A picture by picture look at Erik 'El Terrible' Morales (Photo: HBO)
- A picture by picture look at Erik 'El Terrible' Morales (Photo: HBO)
- Around the turn of the century Erik 'El Terrible' Morales was regarded as one of the sport's rising stars. The Tijuana native was the WBC junior featherweight champion of the world after winning the title from Daniel Zaragoza in September of 1997 (Photo: Chris Farina-Top Rank)
- Morales put forth a whirlwind attack in winning an October 1999 decision over Wayne McCollough in Detroit, Michigan (Getty Images)
- His February 2000 brawl with Marco Antonio Barrera was a breathtaking battle, one in which Morales escaped with a split decision verdict (AP Photo)
- The two men would rematch in the summer of 2002 in Las Vegas and this time Barrera came away with a close win (AP Photo)
- Morales would shake off the loss and later have success after moving to 130 pounds where he defeated the likes of Jesus Chavez, Carlos Hernandez and Guty Espadas Jr. (Photo: German Villasenor)
- By that point Morales was already a staple on HBO because of his proven toughness and skill (Photo: HBO)
- In late 2004 Barrera would seize the initiative against Morales, winning their rubber match by majority decision (Photo: Reuters)
- It was a bitter loss for Morales to take and people began speculating as to where his career would go from there (AP Photo)
- Knowing that his back was to the wall, Morales would return with a thrilling victory over Manny Pacquiao in March of 2005 (AP Photo)
- The win was an incredible one for Morales, one that further proves he will be going to the Hall of Fame when all is said and done (AP Photo)
- Instantly talks turned to a Morales-Pacquiao rematch but Zahir Raheem would play the role of spoiler in Morales' next fight, defeating by a clear decision (AP Photo)
- Still, Morales and Pacquiao would meet again in January of 2006 in another riveting battle (AP Photo)
- Pacquiao would get sweet revenge, stopping Morales in ten brutal rounds (AP Photos)
- Pacquiao and Morales met ten months later and by this time Morales was completely outmatched, getting stopped in the 3rd round (AP Photo)
- Morales showed obvious respect afterwards and seemed to realize that the strain of making 130 pounds was becoming too much for him (AP Photo)
- Morales showed that he still had something left in his tank with his victory earlier this year over Jose Alfaro although there were some who said Morales was awarded with a dubious decision (Photo: La Prensa)
- Morales reportedly had to have a grueling training regimen back in his prime in order to make 122, 126 and 130 pounds (AP Photo)
- Morales didn't seem to be the most charismatic of characters, as his smug look overshadowed the fact that he took care of most of his business inside the ring (AP Photo)
- Morales was a professional through and through, and his 49-6 record with 34 stoppages spoke of a fighter who was willing to face all comers while always giving an honest effort (AP Photo)
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i dont understand why erik would still want to fight. for what? humiliation? i mean he has nothing more to lose and surely nothing to gain. if he's hoping to fight pacman for the 4th time.. ha! fat chance!
HIS ONE OF THE BEST FIGHTER OUT THERE. AN PROBABLY ONE OF THE GREATEST MEXICAN BOXER. A PERSON WHO ADMITS WHEN HE LOSES OR WINS A TRUE SPORTMANSHIP. IF THEY WILL FIGHT W/ MARQUEZ MANY FOR SURE WILL SUPPORT IT. GO EL TERRIBLE.... GO...
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