Best fights of Érik Morales
Over 20 years as a professional, Érik Morales has compiled a 52-9 (35) record, including 44 title fights across six weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Érik Morales KOs Reynante Jamili
On July 31, 1999 Érik Morales defended his WBC super bantamweight title against Reynante Jamili. Morales was 22 years old with a record of 33-0, and Jamili was 26 with a record of 39-4. Morales was on an undefeated 33-fight winning streak and Jamili was on a 21-fight winning streak. Morales stopped Reynante Jamili via TKO in the 6th round. Defended the title.
2. Érik Morales KOs Kevin Kelley
On September 2, 2000 Érik Morales fought Kevin Kelley for the vacant WBC interim and WBC interim featherweight titles. Morales was 24 years old with a record of 37-0, and Kelley was 33 with a record of 51-4-2. Morales was on an undefeated 37-fight winning streak and Kelley was coming off a win. Morales stopped Kevin Kelley via TKO in the 7th round. Won the vacant titles.
3. Érik Morales defeats Jesús Chávez
On February 28, 2004 Érik Morales fought Jesús Chávez for the WBC super featherweight title. Morales was 27 years old with a record of 45-1, and Chávez was 31 with a record of 40-2. Morales was on a 4-fight winning streak and Chávez was on a 5-fight winning streak. Morales won via unanimous decision. Crowned the new super featherweight champion.
4. Érik Morales defeats Manny Pacquiao
On March 19, 2005 Érik Morales fought Manny Pacquiao for the vacant WBC International, IBA, IBA, and WBC International super featherweight titles. Morales was 28 years old with a record of 47-2, and Pacquiao was 26 with a record of 39-2-2. Morales was coming off a loss, while Pacquiao was coming off a win. Morales won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant titles.
5. Érik Morales defeats Carlos Hernandez
On July 31, 2004 Érik Morales, the WBC super featherweight champion, met Carlos Hernandez, the IBF and WBC super featherweight champion, in a title unification fight. Morales was 27 years old with a record of 46-1, and Hernandez was 33 with a record of 40-3-1. Morales was on a 5-fight winning streak and Hernandez was on a 7-fight winning streak. Morales won via unanimous decision. Became the unified super featherweight champion.
6. Érik Morales defeats Paulie Ayala
On November 16, 2002 Érik Morales fought Paulie Ayala for the vacant WBC featherweight title. Morales was 26 years old with a record of 41-1, and Ayala was 32 with a record of 34-1. Morales was coming off a loss, while Ayala was on a 9-fight winning streak. Morales won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
7. Érik Morales KOs Junior Jones
On September 12, 1998 Érik Morales defended his WBC super bantamweight title against Junior Jones. Morales was 22 years old with a record of 30-0, and Jones was 27 with a record of 44-3. Morales was on an undefeated 30-fight winning streak, while Jones was coming off a loss. Morales stopped Junior Jones via KO in the 4th round. Defended the title.
8. Érik Morales defeats Marco Antonio Barrera
On February 19, 2000 Érik Morales, the WBC super bantamweight champion, met Marco Antonio Barrera, the WBO super bantamweight champion, in a title unification fight. Morales was 23 years old with a record of 35-0, and Barrera was 26 with a record of 49-2. Morales was on an undefeated 35-fight winning streak. Morales won via split decision. Became the unified super bantamweight champion.
9. Érik Morales KOs Willie Limond
On September 11, 2010 Érik Morales fought Willie Limond for the vacant WBC Silver super lightweight title. Morales was 34 years old with a record of 49-6, and Limond was 31 with a record of 33-2. Morales was coming off a win and Limond was on a 5-fight winning streak. Morales stopped Willie Limond via KO in the 6th round. Won the vacant title.
10. Érik Morales loses to Manny Pacquiao in their 2nd fight via KO
On January 21, 2006 Érik Morales fought Manny Pacquiao for the WBC International super featherweight title. It was their second meeting. Morales was 29 years old with a record of 48-3, and Pacquiao was 27 with a record of 40-3-2. Morales was coming off a loss, while Pacquiao was coming off a win. Pacquiao stopped Morales via TKO in the 10th round. Failed to capture the title. Lasted into the 10th round.
