Posted June 5th, 2008 by boxingvid | 147 Fight Viewers  
.

Fight Synopsis:

You can watch how WBC lightweight champion David Diaz (33-1-1, 17 KOs) dismissed Erik Morales’ hopes of being the first Mexican to win four world titles. Diaz did this when he emerged winner in a narrow twelve round unanimous decision over three-time champion Erik Morales (48-6, 34 KOs).The fight which had 9,735 audience took place at the Allstate Arena in Chicago, Illinois.

In the first round video provided below, you might notice that Diaz was already all over Morales early in round one, though Morales dropped Diaz with a right hand. Watch here how Diaz edge over Morales as they give the crowd a pun-for-pound action in their fierce exchanges. Morales was no pushover. He countered very effectively unhanding sharp and clean punches.

You will see the effect of Erik’s efforts when Diaz’ right eye swelled badly by the end of round six. See also here the provided video of round seven how Diaz gallantly continued the fight.He bounced back so good he pushed Morales on the ropes. His relentless paid off because eventually Morales weakened when Diaz went all out at the last round. The scores were 114-113, 115-112, 115-113.

David Diaz vs Erik Morales Fight Video Part 1

David Diaz vs Erik Morales Fight Video Part 2

David Diaz vs Erik Morales Fight Video Part 3

David Diaz vs Erik Morales Fight Video Part 4

David Diaz vs Erik Morales Fight Video Part 5

David Diaz vs Erik Morales Fight Video Part 6

David Diaz vs Erik Morales Fight Video Part 7

.