Erik Isaac Morales Elvira (born September 1, 1976) is a Mexican former professional boxer who competed from 1993 to 2012. He is the first Mexico-born boxer in history to win world championships in four weight classes, ranging from super bantamweight to light welterweight.
Morales defeated fifteen world champions during the course of his career, and is famous for his trilogies with fellow Mexican legend Marco Antonio Barrera, as well as Manny Pacquiao. ESPN ranked Morales at number 49 on their list of the 50 greatest boxers of all time.
Morales was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in June 2018.
Weight(s)
Super bantamweight
Featherweight
Super featherweight
Lightweight
Light welterweight
Welterweight
Height 5 ft 8 in (173 cm)
Reach 72 in (183 cm)
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights 61
Wins 52
Wins by KO 36
Losses 9