Morales-Pacquiao Predictions

johnswan1 · Post by **johnswan1** » 17 Jan 2006, 08:58

How do you think this fight will go Saturday night?

I think I have to favour the Pacman for the following reasons:

1 - He was cut early on in the first fight but remained competitive for the twelve rounds, losing only narrowly.

2 - It was his first fight at the weight.

3 - A lack of focus before the first fight. Open work outs, too much promotional and media work, problems with the gloves. (He's now wearing Reyes gloves).

4 - Morales defeat against Raheem. Surely this gives Pac more belief and could have Morales questioning himself.

5 - Career achievements to date. Morales is the most established fighter of the two with more big names on his record, and it doesn't seem there is a lot more he can achieve. On the other hand, although only two years younger than Morales, I would strongly consider Pacquaio to be the much fresher fighter and the fighter with more ambition at this stage of their careers.

No doubt both men will be determined as ever and I can't wait to see what could easily turn out to be fight of the year.

Prediction: Pacquiao by late stoppage.

MightyWarrior · Post by **MightyWarrior** » 17 Jan 2006, 09:03

One things for sure, never write off Eric Morales.

Finding it impossible to pick a winner at moment - leaning towards the Mexican, just because he has the biggest fighting heart in the game.

johnswan1 · Post by **johnswan1** » 17 Jan 2006, 09:05

MightyWarrior wrote:One things for sure, never write off Eric Morales.

Finding it impossible to pick a winner at moment - leaning towards the Mexican, just because he has the biggest fighting heart in the game.

That's true, neither himself nor Barrera can ever be written off. I just have a feeling that Morales is going to be trading with Pacman even more in this fight.

states · Post by **states** » 17 Jan 2006, 09:17

Morales all the way for me, in a close but clear decision. Pacman just doesn't have enough variety. Yes, he's awesome at what he does, but I think Morales will be able to mix up the inevitable toe to toe stuff with enough controlled work on the outside to take it.

Of course, it could depend on what Morales has left. Did the Raheem loss show that he's coming to the end of the line? Or was it just an off night against a guy with a style that was always going to cause him problems? I lean towards the latter, and think he'll come out with the fire to prove it against Pacman.

MightyWarrior · Post by **MightyWarrior** » 17 Jan 2006, 09:22

johnswan1 wrote: That's true, neither himself nor Barrera can ever be written off. I just have a feeling that Morales is going to be trading with Pacman even more in this fight.

Yes he almost blew it last time out in the 12th round - dead tired, he decides to go out a go toe to toe with Manny, and got shaken up a few times as a result.
I love the nick name maxboxing gave him -

The Tijuana Warlord.

numpty · Post by **numpty** » 17 Jan 2006, 09:26

Something inside me is say Paquiao on points! Especially now Arum has just anounced there will be a multi million dollar rubber match if Pacman does win!

stujones · Post by **stujones** » 17 Jan 2006, 09:57

I know most so Morales vs Pacquiao 1 as a close fight, but I didn't. Sure it was close on the cards, and rightfully so, but I thought Eric was that little bit better than Manny in every department last time they fought.

Bookies are looking into the Raheem performance a fair amount, perhaps Eric is shot - Pacquiao is the betting favourite.

Morales on points for me.

MaxPow · Post by **MaxPow** » 17 Jan 2006, 11:40

I'm a huge Pac fan and I have a bad feeling about this fight. If he deosn't drop Morales early, he'll be in deep during the later rounds. I hope roach made the necessary adjustments. He won't have any excuses about being under prepared for this one, he's as ready as ready can be. If Morales wins in similar fashion, I wouldn't see Pac winning another rematch, or another five for that matter.

Go Pac!!!

MaxPow · Post by **MaxPow** » 17 Jan 2006, 11:45

And also about the left hand injury scare, it should be a no factor come fight night if Pac rests it. Thank God. I almost had a heart attack when I first heard.

jamesmcdonnell · Post by **jamesmcdonnell** » 17 Jan 2006, 11:53

stujones wrote:I know most so Morales vs Pacquiao 1 as a close fight, but I didn't. Sure it was close on the cards, and rightfully so, but I thought Eric was that little bit better than Manny in every department last time they fought.

