Who is better Barrera or Morales?
Erik Morales has been more successful than Barrera. Yes, Barrera beat Morales twice, but their trilogy was so close, it could’ve gone either way. Both fighters captured the Super Bantamweight title. Barrera held the WBO title while Morales held the WBC title.
Who won the fight between Morales and Barrera?
The first bout took place on February 19, 2000, at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino, in Las Vegas and was televised on HBO Boxing. Morales was declared winner by split decision, with scores of 115-112, 114-113 and 113-114 and captured the WBO Super Bantamweight title. Many believed that Barrera deserved the decision.
Are Barrera and Morales friends?
Erik Morales and Marco Antonio Barrera are buddies long after a rivalry as contentious and bitter as any in boxing’s modern history. But there they were, old enemies in an alliance as unlikely as ever at Caesars Palace. Barrera introduced Morales, one of nine fighters inducted to the Nevada Hall Saturday night.
How rich is Erik Morales?
Erik Morales net worth: Erik Morales is a Mexican former professional boxer who has a net worth of $3 million. Erik Morales was born in Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico in September 1976. Morales is the first Mexican born boxer who has won world titles in four different weight classes.
What was the score of the Morales Barrera fight?
Morales won the contest by split decision, with two judges scoring it 114-113 and 115-112 for Morales and the other scoring it 114-113 for Barrera. The fight was named The Ring Magazine 2000 Fight of the Year and has been regarded as the best fight ever by many. The fight is the first match in the highly regarded Barrera vs. Morales trilogy.
What’s the difference between Barrera and Erik Morales?
The first round began with Barrera throwing combinations, leading with his trademark left hook to the body. Morales’s lanky, tall frame providing a perfect target against which to test Marco’s attack. Barrera is fierce, while Morales stands his ground, throwing back punishing combos, using his killer right hand to punctuate them.
How did Marco Antonio Barrera feel after the fight?
Barrera looks hurt, since Morales is able to throw over 20 punches with hardly any reply, even as Barrera still has his hands held up blocking some shots. After the half-minute attack by Morales, when Barrera was almost against the ropes, something suddenly lights up in him.
