Manny-Morales, They Meet, Event Set

[mr. bojangles]

Any Pinoy prospects underneath this fight? Is Z Gorres in? Rodel Mayol (vs. Ivan Calderon), Randy Suico (vs. a top superfeatherweight)?

[m00ks]

Now I can truly say that Marquez is a f@cking CHICKEN!!!!!!!!!

Mar-WHO? Forgot about that guy. We got a better fight to look forward too. A GUARANTEE action-packed thriller. (I think I just jixned it)

[m00ks]

Any Pinoy prospects underneath this fight? Is Z Gorres in? Rodel Mayol (vs. Ivan Calderon), Randy Suico (vs. a top superfeatherweight)?

Pretty sure Gorres will fight on the undercard.

[JaNnO]

First pic:

pac doesn't look too small compared to erik. erik's height advantage doesn't look like 2-inches.

[Chups]

Mar-WHO? Forgot about that guy. We got a better fight to look forward too. A GUARANTEE action-packed thriller. (I think I just jixned it)

Bok bok bok bokoook!!

Trans: crockle ****aa doodle dooo!!

[m00ks]

pac doesn't look too small compared to erik. erik's height advantage doesn't look like 2-inches.

I noticed the exact same thing. He's only a couple of inches taller. I would have thought he'd be towering over Pac. Ohhh man, I'm never gonna be able to wait till March. Well here's one ppv I'm definatley buying.

[THRILLAinmanila]

I noticed the exact same thing. He's only a couple of inches taller. I would have thought he'd be towering over Pac. Ohhh man, I'm never gonna be able to wait till March. Well here's one ppv I'm definatley buying.

Erik is just 2 inches taller than Manny. Pac has beaten a lot of guys much taller than him before

[fist-of-fury]

pac doesn't look too small compared to erik. erik's height advantage doesn't look like 2-inches.

Well, for sure height is no big deal, bro. Best example are the 2 Lewis-Holyfield fights!

[JaNnO]

I noticed the exact same thing. He's only a couple of inches taller. I would have thought he'd be towering over Pac. Ohhh man, I'm never gonna be able to wait till March. Well here's one ppv I'm definatley buying.

Some fan's (maxboxing admin) observation in the presscon today:

I was fortunate enough to be invited to go to the presser for the upcoming Manny Pacquiao vs Erik Morales fight and I thought I would share a few thoughts with you as I sat there an observed my surroundings

1) Martin "El Gallito" Castillo was in attendance and I asked him if he had an opponent picked for his next title defense. As of yet they had not determined who they wanted to fight

2) Manny lights up a room when he enters. The fans, the press, even the hotel staff all seemed to notch the energy levels up a bit as soon as he entered.

3) Manny was all smiles and handshakes. You could tell he was loving the attention and the spotlight he has been given. He had a genuine enthusiasm that IMO is sorely missed in boxing

4) Manny is small. My 1st impression seems right that it will be Manny's speed vs Erik's size.

5) Manny is fit. Maybe 135-137 tops. Partying and what not seem to have little affect on him as he looked like he could step in right now and fight

6) Erik was all business. He rarely smiled but was respectful of Manny.

7) Erik is a big small guy. Broad shoulders. He looked in good shape as well although I would tend to think he is heavier right now than Manny.

Erik said he expects a war and that if a knockout happens so be it.

9) JMM's co manager (also Erik's Mexico Manager) said they have no idea now who JMM will face

[m00ks]

Erik is just 2 inches taller than Manny. Pac has beaten a lot of guys much taller than him before

hey thrilla

ya man, I know that he has problems with shorter opponents, but he hits tall guys a lot better. More of a target.