Pacquiao-Morales III press con recap

[Mr. Ryan]

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"As everyone knows, that the last few times that I've been in the ring, it hasn't been that good for me," stated Mexican ring legend Erik Morales at today's press conference in Las Vegas to officially announce his November 18 rubber match with Filipino superstar Manny Pacquiao. "This gives me an opportunity to reverse everything and go back to where I belong. I'm asking you to believe in me one more time to show you what I can do." Pacquiao, who was the first to ever stop Morales in their second fight, stated, "It's going to be a good fight on November 18th. Both of us are trying to give you a good fight. I'm praying no one gets hurt on the 18th." Hall of Fame promoter Bob Arum commented that there is a whole staff of dependable people training Erik Morales so that he makes the 130lb weight limit for this fight. "Anybody who follows boxing and watches boxing will want to come to this fight or watch it on TV," stated the Top Rank CEO.

[Mr. Ryan]

First things first, Morales looks a little fat in the face and will likely have a difficult time making 130. I believe that you can never count out a great fighter. Angelo Dundee once said that every old or shot great fighter has one last great performance in him. Morales will not get the benefit of the doubt with the public, but will have to do what hes always done and outfight his opponent. Easier said than done against Pacquiao, but Morales can do things easier said than done. That said, I'm favoring Pacquiao by knockout again because I think this is his time and Morales may have seen his better days pass him by. Its on Morales to prove the detractors wrong.

[DiegoFuego]

Morales is a real man for stepping in against the guy that crushed him a third time

[Mr. Ryan]

Morales is a real man for stepping in against the guy that crushed him a third time

Agreed, I may joke around dissing Morales, but I have nothing but respect for the man. Morales is a great fighter who cares alot about his legacy.

[PATO 1]

hes lost like 3 out of his last 4 , he is dead at 130 but not very good at 135

[DANGER13]

good luck to morales, alotof people forget that he was competing with PAC the second fight. its just tha last couple rounds, pAC finished him off.

[ELPacman]

Haha, this fight seems like everything is on Morales now. The attention, the focus, and everything. Can he turn it around? Can he make the adjustments. That's all it was about in the 2nd fight for Manny. Now it's Morales who needs to make some slight adjustments, though bottomline, make weight safely. This will be a great victory for Morales should he win. It could also put an exclamation mark on the end of a great career. Will Manny not let this happen though a 3rd time around? Hmmmmm. 50/50!

[dansweeney]

Morales will win this fight. he outboxed manny for 18 rounds, 12 in the first fight, and the first 6 in the second fight, he gassed out and manny worked the body alot. if morales stays focused and comes into the fight in the best condition possible, he will knockout or win a ud over manny. he's got one last great fight in him, and this is it.

[loui_ludwig]

Morales will win this fight. he outboxed manny for 18 rounds, 12 in the first fight, and the first 6 in the second fight, he gassed out and manny worked the body alot. if morales stays focused and comes into the fight in the best condition possible, he will knockout or win a ud over manny. he's got one last great fight in him, and this is it.

Why do u always count only 18 rounds of the 2 fights?

EM might outbox Pacquiao in those 18 rounds, but how many rounds did EM won, in the first fight, EM won 7 to Pac's 5. On the 2nd fight, i believed the judges gave the 1st round to Pac(not sure), 2nd and 6th belong to Pac, 3-5 to EM.

[mic573]

good luck to morales, alotof people forget that he was competing with PAC the second fight. its just tha last couple rounds, pAC finished him off.

It was more than the last couple of rounds. From the 6th round to the 10th Pacquiao gave Morales a vicious beating. It was so bad Morales ran for the last 10 seconds of the 9th round.

I think Morales' body can't take making 130 anymore and the third fight will look like rounds 6-10 of the second fight.

Pacquiao by KO in 7.