ERIK MORALES GOES FOR BROKE! SIZZLING UNDERCARD SATURDAY
02 August, 2007 by Reylan Loberternos
OVER THE HILL WARRIOR GOES FOR FOUR
Chicago, IL – Losing four out of his last five matches, the last two via brutal beat downs, Tijuana’s pride Erik “El Terrible” Morales (48-5-0, 34 KOs) once again tries to muster what seems to be an almost empty basin of pugilistic potency as he tries to prove to fans and pundits alike that he’s not done yet. He looks to further fortify his entry into the annals of boxing by way of a fourth title in as many weight classes. WBC interim lightweight (135 lbs.) champ David Diaz (32-1-1, 17 KOs) stands in his way, when both fighters lock horns in a boxing card dubbed as “War for 4” at the Allstate Arena in Rosemont, Illinois this Saturday, August 4.
WILL MORALES PULL OFF A SHOCKER?
Probably not… but who knows? Erik is no spring chicken. He’s had 53 career bouts (40 wars?) to his name, the majority of which were performed via the usual give-and-take action that “El Terrible” is known for. Most boxing experts say that the accumulated punishment in all those bouts has already taken its toll on the proud Mexican warrior, citing his recent debacles as a clear manifestation that it’s time for him to finally hang up his gloves. However, Morales has other things in mind and promised to prove skeptics wrong.
WHAT’S THIS BOUT ALL ABOUT YOU ASK?
Not to mention the money involved, this encounter could very well serve as Diaz’s springboard to superstardom. Beating a guy of Morales’ stature will definitely boost his stock and add a little bit of fervor to his otherwise untested resume. If the opposite happens, that is if the seemingly way over-the-hill Morales still proves to be a tough test to hurdle for the aspiring superstar prospect in David Diaz, then Morales fans could either look forward to more fights on the horizon, or their hero retiring as a champion. Win or lose, this is going to be an exciting fight. If you think otherwise, you better ask yourself this simple question. Discounting his duck chase against Zahir Raheem, when was the last time you watched Erik Morales in a boring fight?
RECENT MAIN EVENTS HAVE BEEN DUDS!
Undercards-outshining-the-main-events seems to be the trend in Pay-Per-View boxing spectacles lately. The most recent highly appreciated show stealer was the bloody and action-packed encounter between undefeated WBO interim lightweight king Michael Katsidis of Australia and 21-yr-old rising star from the Philippines Czar Amonsot. Apart maybe from Bernard “The Executioner” Hopkins’ unsolicited post fight comment regarding the purportedly “staged” weigh-in melee, fight fans who witnessed that night’s PPV affair probably only had vivid memories of the non-stop action that the supporting bout between Katsidis and Amonsot had to offer and most likely nothing about the Hopkins-Wright tango.
MAYOL-SOLIS COULD BE SHOW STEALER!
Exactly two weeks after Katsidis and Amonsot stole the show from Winky and Bernard, two highly talented and equally explosive light flyweights (108 lbs.) will try to duplicate, if not surpass what the lightweights accomplished inside the squared circle. One-time world championship challenger Rodel “Batang Mandaue” Mayol (23-1-0, 18 KOs) of the Philippines revs up as he takes on IBF titlist Ulises “Archie” Solis (24-1-2, 18 KOs) of Mexico for the latter’s belt.
BOTH FIGHTERS ON EQUAL FOOTING
Their records and physical features are almost identical. Both of them also possess excellent boxing savvy with above average pop in both fists. Solis might have an edge in the quality of opposition, beating former world champions Jose Antonio Aguirre (34-6-1, 20 KOs), Will Grigsby (18-4-1, 7 KOs), Erik Ortiz (26-6-1, 17 KOs), and Edgar Sosa (28-5-0, 14 KOs) to name a few. Mayol, on the other hand, can only take into account a loss to current WBC minimumweight (105) king Eagle Kyowa (18-1-0, 6 KOs) as his lone high profile experience, which, however, is greatly attributed to the fact that during the earlier part of his professional boxing career, highly-rated boxers in his division weren’t willing to risk their lofty status against a very live opponent in Mayol.
TWO GUYS THAT ARE REAL WARRIORS
Fireworks! Nothing less is expected as these two little giants clash in what could be another fight of the year candidate. Both agile, technically proficient and not afraid to trade punches, fight fans will surely be treated to an explosive showdown of gigantic proportions!
