After Erik Morales’ shocking defeat at the hands of Zahir Raheem, Top Rank Chief Bob Arum stated that the rematch between Morales and Pacquio is still a go for January. Here are some quotes from both fighters:
Erik Morales: His style (Raheem) was a very difficult one. I have to give him a lot of credit....Pacquio wants his revenge against me and I want my revenge against Raheem. I will learn to beat his style. We will face off again and I promise you I will beat him.... It looks like the 130 lb. division is the one that’s getting exciting....The weight affected me a little but I prepared well....He hit me with a clean shot and it sent me into the ropes.

Zahir Raheem: He’s a legend and I respected him the whole time....I trained really hard for this fight. I earned everything I’ve done....I thought I was winning the fight the whole time....I almost teared up when I heard the decision but my trainer smacked me in the back of the head and told me to hold my head up like a man.