Érik Morales losses
Over 20 years as a professional, Érik Morales has compiled a 52-9 (35) record, including 44 title fights across six weight classes. He has nine losses against six different opponents, all of them in title fights.
9. Érik Morales loses to Danny Garcia in their 2nd fight via KO
On October 20, 2012 Érik Morales fought Danny Garcia for the The Ring, WBA (Super), and WBC super lightweight titles. It was their second meeting. Morales was 36 years old with a record of 52-8, and Garcia was 24 with a record of 24-0. Morales was coming off a loss, while Garcia was on an undefeated 24-fight winning streak. Garcia stopped Morales via KO in the 4th round. Failed to capture the title.
8. Érik Morales loses to Danny Garcia via unanimous decision
On March 24, 2012 Érik Morales fought Danny Garcia for the vacant WBC super lightweight title. Morales was 35 years old with a record of 52-7, and Garcia was 24 with a record of 22-0. Morales was coming off a win and Garcia was on an undefeated 22-fight winning streak. Morales lost via unanimous decision. Failed to win the vacant title. Went the distance with Garcia.
7. Érik Morales loses to Marcos Maidana via majority decision
On April 9, 2011 Érik Morales fought Marcos Maidana for the vacant WBA interim super lightweight title. Morales was 34 years old with a record of 51-6, and Maidana was 27 with a record of 29-2. Morales was on a 3-fight winning streak, while Maidana was coming off a loss. Morales lost via majority decision. Failed to win the vacant title. Went the distance with Maidana.
6. Érik Morales loses to David Díaz via unanimous decision
On August 4, 2007 Érik Morales fought David Díaz for the WBC lightweight title. Morales was 30 years old with a record of 48-5, and Díaz was 31 with a record of 32-1-1. Morales was on a 3-fight losing streak, while Díaz was on a 3-fight winning streak. Morales lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Díaz.
5. Érik Morales loses to Manny Pacquiao in their 3rd fight via KO
On November 18, 2006 Érik Morales fought Manny Pacquiao for the WBC International super featherweight title. It was their third meeting. Morales was 30 years old with a record of 48-4, and Pacquiao was 27 with a record of 42-3-2. Morales was on a 2-fight losing streak, while Pacquiao was on a 3-fight winning streak. Pacquiao stopped Morales via KO in the 3rd round. Failed to capture the title.
4. 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.
3. Érik Morales loses to Zahir Raheem via unanimous decision
On September 10, 2005 Érik Morales fought Zahir Raheem for the vacant WBC International lightweight title. Morales was 29 years old with a record of 48-2, and Raheem was 0 with a record of 0-0. Morales was coming off a win. Morales lost via unanimous decision. Failed to win the vacant title. Went the distance with Raheem.
2. Érik Morales loses to Marco Antonio Barrera in their 3rd fight via majority decision
On November 27, 2004 Érik Morales defended his WBC super featherweight title against Marco Antonio Barrera. It was their third meeting. Morales was 28 years old with a record of 47-1, and Barrera was 30 with a record of 58-4. Morales was on a 6-fight winning streak and Barrera was coming off a win. Morales lost via majority decision. Lost the title. Went the distance with Barrera.
1. Érik Morales loses to Marco Antonio Barrera in their 2nd fight via unanimous decision
On June 22, 2002 Érik Morales defended his WBC featherweight title against Marco Antonio Barrera. It was their second meeting. Morales was 25 years old with a record of 41-0, and Barrera was 28 with a record of 54-3. Morales was on an undefeated 41-fight winning streak and Barrera was on a 5-fight winning streak. Morales lost via unanimous decision. Lost the title. Went the distance with Barrera.