PAYBACK! How Defeat Forced Pacquiao To LEVEL UP His Boxing Style 

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After the trilogy, Pacquiao and morales became good friends. Pacquiao would invite him over to the Philippines for vacations and they even did beer commercials and other ads together in the Philippines. True warriors can find respect in each other 🙌

Those fights between Pacquiao and all the Mexican fighters were hugely entertaining wars

As a Mexican and boxing fan. BIG respect to this worrior. Pacman is one of my favorite legends.

You can see the Morales-Maidana fight to see what a legend Erik Morales was...

"Failure doesn't need to be an end point. After all a loss become a loss if u learn nothing from it."

An entire trilogy in one video - what a treat! :-)

I remember working at Burger King in Las Vegas. The day after the first fight, my Mexican coworkers who were at the actual fight was like “I didn’t know Filipinos can fight homes”. It’s like I just gained respect and acceptance out of nowhere. Manny really lifted our spirits all these years. Absolutely Inspirational.

I always felt that Manny became a wiser, slightly more defensive fighter after the 4th Marquez fight.

I've been having a bit of a personal struggle the last few days, and I feel like this is the exact video I needed today. It's interesting that you showed that footage of the Ali vs Norton fight towards the beginning, because that fight was Ali's "Evolve or Die" moment, just like this trilogy seems to have been for Pacquiao. The more videos about Pacquiao I watch, the more I get why he is such an inspiration to people. Dude just made a career of overcoming obstacles like this

Remember when boxing was this good? The fights we wanted, when we wanted them and on the best of boxing channels.

Morales, Barrera, Marquez and Manny. Kings of the super featherweight division!

It always amazes me when their counters are played in slo-mo replay and makes me think: "How the hell are they still standing after that crisp blow to the body/head?" Elite boxers are a different breed.

One of the greatest trilogy in history of boxing.

Terrible doesn't get the recognition for beating Pacquiao this way

Just one year?! Jesus what a leap ahead in technique in such a short time.

Thank you Morales for teaching Pacquiao become a legend! ❤🇵🇭

He's a legend. The GOAT in boxing learns from his losses. His path to become 8-division champ included this. The life story of Manny Pacquiao is better than a movie. Whenever you guys get lazy, just remember Manny Pacquiao.

I remember from 2008 to 2009 Pacman's fights were exciting, almost the whole world was excited about Manny Pacman's fight because his style was unique, so when it was said that Pacman was boxing, he immediately became the best of other fighters 📺📺

3:11 Amazing work by Morales. He finds the counter in between Pacquiao's combinations. He does this twice in a row here.

Without going into detail, recently I found myself in a situation in life where I momentarily and honestly questioned the need to go on… And just by chance as I was mindlessly scrolling through my RU-vid feed, I clicked on this pacquiao video I hadn’t seen before and decided to watch it. As the video came to an end, you unknowingly spoke about challenges in the closing of your video that really, really hit home for me. I was in a really dark place before I watched this video, a place that any single father raising two young girls should never find himself in. …brother I sincerely thank you, i know it wasn’t your intention when you made this video but something in that closing statement and watching Pacquiao really woke me. Again, I really wanted to just say thank you and I hope this message finds you well… From Sydney,🇦🇺Australia to where ever you might be if you ever read this, I sincerely thank you, I really needed that. 👍❤

manny is very special and a amazing person, helping his people,a class act came from nothing to where he is today,through brains and a massive heart,we need more like him in this world, long may he continue,,k

Terrible was hugely Underrated. A technician with nasty power.

Another great video! Manny learned to control that blazing fire he possessed after the first fight with Morales. He then went on to use that blaze to cook his opponents for the next decade.

The look on Morales' face in @20:22 when he witness the "Beyond Ultra Instinct" weaving and dodging maneuver by Pacquiao, Morales commends it.

That lead hook pacquiao developed by the rematch, he uses the the technique where his thumb is pointed downwards/toward his chest. He shows that same lead hook technique to inoue the monster. There’s a clip out there somewhere and he is showing inoue his hook technique. And now, inoue uses it a ton as well in his fights

a loss can either make you or break you... all those defeats in his entire career absolutely made who Manny is right now... a Legend!

