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I thought it was best a Morales fan posted this. Man, it hurts, but I'm glad it was a great career.
I just HOPE he does retire after one fight, because something tells me he won't.
But I'm happy that Morales said he wanted to leave though. Maybe his pride for
being the best will prevent him from going back, because he knows that is gone.

--Also, I immediately disagreed once Larry Merchant said that Erik wasn't good at anything, just had a warrior spirit.
First and Only (wbo doesn't count) Mexican native 3 division champ since Julio Cesar Chavez. You don't
become a three division champ by just warrior spirit. I never thought HBO ever gave Morales his due.

Erik had it all; speed, jab, skills, and killer instinct!
In a boxing world were "excitement" is frowned upon as "bad boxing" Erik was alone in making exciting
moves in the ring and out of the ring by making the best fights possible the most part of his entire career...
and actually winning and claiming world titles from respectable boxers.
Thats more than just about any boxer can say and to go out like that the way he did this past weekend,
is only the best way to go out. On top and on his shield.