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Diaz wants title fight with Pacquiao to be a "war"
By Kieran Mulvaney, Reuters, Fri, 27 Jun 2008
LAS VEGAS (Reuters) - Holder David Diaz wants Saturday's World Boxing Council lightweight title fight against super featherweight champion Manny Pacquiao to be a "war."
"I want it to be a great fight," Diaz told reporters at the Mandalay Bay Resort venue. "I want it to be a war.
"I want it to Read Full Story >>>Pacquiao fight a dream come true for Diaz
By Dan Rafael, ESPN.com, Fri, 27 Jun 2008
The U.S. Olympic boxing team won only one gold medal in 1996. That belonged to David Reid, who would go on to win a junior middleweight world title. But the squad also produced other top pro Read Full Story >>> Roach Confident of a Pacquiao Victory
By Igor Frank, 411mania.com, Fri, 27 Jun 2008
Now that all the promotional tours are completed and all the press conferences are over and both combatants are in Las Vegas patiently waiting for their upcoming bout called:
"Lethal Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao looks to keep on making history
Bad Left Hook, Fri, 27 Jun 2008
It's really a pretty familiar storyline by now, isn't it?
In this corner, the underdog. WBC lightweight titlist David Diaz is a +350 bet on Saturday night, a fighter that has only recently started garnering any attention. For a guy who teamed with Floyd Mayweather, Jr., and Antonio Tarver in the Read Full Story >>> Manny warned not to be lulled by odds
By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star, Fri, 27 Jun 2008
With the Las Vegas betting line showing Manny Pacquiao a heavy favorite over David Diaz, IBF flyweight champion Nonito Donaire Jr. yesterday advised the Filipino icon to ignore the odds, which could create a false sense of security.
Filipino fans began arriving from Manila a few days ago and are Read Full Story >>> Diaz traveled tough road back to ring
By Robert Morales, Press Telegram, Fri, 27 Jun 2008
When people want to know the name of Manny Pacquiao's opponent on Saturday and they are told, "David Diaz," they usually say, "Who?"
Diaz is a 32-year-old southpaw who will put his lightweight world title on the line against Pacquiao at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas.
Diaz also is the man who quit Read Full Story >>> Crack at history fires up Pacquiao
By Abac Cordero, The Philippine Star, Fri, 27 Jun 2008
LAS VEGAS ? Manny Pacquiao said Wednesday he will keep on punching until David Diaz goes down and out as Freddie Roach had predicted the other day.
?I will do everything I can,? said Pacquiao before he left the Events Center where the final press conference for Saturday?s WBC lightweight title sh Read Full Story >>> The longing in Diaz?s heart
By Ed Picson, The Manila Bulletin, Fri, 27 Jun 2008
David Diaz has his work cut out for him. He realizes even though he is the champion going into the fight Sunday, he is the underdog and Manny Pacquiao, his opponent, is the star of the show.
That is, unless he steals the Pacman?s thunder when the bell rings.
For any which way you look at it Read Full Story >>> Manny Pacquiao says: 'I want to make history'
By Nick Giongco, The Manila Bulletin, Fri, 27 Jun 2008
LAS VEGAS ? Regardless of what happens Saturday night, Manny Pacquiao?s place in the annals of ring history is secured.
But despite the many accolades he has received the past ten years, Pacquiao remains driven to succeed.
And this weekend?s clash with dangerous David Diaz of the US is not a Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao-Diaz Las Vegas Week Blog
By Mario Ortega, Jr., 15rounds.com, Fri, 27 Jun 2008
This Saturday, June 28th, at the Mandalay Bay Resort Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada, Manny Pacquiao attempts to wrest the WBC Lightweight title from underdog champion David Diaz. The Vegas fight weekend will be kicked off tonight at the Orleans Hotel & Casino, as Anthony Peterson takes on Fernando Trej Read Full Story >>> David Diaz: 'If I Were Manny Pacquiao, I Would Be Concerned'
By Michael David Smith, AOL Sports, Fri, 27 Jun 2008
Chicagoan David Diaz will be a huge underdog when he steps into the ring with the Philippines' Manny Pacquiao on Saturday night, but he's talking like a guy who exudes confidence.
