Erik Morales vs David Diaz is on and poppin for "the war for 4" as washed up Erik Morales goes for for his forth title (even if it is a paper title) in the Lightweight division. Paper Champ David Diaz defends his so called WBC title againt faded challenger Erik Morales. Bodog.com has both fighters listed at -115 boxing odds.
Morales thinks that he has the belt sealed and gift wrapped despite the fact he has lost 3 of his last 4 fights convincingly. Fighters can lie to themselves better than anybody else. Erik Morales was once a great warrior that gave fight fans there monies worth, but those days are over.
David Diaz is the most ordinary alphabet title holder as one will find but he still has enough skill to outbox a washed up Morales. Erik Morales still owns a straight right hand that would finish most average fighters but against a decent fighter like Diaz I doubt the thunder will strike hard enough.
Morales's own punch resistance at this point is in question. Erik swells and cuts easily. After having been in so many wars their is a little give too Morales now when the going gets tough.
David Diaz has good all-around skills. David really doesn't do anything spectacular but he know how to handle himself like a consummate pro in the ring. Morales gets tagged way too often for a "world class" boxer and will not have enough to get by the southpaw Diaz. The fight is set in front of a Mexican crowd in Chicago providing an even playing field with the judges. The fight is also in Diaz's hometown so he might get some added support from the fans.
Tale Of The Tape
Diaz Morales
HT. 5'6" 5'8"
WT. 133.75 135
Age 31 30
Reach 69" 72"
Record 32-1-1(17) 48-5 (34)
Bodog.com has the boxing betting line for this fight:
Erik Morales -115
Over 9.5 Rounds -325
Under 9.5 Rounds +250
Brad Marchetti Boxing Prediction: David Diaz (2 units)
