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Marco Antonio Barrera vs. Erik Morales 3: A Short Remembrance of their Epic Finale

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Published: November 27, 2024

Rivalries are often the backbone of sports. A rivalry can bring in new fans and keep them as lifelong participants. Lately, the sport of boxing has been few and far between, with genuine rivalries. However, in the 2000s, the rivalry that defined the decade and the era was between two Mexican superstars and all-time greats, Marco Antonio Barrera and Erik Morales. Two fighters whose hatred for one another could only be matched by their warrior mentality and competitive desire to be considered the best fighters from Mexico.

The first fight took place at the turn of the century in February 2000 and is widely regarded as one of the greatest fights in history. And arguably the best between two fighters from Mexico. How and why the animosity between the two combatants started can be explained as two fighters simultaneously being in the same weight class. Or as a difference in perceived class and stature, with Barrera being middle-class from Mexico City and Morales' more humble beginning in Tijuana, Mexico. Regardless of the root of the hostility between the two, the first Morales-Barrera encounter was action-packed, featured one of the best rounds seen in boxing, and ended in controversy. Morales was the victor keeping his WBC super bantamweight title and refusing Barrera's WBO title in the form of solidarity for his efforts. 

Two years later, it was now Morales who was at the end of a controversial loss. In their trilogy's most tactical and least talked about battle, Barrera walked away with the decision and the WBC featherweight title in the summer of 2002. Following in Morales' footsteps, Barrera also declined the championship. 

Following another two years, the two Mexican warriors met for the final time on November 27, 2004, at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas in front of a vocal 11,000-plus fans. Morales was arguably at his peak heading into the third match with Barrera. After losing Barrera, Morales had career-best performances against Paulie Ayala and moved up to the super featherweight division, participating in back-to-back stellar fights against Jesus Chavez and Carlos Hernandez. Morales was considered one of boxing's top five pound-for-pound fighters. 

Barrera was only a year removed from being demolished by Manny Pacquiao. Although Barrera had shown resolve in responding to losses before against the likes of Junior Jones, it was thought that at 30 years of age, he had finally entered the final stages of his career. However, no matter the circumstances or which fighter was seemingly on the downslide, a memorable fight was guaranteed to break out whenever Barrera and Morales stepped inside the ring against each other. 

The third fight was a tale of two halves. Barrera seemed focused and had a game plan, while Morales looked like he was going through the motions. The first six rounds primarily belonged to Barrera, who landed the cleaner, more eye-catching shots. Yet, it must be noted that Morales was competitive in each round and clearly took the second round. But, after six rounds, Morales had a mountain to climb. 

In the second half of the fight, Morales attacked first rather than waiting to respond to Barrera. The Tijuana fighter roared back into the fight in the seventh and eighth rounds. The final rounds, particularly the 11th and 12th rounds, were some of the best between the two. However, Morales' comeback in the fight's second half wasn't enough for him to earn a victory over his rival. Barrera's advantage in the fight's first half paid off, awarding him a majority decision with scores of 115-13, 115-11,4, and 114-114. The scoring was about as close as it could be. 

Barrera walked away with the WBC super featherweight championship and, more importantly, two wins over his rival. 

While the third Barrera-Morales fight isn't held in as high regard as the first fight, to this writer, the finale trilogy match is on the same level and, in some way, eclipses the first meeting. It is the only of the three that I viewed live, and with both men already having their names stamped in Canastota for the boxing Hall of Fame, another classic battle was unexpected and yet, in retrospect, not surprising. 

The third bout won Fight of the Year honors from both the Boxing Writer's Association of America and Ring Magazine for 2004. The 11th round, which was considered the Round of the Year, was a pivotal moment in the fight. It is right next to the 5th round of the first fight as the most memorable three minutes to the two men traded. 

Barrera and Morales gave so much to the sport of boxing. Their battles will forever be enshrined as an example of when boxing is at its most exciting. Their rivalry, which spanned three fights, not only entertained fans but also elevated the sport. It encompassed everything a fan of pugilism could want: two elite fighters willing to engage and put their lives and reputations on the line not just for championships or glory but to prove to one another who was the better man.

(Featured Photo: Action Images/Reuters/Steve Marcus)

[famousborntoday]

Erik Morales is an American soccer player who played professionally as a forward, most notably with LA Galaxy and US national team. He won two MLS Cups and was named MLS Best XI.

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[darkmemesworld]

Why when im scrolling through a tag i flashed by cho0chie 😦?

