WBC Super Featherweight Champion Erik Morales annexes the IBF title held by Carlos Hernandez in a furious fight. After Morales nearly knocks Hernandez down at the bell to end the first round, both men take turns dropping their guard and daring the other to take a shot in the second. Fighting through a cut from an accidental head butt, Morales ultimately proves superior over twelve rounds, out slugging Hernandez for a convincing unanimous decision.

Unification: Erik Morales vs. Carlos Hernandez

In a rematch that shouldn't have happened, Erik Morales exercised his rights to a return bout with Danny Garcia in an attempt to win the unified titles at 140, but was rudely stopped in four.  It had all the appearance of a sad end for the proud Mexican legend.

Danny Garcia vs. Erik Morales II

Erik Morales lost his WBC 140 lb. strap on the scale the day before the fight, then lost the fight the next day as the younger, fresher, and far speedier Danny Garcia won his first major title by defeating the always-game but faded Morales over twelve quick-paced rounds.  Morales was giving Garcia all he could handle early, but was eventually dropped hard in the eleventh.

Unification: Erik Morales vs. Carlos Hernandez

Danny Garcia vs. Erik Morales II

Erik Morales vs. Danny Garcia

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