Eric Morel

Eric Arturo Morel (born October 10, 1975 in San Juan, Puerto Rico) is a Puerto Rican professional boxer. He is a former World Boxing Association (WBA) flyweight (112 lb) champion.

Eric Morel
Statistics
Real nameEric Arturo Morel
Nickname(s)Little Hands Of Steel
Weight classFlyweight
Super Flyweight
Bantamweight
Super Bantamweight
Height5 ft 6.5 in (1.69 m)
Reach70 in (180 cm)
NationalityPuerto Rico Puerto Rican
Born (1975-01-10) January 10, 1975
San Juan, Puerto Rico
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights50
Wins46
Wins by KO23
Losses4
Draws0
No contests0

Amateur career

Morel had an outstanding amateur career, and was the National Golden Gloves Light Flyweight Champion in 1994. He also was a member of the 1996 US Olympic Team as a Flyweight. His result was:

Lost to Maikro Romero (Cuba) 12-24

Professional career

Flyweight

"Little Hands Of Steel" turned professional in 1996 and won his first 33 bouts, including the WBA World Flyweight title with a decision win over Sornpichai Kratingdaenggym in 2000 and the IBA World Super Flyweight title in 1998 against Jose Victor Burgos. He defended the belt five times with wins over Gilberto Keb Baas, Denkaosan Kaovichit, and Isidro García before losing it to Lorenzo Parra by decision in 2003.

Super Flyweight

He then moved up in weight and took on WBA Super Flyweight title holder Martin Castillo in 2005, but lost a decision. Morel was scheduled to fight Z Gorres for the interim WBO bantamweight title on November 14, 2009, but after the latter's last fight, he (Gorres) suffered a major injury that delayed his boxing career, so the fight was called off. He then returned to the ring against Gerry Penalosa February 13, 2010; That ended in a win for Eric Morel, lifting the interim WBO bantamweight world championship. He then defeated Juan Jose Beltran December 11, 2010 as a 2-0 record since his return. His next and latest match was against Luis Maldonado April 1, 2011; That now has his record at 3-0 since his return from injury.

