MORALES UNDECIDED ON GLOVES, SAYS IT'S THE PUNCHES THAT MATTER
By Salven L. Lagumbay
PhilBoxing.com
Sun, 08 Jan 2006
Former three-division world champion Erik "El Terrible" Morales, reacting on the statements made by Filipino superstar Manny Pacquiao during a special teleconference, has revealed that he has yet to choose what type of gloves to use when he cross paths once again with the southpaw fireball on January 21 (22 in RP) at the Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas.
Morales, answering queries from mediamen yesterday at his own teleconference from his base in the Queretaro, suggested that he is not expecting much changes from Pacquiao's fighting style in their rematch, although he expects some adjustments from the GenSan fighter.
"I understand that they are talking about using speed and boxing in the second fight. But we all have plans for the fight, but the question is, Can he execute? They think that they will handle me easily this time, but that is something that will not be easy against me," said Morales.
As to the issue on what gloves to use, Morales expects Pacquiao to wear whatever gloves he wants, although he himself has yet to choose his own brand of gloves. "It's not the gloves that matter, but the punches you load up on them," said Morales, who is ironically considered the lighter puncher between the two.
Morales will choose among three brands--Winning, Kings or Boxing--but indicated he will choose "whatever suits me best."
Morales will train at the Queretaro until January 17th, when he flies on a private jet owned by promoter Bob Arum to Las Vegas. Pacquiao and his team motor from LA to Las Vegas on January 16.
A press conference will be held on January 18 at the Wynn Las Vegas Hotel's Mouton Ballroom starting at 11AM, while the weigh-in, which will be open to the public, is set at 3PM on January 20 at the Wynn Las Vegas Hotel's Margaux Ballroom.
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