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At a recent press conference to announce a sporting Marathon in Tijuana, Mexico, former three-division champion Erik Morales, 31, announced that he was planning a return to ring in 2009. [details]
He really wants that fourth title. He even turned down the possible megabuck 4th fight with his arch rival Barrera.
Good luck to him, he is my hero.:cool:
Morales is a great but he really should stay retired. He's done enough already.
i like and then again i dont
one he is the legend
but in his last fights he hasn't been a legend
he should just stay retired
his last fight was against David Diaz not Paq and that was a very good showing.
Morales is a shot fighter. Too many wars, too many times where he blew up in between fights and then starved himself back down to make weight. He's done.
I just hope he realizes this.
I hate when great fighters come back or stick around too long when they/we know they are done.
I hope if he comes back hes still on top of his game and doesnt tarnish his legacy.
if only eric had gotten the decision over diaz, we could be seeing pac em 4 this coming weekend instead. Both would of have been 4 division champs instead of just pac after next saturday ;D
I think the fact that Morles could've got the nod over Diaz just shows how competitive Pac-Diaz is going to be.Quote:
Originally Posted by Julius Rain
Erik please stay retired!!! I don't think you can beat any of the lightweights, not at this point in your life.
One of the great 130 and below fighters of our generation.
Could of beaten the very best on his day. But anyone that saw that last pacquiao fight saw a man who just didnt have the legs to fight anymore.
He`d still beat quite a few title holders out there right now through his sheer workrate and ability to work the jab which is priceless in the lower divisions.
But against the likes of manny, diaz, guzman, valero etc. Im afraid he`d be found wanting!
I hope he's not coming back because he needs the money.
I hope he's lying.
Me too, there are few things that are as depressing as watching a former great return as but a shadow of himself. It would be quite sad to see EM KO'd or outclassed against a lesser opponent who he would have destroyed in his prime.Quote:
Originally Posted by CutMeMick
I hope not too, the worst thing to hear is that one of your favorite legendary boxer needs to fight more due to finiancial issue. If ever eric goes broke though, he should go move to the philippines. They'll make him a star and rich again there.Quote:
Originally Posted by Kirkland Laing
I heard Barrera already have a boxing gym there.Quote:
Originally Posted by Julius RainI hope not too, the worst thing to hear is that one of your favorite legendary boxer needs to fight more due to finiancial issue. If ever eric goes broke though, he should go move to the philippines. They'll make him a star and rich again there.Quote:
Originally Posted by Kirkland Laing
Weve seen that already several times in his recent fightsQuote:
Originally Posted by CFHMe too, there are few things that are as depressing as watching a former great return as but a shadow of himself. It would be quite sad to see EM KO'd or outclassed against a lesser opponent who he would have destroyed in his prime.Quote:
Originally Posted by CutMeMick
In many peoples eyes Erik moved up to a 4th weight division and beat the WBC champ in his last fight so he isnt totally done
Remember form is temporary but class is permenant and Erik is a boxing legend !!
He's a promoter and has money invested in several businesses in Mexico.Quote:
Originally Posted by Kirkland Laing
I don't think it's a money issue.
When he does fight, I hope he wins.
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Originally Posted by SE7EN
Why Erik Why???
:o:oJust a thought ,if he comes back at lightweight Morales-Khan in 2009???:o:o
morales i dont think hes skint, hes just a warrior most boxers just cant retire i hope he doesnt comr back i have huge respect for him hes a legend and dont want some weirdo beating him cause hes past it.
Actually, that's not a bad idea.Quote:
Originally Posted by porkyparaQuote:
Originally Posted by SE7EN
:o:oJust a thought ,if he comes back at lightweight Morales-Khan in 2009???:o:o
Reps bro.
OMG!!! You actually believe this Bro:-\ Erik Morales is shot in any way we look at it.Quote:
Originally Posted by SE7ENActually, that's not a bad idea.Quote:
Originally Posted by porkyparaQuote:
Originally Posted by SE7EN
:o:oJust a thought ,if he comes back at lightweight Morales-Khan in 2009???:o:o
Reps bro.
No!!!!
Erik, what are you thinking!
Im a big fan of Erik , but he has been inactive long time man , i dont know how he would look after that.................:o
I am a big fan of Morales, but he has been in several battles and it seems that his best times are gone. I hope he stays retired before he gets any permanent physical damage.
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Originally Posted by SE7EN
Hmmm...mm :scratchchin: That's weird.
Somebody replaced Morales' picture with Abraham's. :-\ How the fukk did that happen? :confused:
Once again....Morales needs to give up the dream