David Díaz vs Érik Morales
On August 4, 2007, David Díaz (32-1-1, 17 KOs), the lightweight WBC champion, defends his title against former world champion Érik Morales (48-5, 34 KOs).
Díaz vs Morales Stats
David Díaz is coming in to the fight on a 3-fight win streak with a 50% KO rate; his last fight was a 10th round TKO victory over José Santa Cruz, 11 months and 23 days ago. Érik Morales is on a 3-fight losing streak with a 64% KO rate, with his last fight being a 3rd round KO loss to Manny Pacquiao, 8 months and 17 days ago.
Díaz vs Morales Prediction & Odds
This should be a confident win for David Díaz at 99-1 winning odds. Érik Morales really doesn't have much to present against Díaz.
Díaz vs Morales Result
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.