Barrera moves in for the attack. Morales utilizes the ropes to keep himself steady. Morales moves away from the ropes and laterals to his right. Barrera continues to press the fight. Barrera lands a right jab.
Morales backs away.
Barrera throws a strong left hook but misses Morales. Morales meanwhile ducks to avoid the punch, but slips to the canvass. The referee directs Barrera to a neutral corner to begin an 8 count. Morales nudges, No, No knockdown. Morales, desperate for a redemption of what he believes is a knockdown, delivers an assault to Barrera.