Erik Morales (MEXICO) VS. Manny Pacquiao (PHILIPPINES) - 1 | 4K FULL HIGHLIGHTS #boxing #sports

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🥊 FIGHT DESCRIPTION: Manny Pacquiao’s trademark fast starts—where he’d charge from the opening bell with lightning-fast combinations—were legendary among fans and analysts. But this time, Erik Morales, unfazed by being labeled the underdog, entered the ring with a calculated game plan and unwavering confidence. Gone was the reckless young brawler who once relied on sheer aggression. The version of “El Terrible” that faced Pacquiao was a matured, battle-tested veteran—still fearless, but now armed with patience, precision, and a refined tactical mind. Having studied Pacquiao’s past performances against Mexican opponents, Morales and his team crafted a perfect strategy: take short steps backward to absorb the Filipino’s explosive attacks, then counter with sharp, two-handed flurries to keep him off balance. The plan worked beautifully. Morales’ steady jab and well-timed counters gradually took control of the fight. Pacquiao had a strong start, landing heavy shots to the body, but by the middle rounds, he looked uneasy and frustrated. A clash of heads in the fifth round opened a deep cut over Pacquiao’s right eye, leading to heavy bleeding and disrupting his rhythm. From that moment, the Filipino star fought more with emotion than with precision, while Morales smartly targeted the injury with pinpoint left hands. As the fight wore on, fatigue became a new factor. Morales, having expended tremendous energy through eight intense rounds, appeared to take the ninth off, allowing Pacquiao to rally briefly. But by the championship rounds, both warriors were running on pure heart. Tactics faded away, replaced by raw willpower as they traded brutal punches in the center of the ring, refusing to give an inch. Then came the unforgettable final round. Ignoring his corner’s advice to play it safe, Morales switched to a southpaw stance—challenging Pacquiao at his own game—and stood toe-to-toe in a wild exchange that had the crowd roaring until the final bell. When the dust settled, the judges delivered a unanimous decision for Erik Morales, a narrow but well-deserved victory. In the post-fight interview, Pacquiao suggested that using his preferred gloves might have changed the outcome, but the truth was clear: he had faced a masterfully prepared, mentally sharp, and physically dominant version of Erik Morales—one who delivered a true boxing clinic and etched his name deeper into the sport’s history. Footage rights provided by WSC Sports - https://tinyurl.com/anythingboxing #BoxingHighlights #Undisputed #Knockout #FightNight #Boxing #BrutalKO #BoxingClips #ko #boxingnews #boxinglegends #usa #knockout #fight #heavyweight #boxer #america #fighter #mexico #erikmorales #pacquiao #filipino #pinoy