Bookies are looking into the Raheem performance a fair amount, perhaps Eric is shot - Pacquiao is the betting favourite.

Morales on points for me.

Raheem is a decent fighter, and a genuine lightweight, Morales just came in undertrained, and wasn't able to shake a guy who had a lightweight's frame with the shots he landed. Raheem also was a good mover, and Erik isn't the fleetest of foot, he likes people who try and rumble a bit.

MaxPow · Post by **MaxPow** » 17 Jan 2006, 13:16

Raheem was a skilled opponents who came in with a brilliant game plan, executed it perfectly and stuck with it throughout the fight. He was better that night but it deosn't take away from Morales' greatness. He might not have gone that extra mile for a fighter he under-estimated.

From a strictly financial point of view, Pacquiao winning this weekend would make the third match so much more lucrative.

dve3333 · Post by **dve3333** » 17 Jan 2006, 13:46

I go for Morales to get his first inside the distance loss
Pacman in 8

KOJOE90 · Post by **KOJOE90** » 17 Jan 2006, 14:24

I imagine Morales will be hyped up for this fight, feeling that he has something to prove after his recent loss.

Morales on points.

J · Post by J » 18 Jan 2006, 08:16

MORALES UD FOR ME
Styles make fights and i just think he has Pac' number.

should be cracker tho.

we shouldtreasutre these guys along with MAB, the fab (3) 4 of our time.

Foggy · Post by **Foggy** » 18 Jan 2006, 08:41

Great fight to have so early in the year, im going Pac-Man either late stoppage or points.

Phoenix · Post by **Phoenix** » 18 Jan 2006, 12:37

Erik late stoppage.

Pac tries to rush Erik early on and has to eat some heavy shots in some wild exchanges throughout the first 3, calms down in the middle rounds but still Morales is putting the better work in, later on the early bombs and constant pecking by Morales take their toll and Pac gets tired, then hit hard on the jaw in the 10th, hits the ropes and Morales batters him briefly before the ref stops it. maybe.

steve689 · Post by **steve689** » 18 Jan 2006, 12:56

Morales on points for me, i don't think Pacquiao has enough variety in his work to beat Morales. Pacquaio has no excuses this time either i hear he is being allowed to wear the glove brand of his choice so no moaning from Freddie Roach.

THEBUTCH · Post by **THEBUTCH** » 19 Jan 2006, 13:13

If Morales boxes clever again like in their first encounter, then I go for Erik...just.

If he wars with Manny, then I think he loses clearly.

Presumably the fight is made at 9st 4lbs !?!

I'm wondering if this will drain Morales or sharpen him up.

MightyWarrior · Post by **MightyWarrior** » 19 Jan 2006, 13:31

No wonder they made this fight again - it's one of those where there's just no way in hell it can be anything other than entertaining.

I'll go for the Tijuana Warlord on points or late stopage. He'll back Manny up and take away his power - either that or get carried out trying.

http://www.toprank.com/images/home/morales_pacquiao.jpg

THEBUTCH · Post by **THEBUTCH** » 19 Jan 2006, 13:34

Indeed. What a privilege for the fans to see them go at it again.

steve689 · Post by **steve689** » 19 Jan 2006, 13:49

It's fights like these that make me love Boxing!! Can't wait for this scrap.

jamesmcdonnell · Post by **jamesmcdonnell** » 19 Jan 2006, 14:46

Worth remembering that Morales only one by 1 round last time.

jamesmcdonnell · Post by **jamesmcdonnell** » 19 Jan 2006, 14:47

Interestingly nearly everyone at maxboxing is going for Pacman....surprising.

johnswan1 · Post by **johnswan1** » 19 Jan 2006, 16:01

THEBUTCH wrote:If Morales boxes clever again like in their first encounter, then I go for Erik...just.

If he wars with Manny, then I think he loses clearly.

Presumably the fight is made at 9st 4lbs !?!

I'm wondering if this will drain Morales or sharpen him up.

Yes, fight is at 130 lbs.

johnswan1 · Post by **johnswan1** » 22 Jan 2006, 07:32

Should have had money on my prediction!