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Erik Morales
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Erik Morales

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Winning world boxing titles in four weight divisions.

Four divisions · Barrera and Pacquiao

Born
1 September 1976
Birthplace
Tijuana

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Erik Morales

Erik Morales is a Mexican boxer whose championship career included celebrated rivalries with Marco Antonio Barrera and Manny Pacquiao.

Early life

Training

Grew up in Tijuana and began boxing at five under his father José.

Career

  1. 1993

    Professional debut

    Turned professional at sixteen.

  2. 1997

    First world title

    Defeated Daniel Zaragoza.

  3. 2018

    Hall of Fame

    Entered the International Boxing Hall of Fame.

Achievements

Four divisions

Won world titles from super bantamweight to light welterweight.

Barrera and Pacquiao

Fought three bouts against each opponent.

Beyond sport

Public life

Entered Mexican politics after his boxing career.

Sources & photo creditBiography and career ↗Biographical references ↗

Original photograph. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.

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