Boxing's big show Morales gets serious on Maidana returned.

People born and if ever box, Erik Morales would have to be. R Marsh Starks, by AP

Erik Morales defeats Manny Pacquiao, right, their first meeting here show 2005. Pacquaio win by knockout, two came back.

R Marsh Starks, by AP

Erik Morales defeats Manny Pacquiao, right, their first meeting here show 2005. Pacquaio win by knockout, two came back.

Legendary Mexico 3 Division Champion, Manny Pacquiao and Marco Antonio Barrera, Tijuana.His trainer in early memories-father's gym was born in a small apartment that Hall of Fame talent likely to sweat who has defeated the combined aromas of leather, and liniment. Morales collapses and grew up in the gym. He was there to this day his father under the watchful eye of the train and lifelong trainer, Jose Morales.He 16 Pro not one of the biggest trilogies of sports competition and colleagues Mexico Barrera for the second year's boxing artist fights were voted fight. Morales 30 retirement — age young but wear old — 4 years in a row after the loss. Pacquiao knocks out two unanimous decision loss in 2005, Morales last major victory to avenge the loss of final who came from., even though, in August 2007, David Diaz lightweight title was a unanimous decision for that seal the deal. "I felt very, very bad — morally, mentally and physically," Morales said. "I was very dilapidated. … Blame the people felt that I wanted. If someone happens to me to lose. … I personally, myself and was very unhappy. I never knew what to do. "Morales, with his family in the end you want. He worked for the Government of Mexico, Tijuana's Director of sport, and his body healing. However, most boxers like Morales was unable to stay away. 2 ½ years later, "El terrible", also known as the Boxer was about a year ago I started a comeback. He is a high-quality competition to adjust returned to three solid trivial, WINS Saturday to. return at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Morales, in his sternest test to confront — where you are coming from Argentina Brawl Marcos Maidana (hbo paid, 9: 00 pm EST) arising out of the 12-round WBA interim light welterweight title bout: this week in a telephone interview, Morales (51-6, 35 KOs) why he's back to the grind of boxing wanted to come. He is away from boxing and became depressed, he said. And Morales 190 pounds at one point, 50 pounds what is heavier than his weight ballooned on Saturday. "I was not happy. In my mind, a lot of stress had a lot of stuff. Thought too much, "he said. Morales, 34, Pacquiao and Barrera, especially through the years has taken a beating. But he retired because the weight was ongoing struggle he says. Now, 140 pounds, weight is not an issue. "My career a good fashion to close the last chapter of," he said. "Thought a lot of references to a comeback if I had one, you can do better."And, obviously, four weight classes in the title, the first to conquer Mexico want to be. "Oh, yeah. Much of Mexico, but no one to do it. Morales his big comeback opponent will be another Mexico legend, who is also a bizarre fourth title wanted to pursue Juan Manuel Marquez. Marquez turned it down. Morales Maidana choice, so who is the best one in business but the Chin is almost a comparison with 27 Morales, one of his generation's great boxing skills select Las Vegas gambler ring. Maidana (29-2, 27 KOs), who is young stars Victor Ortiz and Victor Cayo and almost out of United Kingdom star Amir Khan in the year 2010 were in the fight againstIn the heavy favorite, yet almost four 1.Morales he was ideally by 2013 and would like to fight in sports for 20 years, when he "(Maidana) OK, knock me, if I'm going to go back home Tijuana," Morales said. "But don't expect to lose. My desire is to win. However, if you lose, then I'll go home. it. No problem. "Reprints and permissions for more information, visit our FAQ. Report corrections and clarifications, the standard editor Brent Jonescontacts. Consider publishing the newspaper, send comments to letters@usatoday.com. Name, phone number, city and State for verification. To view our proofreading corrections. go to usatoday.com .we dialog instructions have been updated. Changes of the mediation process "report" button, a description of how includes a short review. Read more.