All jokes aside i had posted a meme and not even 3 minutes later it got flagged.. and im starting to see a lot of prn bots is it just me??? But why did my stuff get flagged but bots thats are showing naked people still up 🤔

[robo-milky]

Wanted to base the masquerade fit on Anthony Warlow’s version- looking closely, I just love the two bows on the shoulders??? Idk what it is but I love outfits that are huge and accentuate the silhouette- like it screams power-

[darealsaltysam]

someone please tell me what this specific father & son duo trope is called

[tortoise-n33ds-purpose]

Erik Does the "Shoulder Touch"

[nadja-124]

Something about a misunderstanding between a pair where one of them is a telepath is so frustrating, like GODDAMMIT, JUST READ HIS MIND

[wishchip106]

“I want you by my side, we want the same thing”

“Oh my friend, I’m sorry, but we do not”

[siderains]

im very normal about this

[writing-nothing-but-spilled-ink]

And speaking of professor Charles Xavier I believe he's the more morally questionable and more manipulative character within x men like yes I believe him to care about mutants and the x men but the way he goes about things especially in 97 we get to see him be a bit more manipulative and morally grey the way he treated magneto is a prime example we're supposed to view magneto as a bad guy but when you think about it magneto has never pretended to be something he isn't he doesn't view himself to be morally superior he always says exactly what he means, and the fact that Scott despite not liking magneto and having issues with him actively stopped Charles from doing something unthinkable because even he found it somewhat disturbing really says something like he couldn't stop it a second time and I get why but still... And the fact that magneto actively attempted to play by Charles rules only to be betrayed yet again like he said he would be and how the un lady said it perfectly when it happened no one seemed surprised scared yes but not surprised because magneto was right, and right when magneto escapes he actually ends up saving the x men and other heroes with the black out and yet was still viewed as the enemy despite the fact magneto was still merciful and caring he offered the others to join him so they wouldn't have to be killed needlessly... And without taking any of this into account or how and why magneto might be reacting like this Charles first reaction was to break his mind and violate him despite magneto himself say he (meaning Charles) was always a trusted friend that he left his mind open to again I get why but still I don't think Charles should be entirely viewed as a good guy because it's not as simple as that... And don't get me started on the president launching missiles at the asteroid out of fear and desperation nearly causing the whole population to go extinct if it weren't for magneto yet again everyone would be dead and he's still viewed as the bad guy .. like you cannot convince me that magneto is bad in any way

[xxplastic-cubexx]

Do you think Charles flirts with people in front of Erik in hopes of jealous se- *shot*

Ow ow ow. Okay anyway, it’s really subtle flirting too, and like maybe Erik is the only one to realize it is flirting and that makes it all the worse so when he finally blows if you get my meaning- *Shot in the head*

anons been shot TWICE in my inbox and yet is still determined to get their message sent out to the world .... i would be a criminal not to share ....

[p4nishers]

the thing about cherik is i can only imagine them either about to get a divorce or already divorced. at any point in their life. like w them they're always going to put something above the other and it will always ALWAYS end in divorce. now charleslogan howev[GUNSHOT]

[riskyraiker]

Hello! I have decided to start posting my writings on to tumblr now aswell. I have an account on ao3 aswell. I'll have a list under of what i will/can or will not/can't write.

You can send any form of request: fluff, angst, smut

I will not write anything involving: non/con, assault, heavy abuse

My requests are open!

Hazbin hotel:

Lucifer

Vox

Alastor (no nsfw) he's ace you crazy people😧

Velvette

Angel dust

Husk

Anything else you request (no valentino)

Red dead redemption 2

-Arthur Morgan (high honor usually but might do low honor)

-John Marston

-Sadie Adler

-Dutch Van Der Linde

-Hosea Matthews

-Charles Smith

-And anyone else that there is!!! Go on and request

The Walking Dead (early seasons 1-3):

Rick grimes

Daryl Dixon

Glenn Rhee

Maggie Greene

Carol Peletier (mom material)

Carl Grimes (Platonic, he's a child fellers)

Shane Walsh (Not my choice my sister forced me :D)

Dale Horvath (Dad material!!!)

Any other you may request that come

Detroit become human:

The androids: Connor, Nines, Markus, Kara, Simon etc. (Might ignore Ralph, North and Luther :( sry)

Any human: Hank, Gavin, Carl (anyone else that there is?!?!?)

And others you remember!!

Marvel:

X-men characters (Erik, Mystique, Charles and Jean gray etc.)

Avengers (Thor, Steve Rogers, Tony stark, Natasha Romanoff etc.)

Insomniac Games (peter, miles, MJ, Felicia etc.)

Anything else you request

Transformers prime and RID15

Prime universe (optimus, ratchet, bumblebee, smokescreen, megatron, soundwave, knockout etc.)

RID15 (Bumblebee, Sideswipe, Strongarm)

Anything you request (no starscream)

Youtubers/Streamers

Jschlatt

Ted Nivison

Charlie slimesicle

Markiplier

Jacksepticeye/Séan Mcloughlin

Anything else you request (no dream, gnf and sapnap) i'm sorry DEFINITELY NO WILBUR

Here have spiderman goof off😋😋

[delicateinnocentrottenporcelain]

Miles E42 and Killmonger give off the same energy. Yeah, I said it. 