Thanks for this. I never realized just how masterful Pacquiao was in the third bout. So creative. I want to build a whole style based on what he did in that third fight.

Erik Morales🥊🥊

Watching Pacquiao box will never get old.

You don't see this kind of fights anymore. TWO WARRIORS leaving everything in the ring for GLORY. Morales is a great champion. EL terrible Vs Pacman what a a trilogy.

Morales actually helped pac. He improved after the first fight

The birth of "Manila Ice," that right hook was special

I'm impressed. All three fights are awesome.

The Pacquiao-Morales trilogy made Pacquiao a superstar and morales was his first real rival. This saga was later overshadowed by the Marquez quadrilogy, Morales was one fighter Marquez ducked. What an irony

were it not for this defeat, manny couldn't have achieved what he acheived now. So respect for Eric Morales; legendary on his own right.

Pacquiao will always be a true legend. Respect.

Manny entered the manual labor work force by choice at 12. Let that sink in. He has dense bones. He has the same wrist size as Mike Tyson and Joe Louis. That's from working the docks and construction as a little kid. With that kind of mental strength and motivation, he had nowhere to go but up. That's why he's both a great role model and a freak of nature because quitting is easier.

LOVE HOW U LET THE FIGHTS TELL THE STORY

You're my favorite channel, I've learned so much watching your videos, definitely improved my own coaching and videos! Thank you 🙏

Pacquiao forever one of the all time greats!

that weight division was tough.....pacquiao is a monster

Another EPIC video, fantastic narration, perfect music and pulsing atmosphere.

Great Video too very tactical against two warriors

The lessons from Muhammad Ali and adapting to win is such a big motivation feeling. Pacquio rematch has a similar feeling after losing the WBC belt.

We dont see fight like this anymore

"a loss is only a loss if you learn nothing from it"

Manny is the modern day Goku

Beautiful storytelling. These two are in the pantheon of legends

Great video. I agree that the 1st fight was the perfect storm that started Manny's evolution. Other main takeaways from the 1st: Erik gave one of his greatest boxing performances. Pacquiao's management agreed both use the Winning gloves brand that diminished his punching power. Pac had to give blood 24 hours before weigh in due to The Commission supposedly losing record of his bloodwork!. The cut from a headbutt. All that aside, not using his preferred Reyes was the clincher. In the rematch you can tell the punishing effect it had on Morales you didn't see before. The KO was the tell the impact it had that suits Manny's puncher style better. The rubber match was like Agent Smith fighting Neo when he already became The One.

pacquiao is always such a blast to watch

It took these guys literal decades of working on there craft fighting for very little money on undercard's to even get a shot at fighting as a main event...they are ready that's why they can perform at such a high level...now fighters believe they are owed a main event because they are beautiful 😂

Back when fighters would fight.

You know what I like about Pac. No matter how bad it is the fights. He did not become a dirty fighter just because his opponents were dirty. He is always a true professional, a warrior.

Marquez , morrales barreras & manny are the 4 kings of a different era.

Wow this video is something special, I love all of your vudeos and watching your channel has helped me learn a lot but this one hit yhe heart strings, thanks for always staying awesome

Killer content as always David

As a filipino I’ve got so much respect for mexican boxers, especially this three mexican greats in no particular order: Barrera, Morales & Marquez.

Amazing video. One of my top 5 boxers of all time.

This is why majority of the Filipinos think Mayweather is boring. We've seen Manny rise to fame with this level of intensity, against Mexican boxers. I appreciate Floyd's Ring IQ, but it would never be as exciting and unpredictable as Manny's Featherweight bouts. Thank you for this video, an unexpected trip to memory lane for me.

That right hook changed the game.

Wow first. Watching this in Indonesia at 04:01 AM. I'm a big fan of your channel!!

Morales vs Marquez would've been an instant classic. It's a shame that fight never materialized

Hell fucking yeah, didn't even watched but l know it will be awesome!

The Pacquiao vs Marquez rivalry was the beat in history, in my opinion.

