Recent Articles on Sherdog.com · Feb 16
Opinion: The Seeds of Animosity
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In the early 2000s, Mexico gifted the boxing world one of its most unforgettable rivalries: the brutal trilogy between Marco Antonio Barrera and Erik “El Terrible” Morales. Across three legendary fights—two of which won “Fight of the Year” honors from The Ring magazine—the two warriors shared 36 rounds of relentless, back-and-forth warfare. Those bouts redefined what heart, pride and rivalry looked like inside the ring. Their hostility extended far beyond the ropes as well, spilling into heated press conferences and personal tension that made each encounter feel monumental.
Lopes vs. Rodriguez: MMA’s own Barrera-Morales