Robert Morales
415 articles · L.A. Daily News
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It’s not such a Golden week
When "Sugar" Shane Mosley lost back-to-back junior middleweight title fights to Winky Wright in 2004, it appeared to many experts his days as a world champion might be over. For a few…
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Pacquiao’s power too much<br>Delivers third-round knockout vs. Morales
LAS VEGAS - Manny Pacquiao had looked so good during some of his training sessions that it seemed to many experts like Erik Morales might stand little chance to defeat him Saturday…
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Is Pac-man the best around?
LAS VEGAS - Take a look at any reputable pound-for-pound poll and chances are Manny Pacquiao is in the top 5. However, if Pacquiao again defeats Erik Morales convincingly tonight, like he…
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Morales quickly discovers his flaw
Erik Morales, up until two years ago, was sailing along in fine fashion. He was 47-1 with 34 knockouts, winner of world titles in three weight classes and a resident in everyone's…
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Pacquiao out to end dispute
LAS VEGAS - Look at any reputable, pound-for-pound poll and chances are Manny Pacquiao is in the top five. But if Pacquiao again defeats Erik Morales convincingly tonight like in their second…
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Velocity key to Morales revival
Erik Morales, up until two years ago, was sailing along in fine fashion. He was 47-1 with 34 knockouts, winner of world titles in three weight classes and a resident in everyone's…
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Arum doesn’t stay angry for long
Bob Arum's passion as a promoter has never been in question. It was no surprise, then, that a couple of events have angered and pleased him. He's mad that the World Boxing…
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Morales is Ready for Pacquiao
Starting with his second loss to Marco Antonio Barrera two years ago this month, Erik Morales has lost three of his past four fights. He has gone from a top 10 pound-for-pound…
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No more chances for Arum
LOS ANGELES - One might say that promoter Bob Arum is leaving no stone unturned. He never wants to go through what he went through last June when his fighter, Jose Luis…
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De La Hoya making the Wright moves
Every time we turn around, Oscar De La Hoya the promoter is signing another famous fighter to some kind of contract. De La Hoya, over the past couple of years, has signed…
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Morales ready to jump right back into ring
Erik Morales will not be retiring anytime soon, and he will be taking advantage of the rematch clause that was written into the contract for his fight against Manny Pacquiao on Jan.…
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Morales’ loss gives him clause
Erik Morales will not be retiring any time soon, and he will be taking advantage of the rematch clause that was written into the contract for his fight against Manny Pacquiao on…
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Erik Morales’ career may be at end
Erik Morales has been in a lot of ring wars. And at 29, he is getting somewhat old for a man fighting in the lower weights. After being stopped by Manny Pacquiao…
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Roach’s road from telemarketer to trainer
Freddie Roach was bitter and broke when he retired as a fighter shortly after his last bout in October 1986. "I hated boxing," Roach said. "I put everything in my life into…
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Rematch is crucial for super featherweights
LAS VEGAS - Erik Morales is in a must-win situation tonight in his super featherweight rematch against Manny Pacquiao. Then again, so is Pacquiao. Morales is coming off a lackluster performance in…
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Roach discovers success as a trainer
FREDDIE Roach retired as a fighter shortly after his last bout in October 1986. He was bitter and broke. "I hated boxing," Roach said. "I put everything in my life into it…
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Gloves and happiness for Pacquiao
Manny Pacquiao is going to get his wish. He is going to be able to use Reyes gloves for his rematch against Erik Morales on Saturday at Thomas & Mack Center in…
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Glove story: Dispute solved for rematch
Manny Pacquiao is going to get his wish. He is going to be able to use Reyes brand gloves for his rematch against Erik Morales on Jan. 21 at Thomas & Mack…
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Arum Lines Up Top Fights for 2006
Bob Arum is not the giddy type. But the chairman of the board of Top Rank Inc. on Tuesday seemed downright thrilled at what he will be providing boxing fans during the…
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MORALES-PACQUIAO: NO BETTER WAY TO START THE NEW YEAR
Erik Morales had to know that question was going to be asked Tuesday at a news conference in Beverly Hills formally announcing his rematch with Manny Pacquiao: What happened against Zahir Raheem…
