NoCalMike 0 Report post Posted March 18, 2005 The fight is this saturday, and while it is going to be a great fight, I am not sure if the undercard is good enough to make this a $45 ppv. Erik Morales is considered slightly over the hill by some, but his style is different then Barrera because Barrera is a slow plodder waiting for the right moment, and Morales is willing to get into wars. Pac-Man is younger and probably more hungry and probably has more power behind his punches. This fight may not last long either, as both these guys seemingly are going to be going straight forward and neither will back down..... I say Pacquio is too young and too strong and catches Morales with the TKO in 8. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Baron 0 Report post Posted March 18, 2005 Morales in a seventh round knockout. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Brian Report post Posted March 19, 2005 We're having a family get together to watch this. Pacquiao is pretty much a national hero at this point. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
snuffbox 0 Report post Posted March 19, 2005 This could be the single greatest fight of this generation. Unfortunately, I will have to miss it because my band is playing tommorrow night. Any talk of Erik Morales being 'over the hill' is complete bullshit. Anyone who says that should remember that most 'experts' were saying the same thing a couple years ago before Erik destroyed Guty Espadas in 2 rounds. The third fight with Barrerra was razor-thin...I had it scored a draw, the official final was MAB by a single point...Erik apparently suffered a horrific nose injury in the first round and to lose by a point to a true boxing legend does not make somebody 'over the hill'. The only mark against Pacquiao is that he has much less experience than Erik. Pac Man has extreme power in both hands, he's plenty quick, and couldn't be any more confidant. But Morales has an unquestionably durable chin and, therefore, Pacquaio will need more than just knockout desire to get a win. The fight will be a combination of gladiator powerpunching and heart...but it will also showcase the vastly underrated technical skills of both fighters. In my opinion, Morales's edge in experience and possible slight advantage in skill will be the trump card. I dont see either guy being knocked out...maybe it will end in a stoppage late, either way...but my prediction: Erik Morales W12 Its a real shame that the undercard doesnt look too promising...but if my band's plans fall apart(there is a blizzard here in Wisconsin today and tomorrow) then I will still be happy to plop down my 45$. Is anybody here ordering it? If I miss it I will be quite willing to buy a videotape. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Agent of Oblivion Report post Posted March 19, 2005 Morales by TKO inside of seven after an absolute fucking bloodbath. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NoCalMike 0 Report post Posted March 21, 2005 There should be a replay of this, saturday on HBO. I can't wait. Sounds like it was an extremely entertaining fight. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest NaturalBornThriller4:20 Report post Posted March 21, 2005 Bring on Morales/Barerra 4! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NoCalMike 0 Report post Posted March 21, 2005 Bring on Morales/Barerra 4! Either that or a rematch with Pac-Man. Either fight would be warranted, however since Morales is a little older, he might go after uncharted territory. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
snuffbox 0 Report post Posted March 26, 2005 My band ended up not playing last Saturday due to a blizzard so I did get to see this fight. It lived up to my prediction of it being one of the best fights of this era...and I called it, Morales W12. It appears that Morales-Pacquiao 2 could be in September... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
