Erik Morales vs. Manny Pacquaio 3: Who do you predict to win?

[Zab Super Judah]

do you guys know if morales is going to take a tune up

[loui_ludwig]

do you guys know if morales is going to take a tune up

Nope, its too late to take a tune up.

[Memorex]

I predicted that Morales would win both times but he lost the 2nd time. He looked great vs Pac the 1st time around but that could have had to do with Pac moving up in weight.

The second fight Morales was completely dominated and showed signs of slowing down. Perhaps he tried to cut too much weight at the last minute but who knows.

I am still predicting that Morales will win the third encounter by impressive fashion. I still think Morales has some left in him and as long as he has been training and eating properly, he should be back to the El Terrible that we all know.

Morales was not completely dominated in the 2nd fight. Erik will be back in a big way and shock all the pinoy's and even his own fans. Morales has has some time off and is refreshed, Erik by dec.

[Bozo_no no]

I'm still not sure this fight will come off.

The contracted weight of 130 might see Morales look to opt out and look for a fight at 135.

[Memorex]

I'm still not sure this fight will come off.

The contracted weight of 130 might see Morales look to opt out and look for a fight at 135.

Morales can't opt out of this fight, this is the only fight that means anything. He has to fight Pacquiao again, it's all about pride.

[Two Fisted Piston]

I predicted that Morales would win both times but he lost the 2nd time. He looked great vs Pac the 1st time around but that could have had to do with Pac moving up in weight.

The second fight Morales was completely dominated and showed signs of slowing down. Perhaps he tried to cut too much weight at the last minute but who knows.

I am still predicting that Morales will win the third encounter by impressive fashion. I still think Morales has some left in him and as long as he has been training and eating properly, he should be back to the El Terrible that we all know.

Im with you on this one...El Terrible all the ****in way!

[Bozo_no no]

Morales can't opt out of this fight, this is the only fight that means anything. He has to fight Pacquiao again, it's all about pride.

He can do whatever he wants, and if he realizes that he's doomed or really behind the 8-ball trying to suck to make 130, he might figure he's better suited to look elsewhere.

He's not getting a catch weight, and I think he's going to be very weak if he tries to make 130.

I was at the weigh in for thier 1st fight and he struggled to weigh in then and that was early 2005.

[SuckaPunch]

I think it's too close to call but I predict Pacquiao by UD. Based on the fight last night, I think Pac's boxing skills has improved slightly. I've seen more countering from Pac, I like his D, and he's not as reckless as he used to. Props to Roach for trying to make Manny a complete fighter(although he's still a long way to go).

It also depends on Morales, does he trade with Pac again every second of every round(like in the 2nd fight), or can he stay disciplined and stick to boxing.

Too close to call IMO.

[Memorex]

He can do whatever he wants, and if he realizes that he's doomed or really behind the 8-ball trying to suck to make 130, he might figure he's better suited to look elsewhere.

He's not getting a catch weight, and I think he's going to be very weak if he tries to make 130.

I was at the weigh in for thier 1st fight and he struggled to weigh in then and that was early 2005.

I hear that Manny wants to fight Corrales next year at 135 , so why doesn't he just fight Erik at 135. Erik will do anything to have another fight with Manny , he said so on telefutura.

[Bozo_no no]

I hear that Manny wants to fight Corrales next year at 135 , so why doesn't he just fight Erik at 135. Erik will do anything to have another fight with Manny , he said so on telefutura.

I've never heard that from Manny or his camp.

I heard Morales wanted to fight Corrales, and he's already fought at 135. Why not look to win a title in that division?

Manny's up from 108, and the fight with Morales was for supremacy at 130. It's where the first two fights took place.

He's contracted to fight at 130. If he can't do it comfortably, I think he could look at other options, and I won't be suprized if he does.