Erik Morales back in action on September 11th

According to several reports in the Mexican press, Erik Morales (46-6, 34 KOs) has announced that he will defend his international WBC welterweight title against Willie Limond (33-2, 8KOs) on September 11 in Mexico City or Tijuana. Morales says he will be focused to put on a very strong performance for Mexican Independence Day.

Morales returned to boxing in March after being retired for several years. He won a decision over Jose Alfaro and wants to take tougher fights to get himself in line for a world title opportunity. Limond is the WBU champion at lightweight. Morales said they reached an agreement for a catch-weight below the welterweight limit.

"I don't want to face easy opponents. Limond has only two defeats in world championship bouts, and one of them was against Amir Khan," Morales said. "I want my opponent to make me showcase if I'm ready to fight for a world title. In the fight against Limond, my title will be at stake, but the fight was agreed to at a weight less than this division."

Morales also denied published reports that he would fighting Paul Spadafora.

"I am surprised that Paul Spadafora's people had said that he could be my opponent because there is nothing to that," Morales said.

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Morales and barerra chase the mythical 4th championship. The Mexican holy grail.

this is sad

Well at least he wont get hurt. He is fighting a guy with no KO power at all.

at this point a punch or slap is just more he didnt need to take

this wont help his legacy one iota

I agree he shouldnt fight anymore.

He'll end up fighting Barrera again, neither of those two will let go.

wish they would just get the shit over with and fight then

NJBeatdown86 wrote:

He'll end up fighting Barrera again, neither of those two will let go.

Boring. Who the hell wants to see that again.

I'm sure Arum or Integrated Sports will get it on PPV for cheap. Those two must have snorted their winnings away.

i will watch

I haven't heard any rumors about rampant spending for either Mexican.

I really believe they are chasing the Mexican holy grail:

4 major titles in 4 different weight divisions

When Morales first announced a comeback he cited it. Barerra cites it.

Marquez wants that 4th title pretty bad as well. If he gets by Juan Diaz he will go to 140 to try to get it.

I think the first to do so is going to be Montiel.