Mexican · Tijuana, Mexico · Born 22 January 1976Mexican professional boxer who became the first fighter in boxing history to win world titles in four different weight divisions
Erik Morales is one of Mexico's greatest boxing champions, a three-weight world champion from Tijuana who produced epic rivalries with Marco Antonio Barrera and Manny Pacquiao. His first fight with Barrera in 1998 is widely considered one of boxing's finest ever contests. Known for his aggressive, relentless style and iron chin, Morales is a Mexican boxing hero whose career spanned four weight classes and two decades.
Epic trilogy with Marco Antonio Barrera and wars with Manny Pacquiao
How They Played
Aggressive pressure fighter with exceptional heart and boxing IQ
Lasting Impact
Mexican boxing legend and first fighter to win titles in four weight divisions
Career Honours
- WBC Super Bantamweight Champion (1997–2000)
- IBF Super Featherweight Champion (2004)
- WBC Super Featherweight Champion (2004–2006)
- WBO Super Featherweight Champion (2006)
- WBC Featherweight Champion (2000–2003)
- Ring Magazine Fighter of the Year 2000
- Ring Magazine Fight of the Year 2000 (vs. Marco Antonio Barrera)
- Ring Magazine Fight of the Year 2004 (vs. Manny Pacquiao)
- Inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame 2019
- Three-division world champion (Super Bantamweight, Featherweight, Super Featherweight)
Mexican Athletes