vs. Daniel Zaragoza (September 6, 1997) Hard hitting Erik Morales (27-0, 20 KO’s) captured the WBA super bantamweight crown by scoring a dramatic knockout over legendary Daniel Zaragoza (55-8-3, 27 KO’s). Morales’ withering body attack took its toll on the 39-year-old champion. A straight right hand to the solar plexius sent Zaragoza to the deck and finally ended matters at 2:59 of the eleventh round. (Full Article)
Erik Morales Photo courtesy of HBO vs. Jose Luis Bueno (May 16, 1998) Challenger Jose Luis Bueno went down in the second round like he had been hit by a bar stool. In reality, what appeared to be saloon furniture was really a right hand from Erik “El Terrible” Morales. The WBC super bantamweight champion Morales dropped the hammer with devastating effects on Bueno at 1:19 of the second to retain his world championship. (Full Article)
vs. Junior Jones (September 12, 1998) Junior Jones looked like he had been hit by a bar stool. Three wicked right hands to the head sent Jones reeling towards the canvas and headed in the direction of a new career path. WBC super bantamweight champion Erik “El Terrible” Morales retained his title by scoring a dramatic fourth-round TKO over the former two-time world champion. (Full Article)
vs. Angel Chacon (February 13, 1999) Erik “El Terrible” Morales remains a weapon at 122-pounds. The WBC super bantamweight king put the hammer to challenger Angel Chacon and scored a brutal second round knockout that drove the challenger through the ropes and out onto the ring apron. (Full Article)
vs. Juan Carlos Ramirez (May 8, 1999) Tijuana’s latest sensation, undefeated WBC Super Bantamweight champion Erik “El Terribile” Morales (33-0, 27 KO’s) successfully defended his title, stopping courageous challenger Juan Carlos “Ranchero” Ramirez (17-2, 7KO’s) after nine hard fought rounds. (Full Article)
vs. Reynante Jamili (July 31, 1999) Mexico’s latest boxing sensation Erik “El Terrible” Morales retained his WBC super bantamweight title by scoring a convincing sixth round TKO over number-one rated contender Reynante Jamili. (Full Article)
vs. Marco Antonio Barrera I (February 20, 2000) Just two months into the new calendar and we already have a very strong candidate for not only, “Fight of the Year,” but also, “Worst Decision of the Year.” WBC super featherweight champion Erik “El Terrible” Morales retained his crown and also added the WBO belt to his wardrobe by scoring a controversial 12-round decision over veteran banger Marco Antonio Barrera. (Full Article)
vs. Mike Juarez (June 17, 2000)* WBC super bantamweight king Erik “El Terrible” Morales scored a quick third-round knockout Mike Juarez in a non-title featherweight clash. (*Undercard Coverage)
vs. Kevin Kelley (September 3, 2000) Showing little effects from his all-out war with Marco Antonio Barerra, Erik “El Terrible” Morales destroyed the aging former two-time world champion Kevin “Flusing Flash” Kelley in seven one-sided rounds. (Full Article)
vs. Guty Espandas I (February 17, 2001) With the WBC featherweight on the line and the pride of Mexico up for grabs, once again Erik “El Terrible” Morales proved unbeatable. Morales remained undefeated by pounding out a unanimous 12 round decision over champion Guty Espandas to capture the WBC belt. Morales was able to land the heavier blows and notch the victory over the busier former champion. Judge Jerry Roth tallied, 116-112, while Dick Flaherty score it, 115-113, and Dave Harris closed out the sweep, 116-112. (Full Article)
vs. Injin Chi (July 28, 2001) Erik “El Terrible” Morales doesn’t seem to fight anything but wars and his title defense against challenger Injin Chi was no exception. The WBC featherweight champion successfully defended his crown against the number-one rated contender from Seoul, South Korea, however, at the end of the contest both men were cut, battered, and bruised. Morales dominated the scoring on all three judges’ scorecard to pound out the 12-round unanimous decision, 116-111, 117-110, and 116-112. (Full Article)
vs. Marco Antonio Barrera II (June 22, 2002) This time around the war became a chess match. The “Fight of the Year” in 2000 turned into a tactical battle as Marco Antonio Barrera scored a 12-round unanimous decision over WBC champion Erik Morales in their much-anticipated rematch. (Full Article)
vs. Paulie Ayala (November 16, 2002) Straight right hands delivered with ruthless precision and accuracy proved to be the difference as featherweight Erik “El Terrible” Morales scored a commanding 12-round unanimous decision over Paulie Ayala to capture the vacant WBC featherweight title. (Full Article)
vs. Fernando Velardez (May 3, 2003) Pardon Fernando “Bobby Boy” Velardez for taking a pass on any family gatherings with the Morales clan. Between the two boxing brothers from Tijuana, they have deposited Velardez on the deck a total eight different times. Erik “El Terrible” Morales retained his WBC featherweight crown by scoring a fifth round TKO over Velardez after knocking him to the deck four times. (Full Article)
vs. Guty Espadas II (October 4, 2003) It was all there on display, footwork, hand speed, movement, and power…enough power to turn out the lights with one searing right hand. Two-time world champion Erik “El Terrible” Morales is knocking on the door for another world title after knocking out Guty Espadas in three brief rounds, to win the WBC super featherweight eliminator. (Full Article)
vs. Jesus Chavez (February 28, 2004) The third jewel in the crown did not come easily to the man called “El Terrible”. Erik Morales rallied from a first round pounding to drop WBC super featherweight king Jesus “Matador” Chavez twice in the second stanza, and proceeded to pound out a hard fought 12-round unanimous decision and win his third world title. (Full Article)
vs. Carlos Hernandez (July 31, 2004) In a classic showdown between a brawler and a boxer, it was the guy who moved, picked his opponent apart and landed the harder and cleaner shots that claimed the victory. WBC super featherweight champion Erik “El Terrible” Morales scored a hard-fought and entertaining win over the IBF’s 130-pound titleholder Carlos “Famoso” Hernandez by pounding out a 12-round unanimous decision to notch yet another title belt. (Full Article)
vs. Marco Antonio Barrera III (November 27, 2004) The trilogy is complete. It will go down as the third in a series of brutal wars between two warriors whose contempt; anger and disdain for each other only fueled the ferocity of their battles. (Full Article)
vs. Manny Pacquiao I (March 19, 2005) It was not a night for those feint of heart. By the time it was over Manny “Pac-Man” Pacquiao’s face had been turned into a crimson mask. And the front of Erik “El Terrible” Morales’ pristine white trunks had been transformed into a pinkish hue from Pacquiao’s blood. (Full Article)
vs. Zahir Raheem (September 10, 2005) He was heavier, slower and a great deal more vulnerable that when last seen laying the wood to Filipino knockout sensation Manny Pacquiao this past March. Former three-time world champion Erik “El Terrible” Morales looked ordinary in losing a 12 round unanimous decision to talented but unheralded former American Olympian Zahir Raheem. (Full Article)
