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Boxing News / Bloody Elbow / November 27
Security intervened when boxing legends tried to keep fighting after iconic 36-round trilogy

Security intervened when boxing legends tried to keep fighting after iconic 36-round trilogy

Erik Morales and Marco Antonio Barrera had to be separated after their third and final fight. The legendary Mexican duo first clashed for the WBO Super Bantamweight title in February 2000.

Boxing News / Bloody Knockout / April 13
Erik Morales made crazy decision after father told him ‘Don’t do anything stupid’ in Manny Pacquiao fight

Erik Morales made crazy decision after father told him ‘Don’t do anything stupid’ in Manny Pacquiao fight

From Artur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol to Mike Tyson vs Evander Holyfield, boxing is full of dramatic rivalries, but it was on one night in 2005 that Manny Pacquiao met his rival.

Boxing News / Sporting News / April 15, 2024

Willie Limond dead at 45: Tributes paid to much-loved former British boxing champion

Former British and Commonwealth super lightweight champion Willie Limond died aged 45 on April 15, 2024. Also a title-winner at super featherweight and lightweight, Limond shared the ring with the likes of Erik Morales and Amir Khan.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / February 19, 2024
Marco Antonio Barrera-Erik Morales I Revisted in 2024

Marco Antonio Barrera-Erik Morales I Revisted in 2024

On February 19, 2000, Marco Antonio Barrera met Erik Morales in the first of their trilogy at the Mandalay Bay Events Center, Paradise, Nevada. Barrera was looking to defend his WBO super bantamweight title and win the WBC super bantamweight title from his opponent.

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