Morais on Defeating Fanning: "I Had Nothing to Lose"

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Monday, October 26, 2015

Injury replacement surfer Frederico Morais (PRT) became the star of the Moche Rip Curl Pro Portugal Sunday when he eliminated World No. 1 Mick Fanning (AUS) and went on to make the Quarterfinals. Joining the WSL Dawn Patrol show Monday to discuss his success he said that Fanning is his favorite surfer but for him, the heat was all about enjoying the moment.

Catch Morais when the action in Portugal continues, live at 7:00 a.m. Tuesday local time on the WSL website and WSL App.

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