Professional boxing record
50 fights 46 wins 4 losses
By knockout 23 1
By decision 23 3
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
50 Loss 46–4 Léo Santa Cruz RTD 5 2012-09-15 MGM Grand, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. IBF Bantamweight World title on the line.
49 Loss 46–3 Abner Mares UD 12 2012-04-21 Don Haskins Center, El Paso, Texas, U.S. WBC World Super Bantamweight World title on the line.
48 Win 46–2 Jose Silveira TKO 4 (10) 2011-12-03 Honda Center, Anaheim, California, U.S.
47 Win 45–2 Daniel Quevedo TKO 4 (10) 2011-08-13 Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
46 Win 44–2 Luis Maldonado TKO 4 (10) 2011-04-01 Fantasy Springs Casino, Indio, California, U.S.
45 Win 43–2 Juan Jose Beltran UD 8 2010-12-11 Emerald Queen Casino, Tacoma, Washington, U.S.
44 Win 42–2 Gerry Peñalosa SD 12 2010-02-13 Las Vegas Hilton, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. Won interim WBO Bantamweight title.
43 Win 41–2 Roberto Bonilla UD 10 2009-03-28 Coliseo Ruben Rodriguez, Bayamon, Puerto Rico
42 Win 40–2 Ricardo Vargas TKO 1 (10) 2008-12-13 Coliseo Jose Miguel Agrelot, Hato Rey, Puerto Rico
41 Win 39–2 Heriberto Ruiz UD 12 2008-08-30 Coliseo Ruben Rodriguez, Bayamon, Puerto Rico Won vacant WBO Inter-Continental Bantamweight title.
40 Win 38–2 Jose Garcia Bernal TKO 3 (10) 2008-05-23 Coliseo Antonio R. Barcelo, Toa Baja, Puerto Rico
39 Win 37–2 Carlos Valcarcel KO 6 (10) 2008-04-05 Coliseo Roberto Clemente, San Juan, Puerto Rico
38 Win 36–2 Felipe Almanza UD 8 2008-02-08 Miccosukee Resort & Gaming, Miami, Florida, U.S.
37 Loss 35–2 Martín Castillo UD 12 2005-03-19 MGM Grand, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. WBA World Super Flyweight World title on the line.
36 Win 35–1 Juan Alfonso Keb Baas UD 12 2005-01-29 Coliseo Ruben Rodriguez, Bayamon, Puerto Rico Retained WBO NABO Super Flyweight title.
35 Win 34–1 Jesús Rojas UD 12 2004-03-20 Coliseo Mario 'Quijote' Morales, Guaynabo, Puerto Rico Won WBO NABO Super Flyweight title.
34 Loss 33–1 Lorenzo Parra UD 12 2003-12-06 Coliseo Ruben Rodriguez, Bayamon, Puerto Rico Lost WBA World Flyweight World title.
33 Win 33–0 Isidro García UD 12 2003-06-28 Coliseo Ruben Rodriguez, Bayamon, Puerto Rico Retained WBA World Flyweight World title.
32 Win 32–0 Denkaosan Kaovichit TKO 11 (12) 2002-10-12 Arrowhead Pond, Anaheim, California Retained WBA World Flyweight World title.
31 Win 31–0 Alex Baba UD 10 2002-01-11 Coliseo Héctor Solá Bezares, Caguas, Puerto Rico
30 Win 30–0 Jose de Jesus Lopez RTD 8 (12) 2001-06-08 Ho-Chunk Casino, Baraboo, Wisconsin, U.S. Retained WBA World Flyweight World title.
29 Win 29–0 Gilberto Keb Baas UD 12 2000-12-15 Alliant Energy Center, Madison, Wisconsin, U.S. Retained WBA World Flyweight World title.
28 Win 28–0 Alberto Ontiveros UD 12 2000-10-07 MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. Retained WBA World Flyweight World title.
27 Win 27–0 Sornpichai Kratingdaenggym UD 12 2000-08-05 Alliant Energy Center, Madison, Wisconsin, U.S. Won WBA World Flyweight World title.
26 Win 26–0 Alberto Ontiveros UD 12 2000-06-03 DeJope Bingo & Entertainment, Madison, Wisconsin, U.S. Retained IBA Super Flyweight title.
25 Win 25–0 Tomás Rivera UD 8 2000-02-12 Bank of America Center, Boise, Idaho, U.S.
24 Win 24–0 Oscar Arciniega UD 8 1999-12-04 Equestrian Center, El Paso, Texas, U.S.
23 Win 23–0 Miguel Ángel Granados UD 12 1999-09-18 Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. Retained IBA Super Flyweight title.
22 Win 22–0 Francisco Espitia KO 1 (12) 1999-08-06 State Fairgrounds, Columbus, Ohio, U.S. Retained IBA Super Flyweight title.
21 Win 21–0 Lorenzo Trejo KO 4 (8) 1999-06-12 Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Indio, California, U.S.
20 Win 20–0 Jose Rafael Sosa UD 8 1999-04-24 Tingley Coliseum, Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S.
19 Win 19–0 Ysaias Zamudio TKO 7 (10) 1999-02-17 Van Andel Arena, Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.
18 Win 18–0 Víctor Burgos UD 12 (12) 1998-10-17 Casa Blanca Hotel, Mesquite, Nevada, U.S.
17 Win 17–0 Rodolfo Blanco TKO 6 (6) 1998-09-25 Foxwoods Resort Casino, Ledyard, Connecticut, U.S.
16 Win 16–0 Julio Cesar Bazan TKO 1 (6) 1998-08-06 Grand Casino Avoyelles, Marksville, Louisiana, U.S.
15 Win 15–0 Erdenotsogtyn Tsogtjargal UD 8 (8) 1998-06-13 Trump Taj Mahal, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
14 Win 14–0 Orlando Malone TKO 8 (8) 1998-05-09 Wisconsin Field House, Madison, Wisconsin, U.S.
13 Win 13–0 Miguel Juarez RTD 1 (8) 1998-03-09 Moscone Center, San Francisco, California, U.S.
12 Win 12–0 Willie Thomas TKO 5 (8) 1998-01-15 Wisconsin Field House, Madison, Wisconsin, U.S.
11 Win 11–0 Manuel Sarabia KO 1 (8) 1997-11-15 Spotlight 29 Casino, Coachella, California, U.S.
10 Win 10–0 Carlos Francis Hernandez UD 8 (8) 1997-09-10 Aladdin, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
9 Win 9–0 Mauro Diaz TKO 2 (6) 1997-07-12 Grand Casino, Biloxi, Mississippi, U.S.
8 Win 8–0 Armando Diaz UD 4 (4) 1997-06-14 Alamodome, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
7 Win 7–0 Jesus Lopez UD 4 (4) 1997-04-12 Thomas & Mack Center, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
6 Win 6–0 Jesus Jimenez Ruiz TKO 2 (6) 1997-04-04 The Orleans, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
5 Win 5–0 Esteban Ayala TKO 2 (6) 1997-03-08 Convention Center, Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S.
4 Win 4–0 David Chamendis KO 1 (?) 1997-02-12 Madison Square Garden Theater, New York City, New York, U.S.
3 Win 3–0 Ruben Romero KO 1 (4) 1997-01-11 Tropicana, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
2 Win 2–0 Joseph Salazar TKO 1 (4) 1996-11-30 Tingley Coliseum, Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S.
1 Win 1–0 Jose Luis Aguilar KO 3 (4) 1996-10-11 Texas Station, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.

Outside the ring

Shortly after the loss to Castillo, Morel was convicted of sexual assault of a drunken 15-year-old girl and was sent to prison.[1] In July 2007, Morel was granted an early release within 30 days of August 1, 2007 to allow him to serve the remainder of his sentence on extended supervision.

See also

References
  1. "Morel set to be released from prison". 7 August 2007.
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