By Dan Ambrose: WBC light welterweight champion Erik Morales (52-7, 36 KO’s) a tiny reprieve by his gallbladder surgery that postponed his fight #1 World Boxing Council challenger Danny Garcia (22-0, 14 KO’s), but the fight has now been rescheduled for March 24th and Morales is still faced with the same tough task as he had before in trying to beat a younger, bigger, faster, stronger and taller Garcia.
Morales vs. Garcia
Kirkland-Molina, Morales-Garcia card postponed due to Morales’ surgery; Feb or March possible as new fight date
By Dan Ambrose: The January 28th fight card headlined by WBC light welterweight champion Erik Morales vs. Danny Garcia has now been officially shelved, according to ESPN. It was already announced that the Morales-Garcia fight had been canceled due to the 35-year-old Morales’ recent gallbladder surgery.
Erik Morales pulls out of defense against Danny Garcia following surgery
By Eric Thomas: To no great surprise WBC light welterweight champion Erik Morales (52-7, 36 KO’s) has pulled out of his scheduled January 28th bout against #1 World Boxing Council challenger Danny Garcia (22-0, 14 KO’s) following gallbladder surgery that the 35-year-old Morales had last week.