OVER THE HILL WARRIOR GOES FOR FOUR
Chicago, IL – Losing four out of his last five matches, the last two via brutal beat downs, Tijuana’s pride Erik “El Terrible” Morales (48-5-0, 34 KOs) once again tries to muster what seems to be an almost empty basin of pugilistic potency as he tries to prove to fans and pundits alike that he’s not done yet. He looks to further fortify his entry into the annals of boxing by way of a fourth title in as many weight classes. WBC interim lightweight (135 lbs.) champ David Diaz (32-1-1, 17 KOs) stands in his way, when both fighters lock horns in a boxing card dubbed as “War for 4” at the Allstate Arena in Rosemont, Illinois this Saturday, August 4.
WILL MORALES PULL OFF A SHOCKER?
Probably not… but who knows? Erik is no spring chicken. He’s had 53 career bouts (40 wars?) to his name, the majority of which were performed via the usual give-and-take action that “El Terrible” is known for. Most boxing experts say that the accumulated punishment in all those bouts has already taken its toll on the proud Mexican warrior, citing his recent debacles as a clear manifestation that it’s time for him to finally hang up his gloves. However, Morales has other things in mind and promised to prove skeptics wrong.
WHAT’S THIS BOUT ALL ABOUT YOU ASK?
Not to mention the money involved, this encounter could very well serve as Diaz’s springboard to superstardom. Beating a guy of Morales’ stature will definitely boost his stock and add a little bit of fervor to his otherwise untested resume. If the opposite happens, that is if the seemingly way over-the-hill Morales still proves to be a tough test to hurdle for the aspiring superstar prospect in David Diaz, then Morales fans could either look forward to more fights on the horizon, or their hero retiring as a champion. Win or lose, this is going to be an exciting fight. If you think otherwise, you better ask yourself this simple question. Discounting his duck chase against Zahir Raheem, when was the last time you watched Erik Morales in a boring fight?
RECENT MAIN EVENTS HAVE BEEN DUDS!
Undercards-outshining-the-main-events seems to be the trend in Pay-Per-View boxing spectacles lately. The most recent highly appreciated show stealer was the bloody and action-packed encounter between undefeated WBO interim lightweight king Michael Katsidis of Australia and 21-yr-old rising star from the Philippines Czar Amonsot. Apart maybe from Bernard “The Executioner” Hopkins’ unsolicited post fight comment regarding the purportedly “staged” weigh-in melee, fight fans who witnessed that night’s PPV affair probably only had vivid memories of the non-stop action that the supporting bout between Katsidis and Amonsot had to offer and most likely nothing about the Hopkins-Wright tango.
MAYOL-SOLIS COULD BE SHOW STEALER!
Exactly two weeks after Katsidis and Amonsot stole the show from Winky and Bernard, two highly talented and equally explosive light flyweights (108 lbs.) will try to duplicate, if not surpass what the lightweights accomplished inside the squared circle. One-time world championship challenger Rodel “Batang Mandaue” Mayol (23-1-0, 18 KOs) of the Philippines revs up as he takes on IBF titlist Ulises “Archie” Solis (24-1-2, 18 KOs) of Mexico for the latter’s belt.
BOTH FIGHTERS ON EQUAL FOOTING
Their records and physical features are almost identical. Both of them also possess excellent boxing savvy with above average pop in both fists. Solis might have an edge in the quality of opposition, beating former world champions Jose Antonio Aguirre (34-6-1, 20 KOs), Will Grigsby (18-4-1, 7 KOs), Erik Ortiz (26-6-1, 17 KOs), and Edgar Sosa (28-5-0, 14 KOs) to name a few. Mayol, on the other hand, can only take into account a loss to current WBC minimumweight (105) king Eagle Kyowa (18-1-0, 6 KOs) as his lone high profile experience, which, however, is greatly attributed to the fact that during the earlier part of his professional boxing career, highly-rated boxers in his division weren’t willing to risk their lofty status against a very live opponent in Mayol.
TWO GUYS THAT ARE REAL WARRIORS
Fireworks! Nothing less is expected as these two little giants clash in what could be another fight of the year candidate. Both agile, technically proficient and not afraid to trade punches, fight fans will surely be treated to an explosive showdown of gigantic proportions!
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