Morales style so unique never be another fighter like him

Modern Martial Artist! Another brilliant video 👏 At one point, I felt the rush that I was fighting

If u watch the first fight and skip straight to the third fight, Manny was a completely different fighter. In the first fight he was smaller, his footwork and head movement weren’t great, and he only looked to land his left hand. He was a complete fighter in the third fight! I don’t think ANYONE could have beaten that Manny!

Loving your work! Always excited when I see a new video on this channel. This one did not disappoint. They never do.

And then the gradual growth of his calves soon followed

Thank you The modern martial arts for great analysis.. Manny Paquaio the one and only 8 division champion 😊

This is the fight that really made me respect Morales. Pacquaio is clearly faster and stronger than him. But Morales overcame Pacquiaos ferocity with his experience and timing. Giving Pacquiao a boxing lesson that will make Pacquiao comeback stronger.

Amazing video & I loved the message at the end, please keep up the content it’s in a league of its own.

Absolute legends I respect all the mexican fighters true warriors You knows its an all out war when mexican and pilipino is on the ring

As usual, well done analysis so far :D But those gloves in fight one. Winning Gloves are like pillows. They remind me of Ringside 10oz pro gloves. You can safely use them to spar, and work on the bag lol. They are dense pillows that protect the hand and dampen a lot of power. Manny needed that crack to hurt Morales since he didnt have the same toolbox. He didnt have the pop yet like say Inoue has to punch through that padding to hurt his man. He always like Reyes cause it was directly a punchers glove. I am betting he felt like he was impacting nothing every time he did land. EM certainly didnt show ANY damage from those shots first match either. He outworked and controlled Pac, but notably a good number of the crisp shots Pac landed back didnt do a lot. You saw the IMMEDIATE difference next fight right away when he had on a punchers glove.

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our generation is not blessed with prized fighters such as these 2 legends. hats off

@15:48 "OH! down goes THURMAN"

What a remarkable fight!

Pacman got it back in blood. Will you make a video on Dwight Muhammed Qawi?

Had a similar XP in UFC4 last night: 2 close fights, lost the second one, then dominated him in the third

18:33, this shot is savage

Morales was a brilliant fighter, I was a huge fan back in the day. Pacquiao is one of the GOATs of the sport. Marquez was the only fighter he never really figured out.

Wow it literally looked like high level street fighter gameplay

Wow, incredible job on this video!

The ender lines are solid bro, thanks for a quality content.. Love both fighters.🇵🇭🇲🇽

Hey modern martial artist thanks for making videos on Muay Thai fighters of the golden age but as a request would you do a video on the “Thai Tyson” Lakhin Wassandasit? He was known as the Thai Tyson due to him being smaller than all his opponents constantly fighting up in weight having incredible power in his fists which won him a Rajadarnern title he even came back when he was older and knocked out younger Thai prospects winning another stadium belt he also crossed over into boxing and won a belt

Just finished your book on footwork, very useful indeed. Would you consider doing a technique breakdown video on Carl Frampton?

I would love to see videos of the Morales-Barerra trilogy in the future.

The first fight is probably my fav fight all time, morsels actually switch in the 10 round the final 10 seconds Or so and have some success in the 11 th he actually tried to switch but the round finished so he probably forgot lol in the 12 he probably lost the future fights but he won immortality, technically in this fight he achieve the top imo counters that are in my top all time against the Pac-Man who have destroyed Barrera and Marquez via speed and volume, not easy feat to defend counter eat and survive, he won the boxing match and he won the inside fight.

Pacquiao didn’t ’level up’. He forced Morales to drop weight in the second fight.

Superb analysis.

Is this really the debut of Pacquiao in 130 ponds division? And he fought immediately a high caliber fighter like morales, no tune up fight or something since he's still new in that division?

Loved it man

Honestly if Morales held firm in the final round of the first fight, it was mentally speaking because physically Morales' legs were leaving him little by little. They were slipping from the hard shots affecting his overall balance.

..the start of emerging pacquiao to called "Pacman" and became a young mike tyson.. 🥊🥊

Respect to morales! ❤

A Right Hand is born.

Manny is the best boxer ever, the GOAT of boxing. 8 categories champion.

Morales and Marquez can retire in the Philippines as honorary citizens. They are more than welcome to