Erik ?Terrible? Morales says he?s is fully concentrated for his battle on December 18 at the Estadio Caliente in his native Tijuana, Baja California against former WBO super featherweight world champion Jorge ?Hiena? Barrios. Morales is also very interested in a showdown with the lightweight world champion and countryman Juan Manuel Marquez. ?I?ve been hearing in the news that Juan Manuel Marquez is interest in a rematch with Pacquiao, I don?t blame him. There were times I pushed back facing him when I had better proposals,? said Morales
A proposed Morales vs Marquez match would take place in 2011. Meanwhile he is training to face Barrios, doing lots of running on the track at the Mexiquense Institute of Physical Culture and Sports located in Zinacantepec under the supervision of fitness trainer Raul Robles. Morales is working on speed and endurance on the track because his desire is have a 100% commitment and close the year with a convincing victory.
