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SDChargedXLI asked in SportsBoxing · 1 decade ago

Morales - Pacquiao III -- what does either opponent have to do to win?

What strategy do both fighters take into the ring? obviously, Pacquiao is the much stronger and quicker fighter and Morales knowlegde and counter attacks have got him over the top. But this is the finale to what is an epic rivalry, so how do both fighters take the mistakes from the past 2 fights and excel at the final?

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  • 1 decade ago
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    Pacquiao just has to do what he does, no modifications. I think the best bet for Morales is to focus on Pac man's body. Obliterate his ribs kidneys liver bread basket and make him fold in half.

  • Pancho
    Lv 4
    1 decade ago

    Santana D said it all. Morrales has to use his advantages and box in this fight and pick his spots to exchange punches. He can't get to caught up in wanting to pay Pacquiao back for the ko loss in the second fight, although i suspect he will. He needs to fight a smart fight but still fight a good fight much like Barrerra did against Naseem Hamed. Pacquiao just needs to be Pacquiao, aggressive, strong. and coming forward with that hard straight left and pressure Morrales and make him tired. I think both fighters can benefit by going to the body more. I suspect that this fight will be a war though because even if Morrales wants to fight a more technical fight, his warrior instincts and his pride will take over and soon as the Pac man starts to get the better of the action. I look for an outstanding war. I'm still deciding on picking a winner though!

  • 1 decade ago

    Ruben ~

    This question has been asked here about as many times as the Ali vs Tyson fight, but unlike that question I never get tired of answering this one.

    Eric is shot, his battles against the scale and Marco Antonio Barrea have all but ruined El Terrible'. The biggest thing that may make a huge difference in this fight is that Eric has been taking the weight off gradually, he started off by going three months ago to Velocity Performance Training Center in L.A where he worked with a diet coach as well as a strength and conditioning coach, plus he's back training with his father.

    Manny is nonstop agression that can not fight going backwards, this was evident and key to Morales first victory. Manny throws his left hand so hard that he brings his back leg with it, watch video of his last fight against Morales or any of his fights, he's always off balance after he throws his powerful left hand and they way he gets his balance back is, he throws a equally as hard straight right. Manny has another thing going for him besides power, he has a great chin, Morales can hit him all day but Manny isn't going anywhere.

    The best way and the only way Morales can win this fight is to back Manny up, use his height and reach advantage and outbox Manny as he did in their first fight, because if he doesn't Manny will knock him out again.

  • Brent
    Lv 5
    1 decade ago

    Morales must box use his height and reach advantage. Pacquaio must slug and not allow Morales to back him up. Should be a very good fight. Morales may surprise some people. Great fighters can tap that reservior called a champions heart. I know I'll be watching Saturday night.

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  • 1 decade ago

    This fight is gonna be a bloodbath,i think it could go either way.Last fight morales seemed out of shape.I think Pacquiao is gonna take it though,expect a war.

  • 1 decade ago

    and opponent will knew to have great skills power yoif u r going against a stronger opponent put up your guards anduse your spead with your strenght make sure he does'nt get many power punches on you or it over if your going against a faster opponent try to throw fast hard punches avoid missing our you'll lose endurance(STAMINA) don't let him hit you avoid his shots so you'llware him out and when he deside to throw his hardest fastest punch block it and punch him as hard as you caneventualy after a few of those he'll fall because youve cause him to lose his stamina and target it with a punch

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    Morales needs to get in shape....and work the jab and not let pacquiao in close.

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