PacMan vs. Morrales

[nelsoncm]

Larry Merchant on Pacquiao vs. Ledwaba: "There is a weariness in Ledwaba (after the fifth round bell.)
dela Hoya on Pacquiao vs. Barrera: "He wasn't himself that night."

Conclusion: No one can remain in the same state of mind after absorbing a devastating punch.

[SalvaDominicano]

Reasons why Pacman fans shouldn't be so confident:

1. Moving up in weight lessens punching power and slows you down.
2. Morales can just guard his right side and constantly pace to the left to avoid Manny's crushing left powerpunch.
3. Morales is no pushover and has good power himself.
4. Morales has way longer reach.
5. Morales has a strong chin and unlike Manny has never been out for the count.
etc....
Mexican power!!!!!!

he speaks the truth.

[chito]

one thing i know for sure if pacquiao maintains his speed and power he has a great chance of beating morales. but it's a big question. going up in weight by 5 lbs or more could spell the difference here!

[VPDJ]

he speaks the truth.

I think going up in weight by 5 lbs. is not that of a big difference. And I think Pacman during fight time is a natural 130 pounder. He said that before on one of his interviews.
Pacquiao will KD Erik and I'm 95% sure of this.

[ELPacman]

Manny has retained his power everytime he's gone up in weight and seemed to become stronger. His KO rate when up as he went up in weight. His last KO victim, Mr. Fahsan was lifted off his feet slightly by that uppercut before dropping like a lifeless tree. I don't see Manny losing his power going up a measly 5lbs though rather getting stronger. All I know is if we see the Morales that fought Barrera III fight Manny, Morales should mark his spot that he wants to land on before he gets in the ring.

[Powerpunch4u]

5 pounds is a lot for skinny little guys like Pacman. For a heavyweight 5 pounds is nothing, but for little guys 5 pounds is a bigger percentage of their body. By the way, those 5 pounds gained will probably be fat since its imposible gain 5 pounds of muscle in 2 months. Don't forget Pacman is just a forward coming fighter like Trinidad. After Marquez swithched strategy by the 2nd round, Pacman was rendered harmless and was almost finished by Marquez. All that Marquez did was raise his right hand and move left to avoid Pacman's left straight. If you see that fight again, Marquez was just brilliantly going in circlesto the left. I give Marquez a lot of credit for being so smart in spite of his pain. I see a repeat of Barrera vs Prince Hammed in this fight, where Morales outboxes technic defficient Pacwoman.

[Powerpunch4u]

5 pounds is a lot for skinny little guys like Pacman. For a heavyweight 5 pounds is nothing, but for little guys 5 pounds is a bigger percentage of their body. By the way, those 5 pounds gained will probably be fat since its imposible gain 5 pounds of muscle in 2 months. Don't forget Pacman is just a forward coming fighter like Trinidad. After Marquez swithched strategy by the 2nd round, Pacman was rendered harmless and was almost finished by Marquez. All that Marquez did was raise his right hand and move left to avoid Pacman's left straight. If you see that fight again, Marquez was just brilliantly going in circles to the left. I give Marquez a lot of credit for being so smart in spite of his pain. I see a repeat of Barrera vs Prince Hammed in this fight, where Morales outboxes technic defficient Pacwoman.

[kadyo's]

Moving up by 5 lbs is a welcome news for pac whose dream fight after MAB is against Eric. Style makes fight and EM style is tailor made for pac's power punches. Of course EM will know what to do come fight time because he is an intelligent fighter but MAB is also an intelligent fighter and look what happened.

[Powerpunch4u]

MAB is intelligent but decided to trade against Pacman and was outgunned, MAB didn't do the same against Prince Hammmed and Morales won't either. If Morales decides to go trade with Pacman he will be KOd, but by now any decent fighter should know better than to try to outpunch Pacman. Pacman in-shape is an unstoppable tazmanian devil. Today, Freddie Roach said that Manny conditioning was bad and time was not on their side. I have a feeling Pacman wont in shape and for sure be slower 5 pounds fatter. Pacman says he is glad to go up 5 pounds because thats what out of shape fighters like ODLH claim before a fight. anyone who knows anything about sports knows that 5 pounds is not so good considering this is not the first time he goes up in weight.
El Terrible,by no surpise, wins decisively!!!

[Powerpunch4u]

Morales style is boxer/puncher.
Pacman is forward coming puncher period.
Morales is the superior fighter in this match-up.
Great fight to get back on top.
Morales can outbox and keep Pacman in check with his way longer jabs.