Barrera to return in rematch with Mzonke Fana?

by Scott Christ on Jan 16, 2008 1:31 AM EST in Boxing News Analysis

We've been hearing slight rumblings ever since his uninspiring loss to Manny Pacquiao in October, but now the idea seems like it's taking some sort of form.

The pointless idea is to pit Barrera in a completely unnecessary rematch with Mzonke Fana, who was knocked out by Barrera in the second round of their 2005 fight.

Fana didn't deserve a shot at Barrera then, and though he's the IBF super featherweight champion now, he's largely considered the worst major alphabet champion in the sport.

Barrera's plan would be to fight Fana and then retire for good, or at least so he says. This isn't like Erik Morales; frankly, if Barrera wants to fight, he probably just should. He was excellent in his loss to Juan Manuel Marquez in March 2007, and even though he just played defense adn stayed away from Pacquiao in October, he wasn't beaten up or anything.

But a one-off fight against Fana? No thanks.

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Barrera, Morales

I read this earlier tonight too. And I completely agree, this fight would be utterly pointless. I also read a few months ago that Morales also wanted to fight a 'farewell' fight, perhaps a rematch with Diaz.

So, let's see: Morales wants one more fight. And Barrera wants one more fight. Why don't they just fight each other? What better way to end their respective careers, what with all the history and animosity between them?

by Kevin Gonzalez on Jan 16, 2008 2:10 AM EST reply actions

Morales

He has to get out from under Arum to fight anyone again, since Arum is steadfastly refusing to have anything to do with Morales fighting. Given Erik's comments to the Bobfather about ringing in his ears, Bob is taking the high road here.

by Scott Christ on Jan 16, 2008 4:21 AM EST up reply actions