LAS VEGAS–Erik Morales was taken to the hospital Saturday shortly after getting knocked out by Manny Pacquiao at the Thomas and Mack Center.
The Mexican, who has never been knocked out before, was brought to the nearby Valley Medical for a “precautionary check-up.”
Bob Arum of Top Rank, who also promotes Morales, said Morales was accompanied by his handlers and a representative of the Nevada State Athletic Commission.
“It’s just a precautionary action,” said Arum as he explained to mediamen why Morales failed to attend the post-fight press conference.
“We just have to make sure that there are no serious injuries involved. It’s nothing to be alarmed of,” Arum told the jampacked press center.
Pacquiao’s promoter, Gary Shaw, said he hoped that everything’s fine with Morales who got a terrible beating before being knocked out in the 10th round. “On behalf of our team, I pray that everything’s good with him,” said Shaw.
Morales took some tremendous shots from Pacquiao, from the body to the head as he absorbed the first knockout loss of his amazing career.
Later on, Pacquiao said he also hoped that Morales is fine.
“I heard that Morales is in the hospital. I’m praying that nothing happens to him,” said Pacquiao.
