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This thread is dedicated to the great quartet of Barrera, Marquez, Morales and Pacquiao
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They gave us some great head to head battles and only a Marquez v Morales fight was missing for a complete set
Which was your favourite?
Here they are in chronological order, enjoyhttps://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="đ" title="Winking face" aria-label="Emoji: Winking face">
They gave us some great head to head battles and only a Marquez v Morales fight was missing for a complete set
Which was your favourite?
Here they are in chronological order, enjoy
Feb 2000
Erik Morales and Marco Antonio Barrera met in a super bantamweight unification to begin their epic rivalry with the WBC and WBO titles on the line
After a thrilling fight, Morales won via a split decision although many felt that Barrera had done enough to get the nod
Erik Morales and Marco Antonio Barrera met in a super bantamweight unification to begin their epic rivalry with the WBC and WBO titles on the line
After a thrilling fight, Morales won via a split decision although many felt that Barrera had done enough to get the nod
June 2002
Just over 2 years after their first bout Erik Morales and Marco Antonio Barrera did battle again, this time for the WBC featherweight title
In a more technical battle it was Barrera that got the nod via a UD although many thought Morales had done enough. 1-1
Just over 2 years after their first bout Erik Morales and Marco Antonio Barrera did battle again, this time for the WBC featherweight title
In a more technical battle it was Barrera that got the nod via a UD although many thought Morales had done enough. 1-1
Nov 2003
Manny Pacquiao stopped Marco Antonio Barrera in round 11 to end a terrific run for Barrera which included victories over Morales, Naseem Hamed, Kevin Kelley and Johnny Tapia
Is this Pacquiaoâs best career win?
Manny Pacquiao stopped Marco Antonio Barrera in round 11 to end a terrific run for Barrera which included victories over Morales, Naseem Hamed, Kevin Kelley and Johnny Tapia
Is this Pacquiaoâs best career win?
May 2004
Juan Manuel Marquez and Manny Pacquiao met for the first time with Marquez attempting to defend both the WBA and IBF featherweight titles
A thrilling start saw Pacquiao put Marquez down 3 times in the opening round but incredibly Marquez fought back to earn a draw
Juan Manuel Marquez and Manny Pacquiao met for the first time with Marquez attempting to defend both the WBA and IBF featherweight titles
A thrilling start saw Pacquiao put Marquez down 3 times in the opening round but incredibly Marquez fought back to earn a draw
Nov 2004
Erik Morales and Marco Antonio Barrera met for the third and final time in a third different weight class with the WBC super featherweight title on the line
Barrera won via a MD and it was he who took the trilogy win 2-1
Is this your favourite boxing rivalry?
Erik Morales and Marco Antonio Barrera met for the third and final time in a third different weight class with the WBC super featherweight title on the line
Barrera won via a MD and it was he who took the trilogy win 2-1
Is this your favourite boxing rivalry?
March 2005
Erik Morales and Manny Pacquiao met for the first time in a thrilling fight that saw Morales produce his best
Many wrote Morales off after defeats to Barrera but he put in a tremendous display to win via a UD
Following the loss Pacquiao would go on an incredible run
Erik Morales and Manny Pacquiao met for the first time in a thrilling fight that saw Morales produce his best
Many wrote Morales off after defeats to Barrera but he put in a tremendous display to win via a UD
Following the loss Pacquiao would go on an incredible run
Jan 2006
Just under a year from their first bout Manny Pacquiao and Erik Morales met again
Pacquiao stopped Morales in the 10th round to became the first man to stop Morales in his 52nd career fight to avenge his defeat and even the score. 1-1
Just under a year from their first bout Manny Pacquiao and Erik Morales met again
Pacquiao stopped Morales in the 10th round to became the first man to stop Morales in his 52nd career fight to avenge his defeat and even the score. 1-1
Nov 2006
Manny Pacquiao stopped Erik Morales for the 2nd time, this time in the 3rd round to end their rivalry with a 2-1 advantage
This would not be the end for Morales though as he went on to pick up one more world title and become a 4 weight champ
Manny Pacquiao stopped Erik Morales for the 2nd time, this time in the 3rd round to end their rivalry with a 2-1 advantage
This would not be the end for Morales though as he went on to pick up one more world title and become a 4 weight champ
March 2007
In what would be the only meeting between the pair, Juan Manuel Marquez beat Marco Antonio Barrera via a UD to claim the WBC super featherweight title and become a 2 weight world championhttps://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="đ„" title="Fire" aria-label="Emoji: Fire">https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="đ„" title="Boxing glove" aria-label="Emoji: Boxing glove">
This would be Barreraâs final world title fight
In what would be the only meeting between the pair, Juan Manuel Marquez beat Marco Antonio Barrera via a UD to claim the WBC super featherweight title and become a 2 weight world champion
This would be Barreraâs final world title fight
Oct 2007
Manny Pacquiao beat Marco Antonio Barrera via a UD, 4 years after stopping him in their first fight
Barrera who showed great heart and courage retired after the bout but would return a year later
Next up for Pacquiao was a Marquez rematch
Manny Pacquiao beat Marco Antonio Barrera via a UD, 4 years after stopping him in their first fight
Barrera who showed great heart and courage retired after the bout but would return a year later
Next up for Pacquiao was a Marquez rematch
March 2008
Almost 4 years on from their first meeting Manny Pacquiao beat Juan Manuel Marquez via a SD to claim the WBC super featherweight title and become a 4 weight world champ
In a close fight many believed that Marquez deserved the decision
Almost 4 years on from their first meeting Manny Pacquiao beat Juan Manuel Marquez via a SD to claim the WBC super featherweight title and become a 4 weight world champ
In a close fight many believed that Marquez deserved the decision
Nov 2011
Over 3 years on from their second meeting Juan Manuel Marquez and Manny Pacquiao met again, this time at a 144 catch weight
In yet another close fight Pacquiao got the decision again to defend the WBO welterweight title much to the annoyance of Marquezâs team
Over 3 years on from their second meeting Juan Manuel Marquez and Manny Pacquiao met again, this time at a 144 catch weight
In yet another close fight Pacquiao got the decision again to defend the WBO welterweight title much to the annoyance of Marquezâs team
December 2012
8 and a half years on from their first meeting, Juan Manuel Marquez finally got his win over Manny Pacquiao with a stunning KO in round 6
The fight was billed as âFight of the Decadeâ and it did not disappoint
8 and a half years on from their first meeting, Juan Manuel Marquez finally got his win over Manny Pacquiao with a stunning KO in round 6
The fight was billed as âFight of the Decadeâ and it did not disappoint
