Morales tells Pacman: Be wary of Solis

By June Navarro
Inquirer

MANILA, Philippines -- A priceless tip for Manny Pacquiao from a man who had come face to face with Jorge Solis in the ring: Don’t take him for granted.

This advice came from Erik Morales, whom Pacquiao defeated in a thrilling WBC super featherweight fight in Las Vegas last year.

Morales revealed that Solis was one of his spar mates while preparing against Pacquiao in 2005.
“He’s (Solis) a good fighter,” said Morales yesterday in an interview on the 25th floor of the Diamond Hotel in Manila, where the Mexican star held a mini press conference.

“He (Solis) is fast and strong, so Manny needs to take him seriously.”

But Morales revealed a weakness that Pacquiao could pounce on.

“There’s only one problem—his fighting spirit,” said Morales of his countryman. “He gives up easily in a tough fight.”

Morales is in the country for a series of promotional gimmicks for San Miguel Beer.
Pacquiao will stake his WBC International super featherweight title against the unbeaten Solis on April 14 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas.

Asked if he has a prediction on the Pacquiao-Solis fight, Morales said: “I don’t have any. No prediction.”

Morales also feels that there is nothing more in store for him in the super featherweight division.
After tucking three world championships under his belt, Morales is now moving up to the 135-pound division in a bid to become the first fighter to capture four boxing titles in different weight categories.