Erik Morales. Ups and downs

Mexican fighters always differed in character andwill. Therefore, the number of outstanding boxers from this Latin American country is simply enormous. However, there are always people who deserve special attention. And one of these athletes was Erik Morales.

Brief information

Erik Morales was born on September 1, 1976 inthe city of Tijuana. His father - Jose Morales - in his youth was also a boxer and played in the super lightweight. Eric lived and trained for a long time in his father's house, because alongside the building was a training hall. Today in the same house there is also a news Internet portal of Eric.

Fights in amateurs

At the age of five, Erik Morales beginsboxing. In total, during his amateur career, he conducted 114 fights, 108 of which won convincing victories. It is noteworthy that even with the mere competition in the boxing ring in Mexico, the guy was able to become the eleven-time champion of his country. This indicator already speaks volumes.

Hobbies and interests

In addition to boxing, Erik Morales pays enougha lot of time computer technology. and therefore almost everywhere and always carries a laptop with you. Also, the Mexican is a manager and promoter for organizing fights in southern California in the US, as well as in his home country. In addition to sports success, Morales is happy with his wife, America, and brings up three children.

Professional career

Erik Morales, whose biography may bea great example for the younger generation, debuted in professional boxing fights on March 29, 1993 in his hometown. The beginning turned out to be successful - he knocked out the opponent already in the second round. His first professional title (although only of South American importance) Eric won in 1994, defeating veteran Jose Valdez.

Real glory to Morales came after the victoryover the famous Daniel Zaragoza, whom the Mexican knocked out a blow to the body in the eleventh round, thus winning the world title under the WBC version of the first featherweight title.

After a series of successful defenses Eric February 19, 2000year meets in the ring with the WBO world champion Mark Antonio Barrera. Unsurpassed by the heat of passion, the fight ended in a decision of the judges, which confirmed Morales as the winner. The fight itself was recognized as a battle of the year by the respected sports print edition The Ring.

This victory enabled the Mexican talent to move to another weight category and continue its triumphal march there. However, the fate of the villain prepared for Erika an unpleasant surprise.

June 22, 2002 was a repeated duel between Morales and Barrera. This time the victory on points was celebrated by Marco Antonio. Although, according to viewers and experts, the battle was at least equal.

The defeat did not break the champion, because he showedhigh-quality boxing. Erik Morales holds many more fights, in which he continues to win, until in March 2005 he again saw in the ring Barrera. To the great regret of Erik's fans, he lost again.

In 2005-2006, Morales had three fights with the star of the world boxing Manny Pacquiao. The Mexican was able to win only in the first fight, and in the other two he lost by technical knockout.

In August 2007, Morales againloses. The victory over him was won by world champion in lightweight David Diaz. After this defeat, Eric announces the retirement from boxing. But already in 2010 he returns again, and quite successfully, after three victorious battles in a row. However, in 2011, losing to Marcos Maidana, and in 2012 twice can not beat Danny Garcia.

In June 2014, Morales again announces his decision to retire without notifying the public about the possibility of holding his farewell match.