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[ElTerribleMorales]

Legend, but he is no 147 fighter, he looks so bloated. It's a shame all these legends not able to let go. I cant believe he thinks he can win a world title at 147.

Probably because he wants to go out on a win, or he's thinking he can be the first Mexican fighter to win titles at 4 weightclasses. To be fair he should of been allowed to do both.

He didn't fight a bad fight vs David Diaz, considering he's no Lightweight. And considering how shot he looked vs Zahir Raheem, Manny Pacquiao. When he was in trouble vs David Diaz he come right back and floored him.

And he continued to do this throughout the bout, and i think he showed great heart. And he deserved the win by atleast 2 points, but the judges gave it too David Diaz. Because it was in his hometown.

Im sure Erik Morales would of retired after that, because he would of been the first Mexican fighter to win a world title at 4 weightclasses. Aswell as going out on a win in a FOTY candidate.

So blame the judges for Erik Morales not retiring.

I disagree, there is no chance he wins a title at 147. Like you said he looked shot at 135 over three years ago.

where in ICB's post did he state that he believes that Morales can win a title at 147?

[skel1983]

Probably because he wants to go out on a win, or he's thinking he can be the first Mexican fighter to win titles at 4 weightclasses. To be fair he should of been allowed to do both.

He didn't fight a bad fight vs David Diaz, considering he's no Lightweight. And considering how shot he looked vs Zahir Raheem, Manny Pacquiao. When he was in trouble vs David Diaz he come right back and floored him.

And he continued to do this throughout the bout, and i think he showed great heart. And he deserved the win by atleast 2 points, but the judges gave it too David Diaz. Because it was in his hometown.

Im sure Erik Morales would of retired after that, because he would of been the first Mexican fighter to win a world title at 4 weightclasses. Aswell as going out on a win in a FOTY candidate.

So blame the judges for Erik Morales not retiring.

I disagree, there is no chance he wins a title at 147. Like you said he looked shot at 135 over three years ago.

where in ICB's post did he state that he believes that Morales can win a title at 147?

Where I have highlighted Ice says he think's he should be allowed to try and win a 4th title in 4 weightclasses. I disagreed with his statement that it was the judges fault he is carrying on, and he should be allowed to carry on, there is nothing wrong with him carrying on but it will end in tears. I just added to that there is no chance he wins a title at 147, which is his main objective of coming back to boxing so in reality a pointless exercise.

[ICB]

I disagree, there is no chance he wins a title at 147. Like you said he looked shot at 135 over three years ago.

where in ICB's post did he state that he believes that Morales can win a title at 147?

Where I have highlighted Ice says he think's he should be allowed to try and win a 4th title in 4 weightclasses.

I actually didn't say that mate, i meant Erik Morales thinks he can earn that achievement. Maybe i should of stated Erik Morales, instead of he. But whatever thats what i actually meant.

I actually don't agree with Erik Morales coming back, what im saying is. He probably feels cheated after the David Diaz fight, because he come so close and for the judges to rob him out of his glory, must of hurt his pride alot.

Which is why he probably feels the need to comeback, but no i don't agree with it. And retiring after a good showing vs David Diaz would be fine, but like so many great fighters he thinks he has one good showing left in him.

[Lance Uppercut]

This seems kind of pathetic.

[KananKrus]

I don't know how Erik can justify in his own mind the soundness of a comeback.

He should have stayed retired with his legacy intact as one of the very best to lace it up in the world of boxing. He is one fighter I truly respect, and will definitely feel sadness if this purported journey ends badly.

That said, and if it is Morales' wish to go chase for that fourth title in as many different weight categories, by all means, he should.

The last word is his, and only he can look in the mirror and say that this venture is realistic. Good luck, Erik!

[stebs]

This is his first fight back and maybe if he wins he'll continue working to get down to JWW or even LW. I agree he will not win a WW title but a lightweight or JWW may be a possibility, at least those are my hopes if he continues on. I don't know if he struggled to get his weight to LW last time he fought or not but I'm rooting for his success.


Hall of Fame fighter either way.

[ElTerribleMorales]

This is his first fight back and maybe if he wins he'll continue working to get down to JWW or even LW. I agree he will not win a WW title but a lightweight or JWW may be a possibility, at least those are my hopes if he continues on. I don't know if he struggled to get his weight to LW last time he fought or not but I'm rooting for his success.


Hall of Fame fighter either way.

i doubt it, at 140 there is...
Bradley (WBO)
Alexander (IBF & WBC)
Khan (WBA)
IMO all of them beat him, too young, too big, too strong

at 135...
Marquez (Ring/Lineal)
Moses (WBA)
Katsidis/Mitchell winner (WBO)
Valero
Funeka/Guzman II winner (IBF)
Soto (WBC)

Valero, Funeka, Guzman all beat him, Soto didn't look too hot but i'd still pick him over Morales quite handily, same with Marquez, and Moses well he's undefeated and young, so i'd even favore him to beat Morales same with Katsidis or Mitchell