Shocker! Morales speaks out on Pacquiao's Power!

Shocker! Morales speaks out on Pacquiao's Power!

By Johnny Benz (Nov 19, 2006) Photo © German Villasenor

Manny Pacquiao star power keeps on rising as the fighter just keeps on getting better. The fighter known as 'Pacman' took care of his third match-up with Erik Morales with such power and grace, that it would be foolish to think any fighter in his class could beat him last night. Pacquiao was vicious and relentless as he used speed, power and accuracy in knocking down Erik Morales three devastating times on the way to a third-round knockout victory.

Such was the beating and such was the domination that Pacquiao has gotten Morales thinking about retirement.

After the fight a defeated Morales was already considering his future. Morales who has had a stellar career and will be regarded as a legend, was looking tired and worn. This "War" had clearly taken it's toll.

What you can only consider true grace is the honesty Morales said about Pacquiao after the fight. Morales was blunt in

detailing the power Pacquiao dealt him. In a shocking admission, the fighter known as "el Terrible" admitted, "For the first time in my career, I actually felt the power of another opponent like I've never felt it before," Morales said. "I was hurt by his punches."

Morales who has struggled to make the 130 pound mark in recent years made no excuses and was considering the future. "Maybe it's time to think about not doing this anymore," said Morales. "I'm going to take some time off and think. I've had a great career and all these people were out here cheering for me. Maybe it is time."

No matter what Morales does, a few things are clear and are certified in stone. He is a legend, he is one of the all time greatest warriors from Mexico and the sport, PERIOD. He deserves our respect, and he has made the sport look great.

Morales was defeated by a rising 'SuperStar' who's skills are also rising at an impressive rate... and I don't think there is any 130 pounder out there who could have defeated the "Pacman Power" on Saturday night. For Morales, there is no shame in losing to Pacman, any fighter would have. The Pacman who showed up had a lite wick up his ass and Dynamite in his fists. He saturated Morales with TNT.

For Pacquiao, if he keeps up the intensity... he just might be the Star boxing needs. Keep it up Pacman!