Best of Érik Morales: Top 10 Fights
Érik Morales had 61 fights with 36 KO wins. Some of his best fights among these have been against Marco Antonio Barrera, Manny Pacquiao, Carlos Hernández, Junior Jones, and Jesús Chávez. The following are Morales' top 10 fights.
Érik Morales defeats Marco Antonio Barrera
On Érik Morales defeated fellow Mexican boxer Marco Antonio Barrera via 12 round split decision. Morales was 23 years old with a record of 36-0 (28 KOs). Barrera was 26 years old with a record of 49-2 (36 KOs). Morales successfully defended his WBC super-bantamweight title, and won the WBO super-bantamweight title. The performance in this fight is the number one among all of Morales' fights.
Érik Morales defeats Manny Pacquiao
On Érik Morales defeated Filipino boxer Manny Pacquiao via 12 round unanimous decision. Morales was 28 years old with a record of 48-2 (34 KOs). Pacquiao was 26 years old with a record of 39-2-2 (30 KOs). This fight is the second best performance in Morales' career.
Érik Morales loses to Marco Antonio Barrera in their 2nd fight
On Érik Morales lost to fellow Mexican boxer Marco Antonio Barrera in the rematch via 12 round unanimous decision. Morales was 25 years old with a record of 41-1 (31 KOs). Barrera was 28 years old with a record of 54-3 (39 KOs). Morales lost his WBC featherweight title. Despite the loss, Morales put on a good fight.
Érik Morales loses to Marco Antonio Barrera in their 3rd fight
On Érik Morales lost to fellow Mexican boxer Marco Antonio Barrera in their 3rd fight via 12 round majority decision. Morales was 28 years old with a record of 47-2 (34 KOs). Barrera was 30 years old with a record of 58-4 (41 KOs). Morales lost his WBC super-featherweight title. Despite the loss, Morales put on a good fight.
Érik Morales defeats Carlos Hernández
On Érik Morales defeated American boxer Carlos Hernández via 12 round unanimous decision. Morales was 27 years old with a record of 47-1 (34 KOs). Hernandez was 33 years old with a record of 40-3-1 (24 KOs). Morales successfully defended his WBC super-featherweight title, and won the IBF super-featherweight title.
Érik Morales defeats Junior Jones
On Érik Morales defeated American boxer Junior Jones via 4th round KO. Morales was 22 years old with a record of 31-0 (25 KOs). Jones was 27 years old with a record of 44-3 (27 KOs). Morales successfully defended his WBC super-bantamweight title.
Érik Morales defeats Jesús Chávez
On Érik Morales defeated fellow Mexican boxer Jesús Chávez via 12 round unanimous decision. Morales was 27 years old with a record of 46-1 (34 KOs). Chávez was 31 years old with a record of 40-2 (28 KOs). Morales won the WBC super-featherweight title.
Érik Morales defeats Reynante Jamili
On Érik Morales defeated Filipino boxer Reynante Jamili via 6th round TKO. Morales was 22 years old with a record of 34-0 (28 KOs). Jamili was 26 years old with a record of 39-4 (30 KOs). Morales successfully defended his WBC super-bantamweight title.
Érik Morales defeats Paulie Ayala
On Érik Morales defeated American boxer Paulie Ayala via 12 round unanimous decision. Morales was 26 years old with a record of 42-1 (31 KOs). Ayala was 32 years old with a record of 34-1 (12 KOs). Morales won the vacant WBC featherweight title.
Érik Morales defeats Kevin Kelley
On Érik Morales defeated American boxer Kevin Kelley via 7th round TKO. Morales was 24 years old with a record of 38-0 (30 KOs). Kelley was 33 years old with a record of 51-4-2 (34 KOs).