Thread: Erik Morales to continue fighting??

This is from an article posted by pacstraightleft in another thread. I think it deserves its own topic:

Sportsman-businessman Hermie Esguerra told The STAR recently Morales decided to skip the Las Vegas bout because he will be in training for his rematch against WBC lightweight champion David Diaz.

“I called up Erik to wish him a happy birthday last Sept. 1,” said Esguerra who became acquainted with Morales during his first trip here early this year and is now a close friend. “I’m sure Erik doesn’t want to take away anything from either Manny or Barrera so he’s not attending the fight. Besides, he’ll be training for Diaz.”

Esguerra confirmed Morales’ decision to unretire and take on Diaz anew. Last August, Morales announced his decision to retire after losing a disputed 12-round verdict to Diaz in Rosemont, Illinois, thwarting his attempt to become the first Mexican to win four world titles in different divisions.

Let's all hope this is not true.

Morales has taken far too much punishment over the years. He should not continue fighting.

Oh my gosh,you're joking!!! What the heck is he thinking?! When someone as skilled as Morales loses(although he should have got the W he still struggled_) against a journeymen like Diaz,it's time to call it quits. He even said in an interview after the fight that punches were having more of an effect on him now than they have ever done before! I guess the lure of making history proved too much.

What's the biggie? It just proves that Erik is not a quitter. Him and his most fans want that 4th title. He didn't do bad against David. In fact, he got robbed from that fight.

Originally Posted by Pacstraightleft

What's the biggie? It just proves that Erik is not a quitter. Him and his most fans want that 4th title. He didn't do bad against David. In fact, he got robbed from that fight.

Erik doesn't need to fight David Diaz again to prove he's not a quitter. He proved he wasn't a quitter about a decade ago.

Morales has been in more wars than any other fighter of the past 15 years. I think most of his fans would rather he be able to talk 10 years from now than worry about a 4th title.

If Erik Morales were anything close to his prime, he would have demolished a fighter like David Diaz. The very fact that the fight was even close is clear evidence that Morales is a shell of the fighter he once was.

Originally Posted by SweetPea

Originally Posted by Pacstraightleft

What's the biggie? It just proves that Erik is not a quitter. Him and his most fans want that 4th title. He didn't do bad against David. In fact, he got robbed from that fight.

Erik doesn't need to fight David Diaz again to prove he's not a quitter. He proved he wasn't a quitter about a decade ago.

Morales has been in more wars than any other fighter of the past 15 years. I think most of his fans would rather he be able to talk 10 years from now than worry about a 4th title.

If Erik Morales were anything close to his prime, he would have demolished a fighter like David Diaz. The very fact that the fight was even close is clear evidence that Morales is a shell of the fighter he once was.

I totally agree Sweet Pea

He cant prove much more or beat anybody in the elite factor now, he needs to give up for sure, Its a shame really.

Originally Posted by SweetPea

Originally Posted by Pacstraightleft

What's the biggie? It just proves that Erik is not a quitter. Him and his most fans want that 4th title. He didn't do bad against David. In fact, he got robbed from that fight.

Erik doesn't need to fight David Diaz again to prove he's not a quitter. He proved he wasn't a quitter about a decade ago.

Morales has been in more wars than any other fighter of the past 15 years. I think most of his fans would rather he be able to talk 10 years from now than worry about a 4th title.

If Erik Morales were anything close to his prime, he would have demolished a fighter like David Diaz. The very fact that the fight was even close is clear evidence that Morales is a shell of the fighter he once was.

Excellent posting,CC in24. I'm a huge huge Morales fan,but he has nothing left to prove. Look at his resume,it's one of the best of this generation. I'm worried about his health,like SP said,he has been in far far too many wars and not just that but making weight must still kill him too. Remember,he balloons to 160 plus at times and he's not young eeither. You're a legend Morales,a hall of famer and one of the best ever,just retire!!

I for one am glad to hear morales may be back to fight diaz. Its not as if he had a beating was it? he is still YOUNG - shit its' not as if hes some 40 year old who had a beating in his last match, it was close, erik should of got the win, this time hopefully he will.