Speaking at a press event yesterday where the reporters were much more interested in talking to Pacquiao, Diaz said t Read Full Story >>> DAVID DIAZ: "THIS FIGHT IS DEDICATED TO MEXICO"
By Sean Malone, FightHype.com, Fri, 27 Jun 2008
As you listen to David Diaz speak, it's incredibly hard not to silently root for him to emerge victorious on Saturday night when he takes on the unenviable task of defending his WBC lightweight title against the whirling dervish Read Full Story >>> Manny's quest for greatness
By Charles Raymond A. Maxey, Sun.Star Davao, Fri, 27 Jun 2008
ALMOST five years ago, little-known Manny Pacquiao moved up in weight to fight Mexican great Marco Antonio Barrera in a featherweight showdown he wasn't expected to win.
Written off by many, including the so-called boxing experts, Pacquiao climbed the ring in faraway San Antonio, Texas a heavy u Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao must bring A-game
By Nick Giongco, The Manila Bulletin, Fri, 27 Jun 2008
LAS VEGAS ? From what David Diaz said during a free-wheeling discussion with the press on Wednesday afternoon (Thursday morning in Manila), Manny Pacquiao need not only get into the ring armed to the teeth but should come up with a performance never before seen from him.
Diaz puts his World Box Read Full Story >>> Manny Pacquiao Gets Green, Gold Strap But Nate Campbell Rules Lightweight 'Galaxxy!'
By Michael Marley, Boxing Confidential, Fri, 27 Jun 2008
hate to be a Pacquiao party pooper but it says here that the winner of Saturday night?s WBC lightweight title bout at Mandalay Bay will not be able to claim to be the ring king at 135 pounds.
Putting Pacman love aside, my brothers and sisters, even Ray Charles and Stevie Wonder can see clearly t Read Full Story >>> David Diaz?s Keys to Victory on Saturday
By John Chavez, Boxing Confidential, Fri, 27 Jun 2008
Oddsmakers have listed the ?Pacman? as a -450 favorite over Chicago?s, David Diaz.
Is it rightfully so or just hype that?s caught the line-makers with their pants down?
Manny exudes numerous advantages over his rugged but limited opponent in virtually every department which includes speed, re Read Full Story >>> Diaz scoffs at underdog tag
By Abac Cordero, The Philippine Star, Fri, 27 Jun 2008
LAS VEGAS ? David Diaz looks like he isn?t used, well, at least not yet, to staying in nice, expensive suites, and he said he drives a ?91 Honda with no air-con.
So, do you think he?d care about the odds?
?No. That?s no concern for me because I?m not a betting man. I don?t gamble,? he said aft Read Full Story >>> Champ will finish strong, trainer avers
By Abac Cordero, The Philippine Star, Fri, 27 Jun 2008
LAS VEGAS ? David Diaz? trainer, a former featherweight who went undefeated in 26 fights as a pro, is confident that his 32-year-old champion has what it takes to engage Manny Pacquiao in an all-out battle.
?I see a hard 12-round decision. I see David finishing stronger,? said Mike Garcia, who wo Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao, Diaz show mutual respect
By Ed C. Tolentino, The Manila Times, Fri, 27 Jun 2008
RING experts expect a hostile atmosphere when World Boxing Council (WBC) lightweight champion David Diaz and Manny Pacquiao clash on Saturday (Sunday in Manila) at the Mandalay Bay Resort Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas.
?This fight, believe me, is going to be a tremendous battle. Both fighte Read Full Story >>> Guerrero: I'll knock Pacquiao out
By Lyle Fitzsimmons, Sports Illustrated, Fri, 27 Jun 2008
Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) - Want a prediction on a lightweight title fight involving Manny Pacquiao?
Robert Guerrero can't see it going past five rounds.
But rather than David Diaz doling out the punishment at Mandalay Bay this weekend, Guerrero says it'll be him -- wherever and when Read Full Story >>>
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