Morales-Pacquiao: 10,000 Tickets Sold!

01/03/2005

Morales-Pacquiao: 10,000 Tickets Sold!

PRESS RELEASE: It's a hot ticket, with over 10,000 tickets sold for the explosive matchup between Erik 'El Terrible' Morales and Manny Pacquiao at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Saturday, March 19. "The fight is on fire," said Bob Arum of Top Rank. "These two fighters bring fire and the public recognizes it. We're looking not only for a big number at the MGM gate but also on Pay-Per-View and closed circuit which will exceed results of Morales vs. Barrera." Arum said all 2,800 tickets at $75 have been sold. There are tickets available in other price ranges, from $400 ringside to $300, $200 and $125. Both fighters have promised victory. Morales said this will be a "career-defining fight."  Pacquiao said "I am going against the best there is and I will fight with all my heart." Freddie Roach, chief trainer of Pacquiao, said "we have one game plan - attack Morales at the opening bell." Morales vs. Pacquiao 'Coming With Everything' will be available on HBO Pay-Per-View.