The legendary Erik “El Terrible” Morales has a date with destiny in less than one month. On August 4th he’ll be making an attempt to do what no other Mexican boxer has ever accomplished in attaining four legitimate championships in four separate weight classes. A fighter by the name of David Diaz stands in the Tijuana bad ass’s way and according to the betting public, has the slight edge in what stands to be a war.
The initial line for this fight was even money with both men coming in at -115 at the 5dimes.com sportsbook. As of this moment, bettors have shifted the line in Diaz’s favor making him a -145 favorite. Is this smart money that knows David is putting in the necessary long hours at the gym to ensure victory over the Mexican icon? Are the rumors that Erik Morales is severely above the 135 pound weight limit as of this very moment true? Did Manny Pacquiao take every last ounce of “El Terrible’s” will to win away?
According to the books, the bettors are saying yes, yes, and yes. What a lack of respect for a guy that’s always put it all on the line and has given the fans one of the best roller coaster rides of a career in recent years. Like the saying goes… “Money talks and bullshit walks!”
The only thing that the gamblers care about is making money so any “respect” for a fighter’s past accomplishments are out the window. We’ll see if Erik Morales can pick up the pace in training camp and show the world that he still has a lot of dog left in him.
Hopefully he has more Pitbull in him than Chihuahua.
