera-Pacquiao 2:

Golden Boy Promotions matchmaker Eric Gomez told ********* Wednesday that the proposed Marco Antonio Barrera-Jesus Chavez fight is a no go for now. "For the moment, it will not go," said Gomez. "We are waiting to see what happens in the Pacquiao-Morales. Mr. Marco Antonio Barrera told us he will let us know who he will choose to fight him." Gomez said Barrera is interested in the possibility of a rematch with Pacquiao. "If Pacquiao wins, we are willing to make the fight happen on March 25. But, if he wins and gets injured, we could wait for him an extra month or so," Gomez revealed.

Other names mentioned for Barrera are WBO champ Jorge Barrios and WBA champ Vicente Mosquera. "Marco said he would be honor to fight a great champion like Jorge Barrios," commented Gomez. "We want him to fight the best out there. Barrios is one of them, but we will support him in wanting revenge against Pacquiao." As for Mosquera, "We had talks with Don King about Vicente Mosquera, because he had a good showing in the United States. We had talks, but no offers." Barrera vs Chavez for Chavez IBF lightweight title still remains an option. "Marco told us he was willing to fight Jesus Chavez," Gomez said. "On the other hand, Marco feels the lightweight division is too heavy for him. With Chavez, he would be taking a great risk."

[jabsRstiff]

If he retires without clearing this one up. Many people generations from now will label him as a coward who ducks fighters and fights noobs for easy money.

That's pretty much true. It's a shame, too....because he should be remembered as a great fighter, first.
He'll leave a huge question mark by not facing his conqueror.

That's one reason I'll root for Pacquiao over Morales....because if Morales wins, Barrera will probably face him again. I'd much rather see MAB-Pac II than MAB-Morales IV.