[sageispunk]

main masterlist

updated: 12/14/24 | ⭐️ smut | 🐚 fluff | 🥀 angst | 🖤 dark |

✦ the bear (hulu)

'might be' - Richie Jerimovich x f!reader ⭐️

The first time you meet 🍃 dealer Richie.

'he finds out ur a squirter' - Richie Jerimovich x reader ⭐️

Passionate missionary with bf Richie talking you through it.

'looking ahead' - Richie Jerimovich x reader ⭐️

Richie can't help but to watch. Even if you didn't mean to leave your door open. (dubcon)

breeding kink drabble - Richie Jerimovich x reader ⭐️

Richie can't wait until you're finally knocked up with his baby.

✦ they cloned tyrone

'drown in it' - Fontaine x black!reader ⭐️

He makes you squirt on his face. Happily.

NSFW alphabet - Fontaine x black! reader ⭐️

The ABCs of Fontaine's love.

'eyes on me' - Fontaine x black! reader ⭐️ (Ao3)

You're a little too interested in Fontaine's weapons.

✦ rebel ridge (2024)

'anointed' - Terry Richmond x black!reader ⭐️

When he eats you through the panties.

'red lipstick' - maintenance man!Terry Richmond x black!OC ⭐️

Don't let your husband stop you from finding the love of your life...

✦ wwe

'pretty like u' - Jeff Hardy x black!reader ⭐️

A little lipstick never hurt anyone...

'told you so' - Jey Uso x black!OC Ravyn ⭐️

[infidelity, teasing, crazy dirty talk, rough sex]

'belongs to another' - Jimmy Uso x black!reader ⭐️🐚🥀

[friends with benefits, infidelity, weed use]

untitled - Jey Uso x black!reader ⭐️

[alcohol use, groping, teasing]

✦ triple frontier

‘too divine’ - Frankie Morales x f!reader ⭐️

Riding Frankie after a long night out.

✦ marvel

'just one more' - Matt Murdock x f!reader ⭐️

Matthew is out of town but you still need him. (Ktober prompt: phone sex)

'wriggle' - Erik Stevens x black!reader ⭐️🐚

[roommates, teasing, tickling kink]

✦ the last of us (hbo)

'what u need' - Joel Miller x f!reader ⭐️

Teasing Joel underneath a table in a bar sometimes leads to getting ruined on the side of the road.

'melting' - Joel Miller x f!reader ⭐️

Joel wants to try something new. (Ktober prompt: temperature play)

'sticky' - Joel Miller x f!reader ⭐️

Joel wants to learn. So you let him. (Ktober prompt: squirting + masturbation)

'inside'- Joel Miller x mistress ⭐️🥀 (Ao3)

When the cat's away, the mice will play.

✦ how high (2001)

'what's it gonna be?' - Silas x black!reader ⭐️🐚

When two friends finally get a night alone...

'as nature intended' - Silas x black!reader ⭐️🐚

[weed use, hairy coochie praise, breeding kink mention]

✦ formula 1

'foolish' - Lewis Hamilton x black!reader ⭐️🥀

Cause I can't seem to break away from your foolish love...

✦ misc.

'control' - Max Phillips x f!reader ⭐️

Drinking with your boss goes differently than you'd planned. (Ktober prompt: sex pollen, thigh-riding, forced orgasm)

'4/20' - Terrance Coin x black!reader ⭐️🐚

[weed use, neighbors to lovers, age gap]

'sweet dreams' - Gustavo Fring x reader ⭐️🖤 (Ao3)

When Mr. Fring finally gets his hands on you...

✦ series & AUs

'the first taste' - vamp!Lewis Hamilton x black!reader ⭐️🐚🥀🖤

What do you do when one night just isn't enough?

'all the way down' - Clifford Smith x black!reader ⭐️🐚🥀

When a night of spontaneity spirals into a full-blown affair out of your control.

'same ol' mistakes' - Jordan x reader x Sophie ⭐️🐚🥀

When they love you more than they hate each other...

'crush' - blackfem!OCs x black!OCs⭐️🐚🥀

Oneshot series based on each song of Ravyn Lenae's Crush EP.

'rise n shine' - blackfemme!reader x blackfemme!OC⭐️

Cute lil something about waking up with a pretty girl...

i do not give permission for anyone to copy, translate, or repost any of my works. 18+ ONLY -- i am not responsible for the content you consume.

[joezy27]

HAWKEYE - "He's going to kill me."

Avengers vs. X-Men (2012) #11 by Brian Michael Bendis, Olivier Coipel & Mark Morales