Érik Morales Losses

Érik Morales had nine losses in his professional boxing career of 61 fights — five of them in world-title fights and four in non-title fights. Three of these losses came via way of KO. Here is the complete list of Morales' losses in reverse chronological order:
  • 1.

    Érik Morales loses to Danny García in their 2nd fight

    On October 20, 2012, Érik Morales and Danny García met again in an immediate rematch.

    Morales came in to the fight on a 1-fight losing streak with a 60% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 6 months and 26 days. Garcia was on a 24-fight win streak with a 62% KO rate, and fighting after a layoff of 3 months and 6 days.

    In the rematch, Danny Garcia stopped Érik Morales via KO in the 4th round of the 12-round world-title fight, and successfully defended his WBA (Super), WBC, and The Ring super-lightweight titles. Garcia improves his record to 25-0 (16 KOs), while Morales adds a loss to his record at 52-9.

  • 2.

    Érik Morales loses to Danny García in their 1st fight

    On March 24, 2012, the 35-year-old WBC super-lightweight world champion, Érik Morales (52-7, 36 KOs), faced a 24-year-old American boxer Danny García (22-0, 14 KOs), in a title defense fight.

    Morales came in to the fight on a 1-fight win streak with a 61% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 6 months and 7 days. Garcia was on a 22-fight win streak with a 63% KO rate, and fighting after a layoff of 5 months and 9 days.

    Danny Garcia defeated Érik Morales via unanimous decision . Garcia improves his record to 23-0, while Morales adds a loss to his record at 52-8.

  • 3.

    Érik Morales loses to Marcos Maidana

    On April 9, 2011, a 34-year-old Érik Morales (51-6, 35 KOs) and a 27-year-old Argentinian boxer Marcos Maidana (29-2, 27 KOs) met in the ring in a super-lightweight bout.

    Morales came in to the fight on a 3-fight win streak with a 61% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 3 months and 22 days. Maidana was on a -1-fight win streak with a 87% KO rate, and fighting after a layoff of 3 months and 29 days.

    Marcos Maidana defeated Érik Morales via majority decision in the 12-round super-lightweight fight. Maidana improves his record to 30-2, while Morales adds a loss to his record at 51-7.

  • 4.

    Érik Morales loses to David Díaz

    On August 4, 2007, a 30-year-old Érik Morales (48-5, 34 KOs) got a shot at the lightweight WBC title held by 31-year-old American boxer David Díaz (32-1-1, 17 KOs).

    Morales came in to the fight on a 3-fight losing streak with a 64% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 8 months and 17 days. Díaz was on a 3-fight win streak with a 50% KO rate, and fighting after a layoff of 11 months and 23 days.

    David Díaz defeated Érik Morales via unanimous decision and successfully defended his WBC lightweight title — in his first world-title fight. Díaz improves his record to 33-1-1, while Morales adds a loss to his record at 48-6.

  • 5.

    Érik Morales loses to Manny Pacquiao in their 3rd fight

    On November 18, 2006, a 30-year-old Érik Morales (48-4, 34 KOs) and a 27-year-old Filipino boxer Manny Pacquiao (42-3-2, 32 KOs) met in the ring for the 3rd time, in a super-featherweight bout.

    Morales came in to the fight on a 2-fight losing streak with a 65% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 9 months and 28 days. Pacquiao was on a 3-fight win streak with a 68% KO rate, and fighting after a layoff of 4 months and 16 days.

    In the rematch, Manny Pacquiao stopped Érik Morales via KO in the 3rd round. Pacquiao improves his record to 43-3-2 (33 KOs), while Morales adds a loss to his record at 48-5.

  • 6.

    Érik Morales loses to Manny Pacquiao in their 2nd fight

    On January 21, 2006, a 29-year-old Érik Morales (48-3, 34 KOs) and a 27-year-old Filipino boxer Manny Pacquiao (40-3-2, 31 KOs) met in the ring for the 2nd time, in a super-featherweight bout.

    Morales came in to the fight on a 1-fight losing streak with a 66% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 4 months and 11 days. Pacquiao was on a 1-fight win streak with a 68% KO rate, and fighting after a layoff of 4 months and 11 days.

    In the rematch, Manny Pacquiao stopped Érik Morales via TKO in the 10th round. Pacquiao improves his record to 41-3-2 (32 KOs), while Morales adds a loss to his record at 48-4.

  • 7.

    Érik Morales loses to Zahir Raheem

    On September 10, 2005, a 29-year-old Érik Morales (48-2, 34 KOs) and Zahir Raheem met in the ring in a lightweight bout.

    Morales came in to the fight on a 1-fight win streak with a 68% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 5 months and 22 days.

    Érik Morales lost to Zahir Raheem via unanimous decision in the 12-round lightweight fight, and adds a loss to his record at 48-3.

  • 8.

    Érik Morales loses to Marco Antonio Barrera in their 3rd fight

    On November 27, 2004, Érik Morales and Marco Antonio Barrera met again in a rematch.

    Morales came in to the fight on a 6-fight win streak with a 70% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 3 months and 27 days. Barrera was on a 1-fight win streak with a 66% KO rate, and fighting after a layoff of 5 months and 8 days.

    Marco Antonio Barrera defeated Érik Morales via majority decision in the rematch and wins the WBC title. Barrera improves his record to 59-4, while Morales adds a loss to his record at 47-2.

  • 9.

    Érik Morales loses to Marco Antonio Barrera in their 2nd fight

    On June 22, 2002, Érik Morales and Marco Antonio Barrera met again in a rematch.

    Morales came in to the fight on a 41-fight win streak with a 75% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 10 months and 25 days. Barrera was on a 5-fight win streak with a 68% KO rate, and fighting after a layoff of 9 months and 14 days.

    Marco Antonio Barrera defeated Érik Morales via unanimous decision in the rematch and wins the WBC and The Ring titles. Barrera improves his record to 55-3, while Morales adds a loss to his record at 41-1.

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