Erik Morales hangs em up

[Seano]

http://www.boxingscene.com/?m=show&opt=printable&id=78610
Erik Morales has announced his retirement, forgoing his plans of having a farewell fight before hanging up his gloves for good, according to a report by Salvador Rodriguez of ESPNDeportes.com.

Morales had stepped away from the sport once before, after his August 2007 loss to David Diaz, a defeat that had marked four losses in a row, including two to Manny Pacquiao and one to Zahir Raheem.

At the time, he cited a ringing in his head when Diaz hit him.

Morales

 

[ImPitPatPuncher]

A true badass
Definitely one of the toughest boxers ever,
a true Mexican boxer

Love him

 

[RightHooksRus86]

Hell Yea Morales is a badass...Thats how he'll be remembered. One of the greatest Mexican fighters of all time. My personal favorite actually, that fight with Maidana had me jumping out of my seat!

 

[Shoemaker]

I wish him and his family all the best. I hope he's done right with his money and can live out his days comfortably.

 

[Cheese]

Fairwell Champ. Thanks for the Memories.

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[Shael]

Respect to him. He put on some amazing fights, win or lose.

 

[PUO3]

He gave us some great shows.

 

[EleazarI**]

didn't TamTam once call Morales a washed up taco or was that Barrera

 

[Social Distance Warrior]

Great fighter, legend and future hall of famer. ..

Hope he has money saved up.

 

[M o A]

Always preferred him to Barrera, war Morales.

 

[Wanderlei4Life]

El terrible a legend with one of the best jabs and heart for the little guys.

Still mad we never saw morales vs Jmm once!

 

[Sunfish]

Legend.

 

[HHJ]

one of my fav fighters ever

 

[RR]

I will attend his induction. Honor to watch him fight

 

[ironfist05]

he's deserved it, he's a legend

 

[Marc A]

AWESOME FIGHTER !! Always fun to watch!

 

[cuban23]

That's great news. I don't want to see him giving lesser fighters his name on their resume.

 

[AznCezi187]

Absolute Legend.

Gave us many great fights. Hope he finds joy and meaning in whatever he does next.

 

[AznCezi187]

El terrible a legend with one of the best jabs and heart for the little guys.

Still mad we never saw morales vs Jmm once!

Yea it is sad we didn't get to see that fight.

 

[FistOfNorthstar]

I hope El terrible keeps his hands in the boxing industry. San Diego and Tijuana have a huge boxing scene. I know he is respected by all in TJ from the cartels to the paupers and all in between. I am happy and hope he stays permanently retired.