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Pacquiao's Rout of Morales Means Barrera is Next PhilBoxing.com Mon, 11 Dec 2006 Some ten months to the day Manny 'Pacman' Pacquiao knocked out Erik 'El Terrible' Morales, the Filipino boxing hero was once again in Las Vegas pulverizing the Mexican's noggin' -- putting his chief rival away for the count before a jam-packed crowd at the Thomas and Mack Center, scene of their earlier slugfest. Manny's enthralling KO of Erik in their viciously fought rubber bout has clinched for Marco Antonio Barrera, his long-rematch with his conqueror, that is if his feuding promoters will arrive at a compromise on their war for control of Paquiao's mega-fights. Thus far, it has been a busy year for the GenSan hitman with enviable wins capped by his second kayo of the once feared mogul of Mexico. So devastating was Pacquiao's victory that Morales had to sue for time to enable him to sort out his mess in the confines of his home--mulling over the possibility of outright retirement. Keep in mind that there was an offer of Pacquiao for Morales to call it a day once it was made clear that Erik would not go anywhere--career-wise--while the Pacman stays on as his pesky tormentor in their chosen weight division. Morales' workouts leading to the 'finale' with Pacquiao was gruelling yet he failed badly when confronted by arguably the hardest hitter in the super-featherweight class. There was absolutely no doubting as to who was the boss as Manny trotted out of the gates with a Secretariat-like start--banging away merrily at the gutsy Mexican until he cried mutedly "no mas por favor." Manny's jabs, hooks and straights did Erik in, leading viewers to wonder how Erik could even survive those cataclysmic lefts up to the third round. Well done Sir Manny! Now, a new set of wannabes are raring to test the mettle of the newest king of the ring. The line forms to the right gentlemen. But this will take awhile for the Filipino ring icon who'll have to give her daughter his sweet hug first before going to the courts once more for a resolution of the latest imbroglio involving his warring promoters -- Oscar de la Hoya vs, Bob Arum. See you soon Champ! Click here for a complete listing of columns by this author. Click here for a complete listing of this author's articles from different news sources. |
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