RSSPacquiao Ends Trilogy With Morales by KO
Instead of giving boxing fans around the world the possible fight of the year against Erik Morales, Manny Pacquiao had other plans…
What did he have in mind? Just ask Morales what happened in the third round when he was dropped and counted out by the referee.
Yes, Pacquiao stopped Morales in the third round of their bout on Saturday night, ending the trilogy of fights between the two and also sending Morales into possible retirement.
“I had a long, illustrious career,” Morales said. “I’ve done it all. It might not be the best thing [to continue]. It was always a pleasure on my part to thrill people with great, great fights.”
Morales has said that he will think long and hard before making any decision at all…
Pacquiao and Morales started the fight just like they did their previous wars, throwing unrelentless bombs with little regard for their opponent’s well-being. It became clear towards the end of the first round however that Pacquiao was the stronger, faster fighter.
Pacquiao knocked Morales down for the first time towards the end of the second round with a left hook. Morales fell into the ropes and looked confused. He attempted a comeback, landing numerous blows but none of the shots even affected Pacquiao.
Pacquiao pummeled Morales in the third round, landing 80% of his power punches and knocked his opponent down with just a minute to go. It was one last left hook that sent Morales to the canvas, ultimately ending the fight.
“I was looking to my corner,” Morales said. “They were urging me on to get up, but I knew it was futile. No point. I was a beaten man tonight.”
Pacquiao was very confident after the fight, knowing that he is truly the better fighter of the two at this point:
“I like that he came out at me,” said Pacquiao, who won the trilogy 2-1. “It gave me a chance to knock him out. I believe I am faster than him, and quicker than him, and stronger than him. I think he felt my power.”
So what’s next for Manny? I’ll have a little post detailing everything on Monday…
Fight Results • Lightweight • Erik Morales • Manny Pacquiao
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