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Barrera: Pacquiao should accept defeat!

WBC Super Featherweight Marco Antonio Barrera said he enjoyed the fight between his countryman and rival Erik Morales and Manny Pacquiao last weekend. Barrera, who will defend the WBC title he won against Morales on April 9th in El Paso, went public in saying that no matter what gloves he wore, Pacquiao still would have lost the fight. “I knew that Morales was going to win the fight before it took place,” said Barrera, who will face mandatory Mzonke Fana on HBO Pay Per View at the Don Haskins Center on the campus of the University of Texas, El Paso. “I think Pacquiao should accept defeat because Morales was the better man that night.” With talk of an unprecedented fourth fight against Morales or a rematch against Pacquiao, Barrera was modest in saying the only thing on his mind is Fana. “I will fight whoever the public wishes for me to fight. However, my only focus is on Fana. He is a good boxer with lots of mobility and a decent left hand. After my fight on April 9th, we will see what options I have for any future fights.” The “Viva Mexico” card will be presented by Golden Boy Promotions.

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