Who was better Morales or Barrera?

Morales won the contest by split decision, with two judges scoring it 114-113 and 115-112 for Morales and the other scoring it 114-113 for Barrera. The fight was named The Ring Magazine 2000 Fight of the Year and has been regarded as the best fight ever by many. Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.

Who won Barrera vs Morales 2?

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It took place on June 22, 2002, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Barrera won the contest by unanimous decision, with two judges scoring it 115-113 and the other scoring it 116-112 for Barrera.

Who won Barrera vs Morales 3?

Barrera won the contest by majority decision, with two judges scoring it 115-113 and 115-114 for Barrera and the other 114-114. The fight was named the 2004 Ring Magazine Fight of the Year.

How many times did Morales and Barrera fight?

Morales and Barrera were set to face one another on Jan. 15 in Dallas, but the former contracted COVID-19. Morales and Barrera fought three times in four years in highly entertaining and close fights.

Why did Morales and Barrera hate each other?

While hostility between boxers can sometimes be manufactured to help create interest, Morales and Barrera had a genuine dislike for each other. They were different in their methods—Morales was a tall, talented puncher, while Barrera was a short, stout boxer who loved to work up close.

Who won Barrera vs Morales 4?

Barrera was nonetheless declared the winner by unanimous decision, with scores of 116-112 and 115-113 and captured the WBC Featherweight title. Many believed that Morales deserved the decision.

Why do Barrera and Morales hate each other?

Are Barrera and Morales friends?

Erik Morales and Marco Antonio Barrera are buddies long after a rivalry as contentious and bitter as any in boxing’s modern history. But there they were, old enemies in an alliance as unlikely as ever at Caesars Palace. Barrera introduced Morales, one of nine fighters inducted to the Nevada Hall Saturday night.