Manny-Morales, They Meet, Event Set

[oldgringo]

Erik indeed gets stronger as the fight wears on. Manny's best chance is to finish him before the 5th round..

Morales starts somewhat slow but usually builds up and stays at a very high pace after the first few rounds. Both he and Pacquiao have great stamina so we are likely to see classic championship rounds as the fight comes to a close. I think Manny will have to get him with several good shots in a row to take him down and eventually out. If Pac builds a large enough lead early it could be troublesome for Morales to have to mix it up later on.

[THRILLAinmanila]

Morales starts somewhat slow but usually builds up and stays at a very high pace after the first few rounds. Both he and Pacquiao have great stamina so we are likely to see classic championship rounds as the fight comes to a close. I think Manny will have to get him with several good shots in a row to take him down and eventually out. If Pac builds a large enough lead early it could be troublesome for Morales to have to mix it up later on.

Its anybody's ballgame. I guess the one who is able to establish himself early on and do the early damage will have the edge on this one......

[m00ks]

It won't happen...Morales is too strong in the closing rounds.

That's when he controls the pace and given those few first rounds of low output. When you're 2 inches taller, your ribs are just asking to get hit, and we all know how body shots wear your ass down.

[oldgringo]

That's when he controls the pace and given those few first rounds of low output. When you're 2 inches taller, your ribs are just asking to get hit, and we all know how body shots wear your ass down.

Barerra is the best body puncher of all the little guys and Morales ate every one he threw at him. Morales took every body shot and was (IMO) stronger than Barerra in the 11th and 12th.

[phallus]

Erik should be commended for accepting this fight. Usually, a big fighter coming off a big loss will play it safe and pick a smaller fry on his come back. Good for wounded ego and for regaining lost confidence.

But, my oh my, he has to pick the Pacman himself! I feel sorry for him already! But I give him an "A" for bravery!!

i think Morales wants to use his frustration and rage from losing MAB - EM III on Manny. if this fight actually happens, it'll be a war!

[m00ks]

Barerra is the best body puncher of all the little guys and Morales ate every one he threw at him. Morales took every body shot and was (IMO) stronger than Barerra in the 11th and 12th.

very true, he was stronger than Barrera late but his inability to cope with the early pressure given by MAB is what cost him the fight. He gave a lot of rounds away by conceding to Barrera's superior speed. Mind you I can see Manny working faster than Barrera was cuz he naturally is.

[mr. bojangles]

Next question is, will Morales box this time? Will he use his jab more keeping Pac at a safe distance and take potshots at him with his right hand?

Or will he brawl again, as usual?

Honestly, I hope he'll be drawn into a brawl, 'cuz that's when Pac will have his best chance to unload his powershots.

[oldgringo]

very true, he was stronger than Barrera late but his inability to cope with the early pressure given by MAB is what cost him the fight. He gave a lot of rounds away by conceding to Barrera's superior speed. Mind you I can see Manny working faster than Barrera was cuz he naturally is.

I agree with you here...Pac does have a pretty scary, uptempo fighting rate. Hopefully Morales opts to use his range and boxing ability to throw Pac off early. Morales will have to hit Pacquiao with punches from different angles. I also think his uppercut will be a useful punch later on when Pac has slowed down. Maybe he can catch him on the way in. First time Pac hits Morales, Morales is gonna be thinking, "god damn this little ****ers 1-2 is quick".

[Tha Greatest]

ya

Murad acts like pacman killed marquez n i disagreed

but now that i think of it, marquez not wanting to fight him,

Pacman KO'd marquez in 13!

I hope pacquiao beats tha livin **** out of morales and i hope barrera beats pacquiao

If barrera doesnt fight pacqiao i will be really disappointed in him and he would not be my favorite fighter nemore if he ducks pacquiao, THEY GAVE HIM A CHANCE!

Same with Marquez but Marquez officially chickened out, Marquez could've beat him if they had a rematch

[THRILLAinmanila]

I agree with you here...Pac does have a pretty scary, uptempo fighting rate. Hopefully Morales opts to use his range and boxing ability to throw Pac off early. Morales will have to hit Pacquiao with punches from different angles. I also think his uppercut will be a useful punch later on when Pac has slowed down. Maybe he can catch him on the way in. First time Pac hits Morales, Morales is gonna be thinking, "god damn this little ****ers 1-2 is quick".

LOL. Just like my answer to jose's post on the other thread re: the "little asian" being brought to school by the mexican..well..if the boxing gods are with Pac come fight night we will see the little asian make a taco salad out of the Mexican...