Manny-Morales, They Meet, Event Set

[THRILLAinmanila]

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.

Exactly what I was thinking man. The bigger the target the better for Pac

[m00ks]

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

By far my favorite line lol

[m00ks]

Exactly what I was thinking man. The bigger the target the better for Pac

I know Erik wants to fight Manny just to prove he's better than Barrera. He took this fight out of pride...whatcha think thrilla, does he know what he's getting himself into?

[Chups]

By far my favorite line lol

Let JMM ********** at his two belts.

[m00ks]

Let JMM ********** at his two belts.

lol maybe he can ask his belts for 750K. Oh wait HE CAN'T! Should have been good to the people signing the checks tsk tsk tsk...at least like that you get paid

[THRILLAinmanila]

I know Erik wants to fight Manny just to prove he's better than Barrera. He took this fight out of pride...whatcha think thrilla, does he know what he's getting himself into?

Yeah I tend to agree with you. That's why I think he's coming into this fight focused on trying to destroy Manny and get back in the ring with MAB for the 4th time. He wants to use this fight as a stepping stone to Barrera. That's the reason why this will be a fight where I think there will be just one man standing before we reach the 12th round

[m00ks]

Yeah I tend to agree with you. That's why I think he's coming into this fight focused on trying to destroy Manny and get back in the ring with MAB for the 4th time. He wants to use this fight as a stepping stone to Barrera. That's the reason why this will be a fight where I think there will be just one man standing before we reach the 12th round

Hella tough fight he took. He must plan to train his ass off. Still think he made a mistake, same as MAB.

[THRILLAinmanila]

Hella tough fight he took. He must plan to train his ass off. Still think he made a mistake, same as MAB.

Well, the guy is planning to move up in weight, and if he does so coming from the MAB loss I think he wouldn't bring much with him in terms of marketability and asking price. With a Pac win he could go either way, move up in weight or get a rematch with MAB with a high asking price Good business sense aint it?
But being the warrior that he is I'd have to salute him for his courage to take on Pac after MAB

[oldgringo]

Lets go Morales lets go *clap clap*

Lets go Morales lets go *clap clap*

[m00ks]

Just saw the press conference. Manny looked like he was excited to be there. Morales was calm and collected. Manny said him and Roach had a special plan of attack for Morales but said that was a secret. The most interesting comments was made by Freddie Roach. When asked if how the fight woudl end, he said instantly without hesitation as he looks down away form the camera, grinning, "He's (Manny) gonna knock him out...late".