Wheelchair Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 Erik Morales became the first Mexican to win world titles in 4 weight classes when he defeated Pablo Cesar Cano on Saturday evening in Las Vegas. The fight had a lot of two way action but ultimately Morales' experience and harder punches proved to be too much for his younger opponent as Cano's corner threw in the towel after the 10th round. Morales was thought to be finished as a fighter and few gave him much of a chance prior to his fight against the hard hitting Argentinean Marcos Maidana in April. Many observers were shocked that he would step in the ring with the heavy handed Maidana and genuinely feared for his health. Despite fighting with an eye that was virtually swollen shut for most of the night, Morales gave a spirited performance and backed up Maidana on several occasions before ultimately losing a decision. After the victory over Morales, Maidana was scheduled to face Robert Guerrero in August but Guerrero ended up sustaining an injury in training camp that ultimately required surgery on his shoulder. Maidana will now take a stay busy fight in his native Argentina on September 23rd against Petr Petrov. After the defeat Morales asked for an immediate rematch against Maidana but Maidana's team was unhappy with the financial terms of the offer. A couple weeks ago Maidana told Boxingscene's official radio show, The Boxing Lab that he had no problem facing Morales again if the money was right. "We have no problem giving Morales a rematch. We just didn't like the offer they gave us," Maidana told The Boxing Lab. Maidana plans on fighting one more time this year after the Petrov fight and said that he is targeting December for his return. After his victory on Saturday, Morales was asked if he was interested in facing Maidana in December. Morales said that he was still interested in the fight but that Maidana's return date was too soon. "March is good. I need to let my cuts heal. You can see that I have a couple cuts from the fight. December would be too soon. I would like a rematch with Maidana in March," explained Morales. http://www.boxingscene.com/erik-morales-march-i-want-maidana-again--43977 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamasadlittleboy Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 I was shocked to see that Maidana is defending his title this weekend against Petr Petrov in Argentina...Although Petrov has never been stopped he's 5'7" and has fought as low as Super Featherweight. Seems a really piss poor defence of a paper title =/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gavpowell Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 I think Morales would win the rematch - I think the eye injury was a total fluke and Maidana still couldn't put him away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wheelchair Posted September 20, 2011 Author Share Posted September 20, 2011 I think Morales would win the rematch. Whoever wins, the WBA will then have TWO Super Champions at 147lbs. smell// Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littleman370 Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 I think Morales would win the rematch. Whoever wins, the WBA will then have TWO Super Champions at 147lbs. smell// nonono!!! wheelchair, do you know ANYTHING about boxing? khan will be "elevated" to Super Duper Champion and morales will be the Super Champion. it's the only logical conclusion! lol// Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wheelchair Posted September 20, 2011 Author Share Posted September 20, 2011 And you'll be the new WBA 'Logic' champion for working that one out! mlol/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littleman370 Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 And you'll be the new WBA 'Logic' champion for working that one out! mlol/ yesssss i knew a degree in philosophy would come in handy!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wheelchair Posted September 20, 2011 Author Share Posted September 20, 2011 Well don't get too excited, it'll only be an interim version! glol/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapevine241 Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 id definitely like to see it. bit strange it hasnt been made yet... seems an easy one to do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
londoner Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 I'd favour Maidana to win the rematch. Morales now has his "4th weight World title" so is happy. I don't think he'll put up as much resistance the second time around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAZZ-MCFC Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 I'd favour Maidana to win the rematch. Morales now has his "4th weight World title" so is happy. I don't think he'll put up as much resistance the second time around. This is Morales we're talking about. No matter who he faced or how shoddy the last title he won was, he's still a proud, Mexican warrior. He'll give his all in every fight he competes in until he throws his very last punch in a boxing ring. I'd be happy to see a rematch, the first one was a corker. The funny thing is, i had Morales to win by decision as my prediction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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