Mexican legend Erik “El Terrible” Morales has decided not to follow through with a final farewell fight. Morales had to pull out of a scheduled bout earlier this year against Jorge Paez Jr. Morales last fought two years ago when he was knocked out by Danny Garcia. Morales is now turning his attention to training his younger brother Ivan Morales.
Brother Ivan, is a southpaw with a record of 26-0 with 15 knockouts.
Morales had been originally scheduled to to fights in 2013 but pulled out because of various injuries.
“My time in the ring has ended,” Morales said to Boxingscene. “As a (former) boxer my responsibility is to teach the new generations the basic principles to lead a flawless campaign in every aspect, with health being the main thing, and to take care of their heritage. “
“Boxing goes through a transition, but the up and coming idols will reach new generations. Mexcio has great talents and we have to the time to wait for them to become stars.”
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