Erik Morales

Erik Isaac Morales Elvira (born September 1, 1976) is a Mexican former professional boxer who competed from 1993 to 2012. He is the first Mexico-born boxer in history to win world championships in four weight classes, ranging from super bantamweight to light welterweight.

Erik Morales
Morales in 2011
Born
Erik Isaac Morales Elvira

(1976-09-01) September 1, 1976
Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico
Other namesEl Terrible ("The Terrible")
Statistics
Weight(s)
  • Super bantamweight
  • Featherweight
  • Super featherweight
  • Lightweight
  • Light welterweight
  • Welterweight
Height5 ft 8 in (173 cm)
Reach72 in (183 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights61
Wins52
Wins by KO36
Losses9

Morales defeated fifteen world champions during the course of his career, and is famous for his trilogies with fellow Mexican legend Marco Antonio Barrera, as well as Manny Pacquiao. ESPN ranked Morales at number 49 on their list of the 50 greatest boxers of all time.

Morales was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in June 2018.

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