Originally Posted by El Gamo

Originally Posted by SweetPea

Originally Posted by Pacstraightleft

What's the biggie? It just proves that Erik is not a quitter. Him and his most fans want that 4th title. He didn't do bad against David. In fact, he got robbed from that fight.

Erik doesn't need to fight David Diaz again to prove he's not a quitter. He proved he wasn't a quitter about a decade ago.

Morales has been in more wars than any other fighter of the past 15 years. I think most of his fans would rather he be able to talk 10 years from now than worry about a 4th title.

If Erik Morales were anything close to his prime, he would have demolished a fighter like David Diaz. The very fact that the fight was even close is clear evidence that Morales is a shell of the fighter he once was.

Excellent posting,CC in24. I'm a huge huge Morales fan,but he has nothing left to prove. Look at his resume,it's one of the best of this generation. I'm worried about his health,like SP said,he has been in far far too many wars and not just that but making weight must still kill him too. Remember,he balloons to 160 plus at times and he's not young eeither. You're a legend Morales,a hall of famer and one of the best ever,just retire!!

Erik should go for it. Diaz is not a big puncher. If Erik was fighting Casa, or the other 2 Diaz's, then I would worry on EM's health.

Besides, how often do we see 3 great trilogies by 1 fighter? SRR accomplished that, and Erik is just 2 steps away.

Go Erik!

WTF has this got do with SRR? A David Diaz-shot Erik Morales trilogy should not be compared to SRR trilogies. And like I said,Diaz may not be that great a fighter but he will put pressure,throw punches,something Erik does not need to take more of.

Originally Posted by El Gamo

WTF has this got do with SRR? A David Diaz-shot Erik Morales trilogy should not be compared to SRR trilogies. And like I said,Diaz may not be that great a fighter but he will put pressure,throw punches,something Erik does not need to take more of.

Oh yeah?... why is that?

I just said "trilogies", not win them all. I was just asking how often do see fighters with 3 great trilogies?

Diaz is just one dimesional f*ck that undeservingly awarded the win for him.

Originally Posted by Pacstraightleft

Originally Posted by El Gamo

WTF has this got do with SRR? A David Diaz-shot Erik Morales trilogy should not be compared to SRR trilogies. And like I said,Diaz may not be that great a fighter but he will put pressure,throw punches,something Erik does not need to take more of.

Oh yeah?... why is that?

I just said "trilogies", not win them all. I was just asking how often do see fighters with 3 great trilogies?

Diaz is just one dimesional f*ck that undeservingly awarded the win for him.

A trilogy with David Diaz isn't a great trilogy. David Diaz is a journeyman who would get pounded into the canvas if he were facing a prime Morales.

Originally Posted by SweetPea

Originally Posted by Pacstraightleft

Originally Posted by El Gamo

WTF has this got do with SRR? A David Diaz-shot Erik Morales trilogy should not be compared to SRR trilogies. And like I said,Diaz may not be that great a fighter but he will put pressure,throw punches,something Erik does not need to take more of.

Oh yeah?... why is that?

I just said "trilogies", not win them all. I was just asking how often do see fighters with 3 great trilogies?

Diaz is just one dimesional f*ck that undeservingly awarded the win for him.

A trilogy with David Diaz isn't a great trilogy. David Diaz is a journeyman who would get pounded into the canvas if he were facing a prime Morales.

That remains to be seen. You'll never know bud.

The EriK Morales of old would have finished Diaz off after the first knockdown in round 1, instead it goes 12 rounds and despite the close decision against him he looked like a worn out fighter.
Does anyone really believe that Diaz is a better fighter than Morales?

Originally Posted by THE THIRD MAN

The EriK Morales of old would have finished Diaz off after the first knockdown in round 1, instead it goes 12 rounds and despite the close decision against him he looked like a worn out fighter.
Does anyone really believe that Diaz is a better fighter than Morales?

You can see the result on their faces after the fight. Erik's face was normal, David's was all fwocked up primarily in the eye area. Ofcourse Erik is better than Diaz.

David Diaz has marshmallow chin and punch like a girl compare to Pac I'd say.