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Ricky Hatton and Joe Calzaghe await outcome of Manny Pacquiao contest in Las Vegas
By Gareth A Davies, Telegraph.co.uk, Sat, 28 Jun 2008
The outcome of Manny Pacquiao's attempt on a fifth world title in as many divisions in Las Vegas tonight has a bearing for Britain's two most celebrated boxers, light-welterweight Ricky Hatton and Read Full Story >>>Pacquiao?s political rival sees win for ?Philippine fist?
By Aquiles Z. Zonio, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Sat, 28 Jun 2008
GENERAL SANTOS CITY, Philippines -- She predicted a defeat for Manny Pacquiao when they faced off during the 2007 congressional elections in South Cotabato and indeed, the boxer despite being popular, lost.
But Representative Darlene Custodio, who remains a Pacquiao fan, said the Pinoy boxing ido Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao sets sights on 4th world crown
By Roy Luarca, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Sat, 28 Jun 2008
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, United States -- A superstar gunning for history and a champion still longing for recognition will battle it out for the World Boxing Council lightweight belt Saturday (Sunday in Manila) at the Mandalay Bay Events Center here.
Manny Pacquiao, the Filipino ring icon is heavily f Read Full Story >>> Arroyo to skip Pacquiao fight -- Ermita
By Norman Bordadora, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Sat, 28 Jun 2008
MANILA, Philippines -- President Macapagal-Arroyo won't be watching Filipino boxing icon Manny Pacquiao when he takes on Mexican-American David Diaz in Las Vegas over the weekend, Executive Secretary Eduardo Ermita said Saturday.
Ermita, however, said he doesn't have any information on whether th Read Full Story >>> Boxing analyst says 'Pacman' will win vs Diaz
ABS-CBN News, Sat, 28 Jun 2008
Veteran boxing analyst Ronnie Nathanielsz on Saturday said he believes Pinoy boxing champion Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao would bring home the lightweight championship of the world title during his match with Mexican fighter David Diaz on Sunday morning (Manila time) in Las Vegas, Nevada.
"He will wi Read Full Story >>> HISTORY BECKONS FOR PACQUIAO
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 28 Jun 2008
History beckons for the Philippines' boxing idol and national treasure Manny Pacquiao as he climbs into the ring at the Events Center in the plush Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas and takes one giant step in his qu Read Full Story >>> PACQUIAO-DIAZ PRE-FIGHT SPECIAL ON VIVA PRIME TONIGHT
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 28 Jun 2008
Viva Prime, the cable station which is also carried by Destiny Cable will replay the one-hour pre-fight special on the Manny Pacquiao-David Diaz ?Lethal Combination? showdown at 10:00 p.m. tonight (Saturday).
The special features both Pacquiao and Diaz at the promotional tour stop and pep rally i Read Full Story >>> FILLING FLOYD'S VOID?: Pacquiao keeps goals real
Filipino ignores pound-for-pound talk, wants Diaz's belt
By Steve Carp, Las Vegas Review Journal, Sat, 28 Jun 2008
Manny Pacquiao chases history tonight at Mandalay Bay Events Center when he tries to become the first Asian boxer to win world titles in four weight classes.
But if Pacquiao beats David Diaz and takes his WBC lightweight championship belt, he also might be accorded another title, one that's unoff Read Full Story >>> LETHAL COMBUSTION
By Francisco Guzman, braggingrightscorner.com, Sat, 28 Jun 2008
The fight entitled ?Lethal Combination? between three-time world champion Manny Pacquiao and WBC lightweight champion David Diaz may be more hype than lethal this Saturday night. This is Manny?s lightweight debut against Diaz, who won the title by beating a common opponent in Erik Morales. There is Read Full Story >>> Not just another Diaz
By Jerry Magee, SignOnSanDiego.com, Sat, 28 Jun 2008
In boxing's lightweight division, the name Diaz has the same prominence as the names Smith and Jones do in the general population. Count 'em:
Julio Diaz of Coachella, twice a world champion as a Sycuan Ringside Promotions chattel.
Juan Diaz, a Houston schoolboy with a pressing, hooking styl Read Full Story >>> Take Five: Manny Pacquiao vs. David Diaz
By Jeff Haney, Las Vegas Sun, Sat, 28 Jun 2008
1. Troubled times
A national hero in his native Philippines, Manny Pacquiao has dedicated this fight to people suffering in his homeland in the aftermath of last Saturday?s typhoon. More than 1.4 million people have been forced out of their homes, and the death toll from the storm could exceed 1, Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao has a lot on his mind
By Robert Morales, Pasadena News, Sat, 28 Jun 2008
LAS VEGAS - Manny Pacquiao grew up dirt poor in the Philippines, so he often gives money to those in need when he's home.
It was therefore no surprise that Pacquiao on Wednesday talked about wanting to get back home and lend a hand to the thousands affected by Typhoon Fengshen, which hit the Phi Read Full Story >>> Diaz believes he has a fighting chance
By Associated Press, Ventura Country Star, Sat, 28 Jun 2008
LAS VEGAS ? David Diaz realizes he might just be a speed bump on Manny Pacquiao's road to history. He's still determined to make that trip as rocky as possible tonight.
Diaz, the unlikely WBC lightweight champion from humble Chicago roots, is among the biggest admirers of Pacquiao's evolution fro Read Full Story >>> Manny Pacquiao-David Diaz essentials
By Bill Dwyre, Los Angeles Times, Sat, 28 Jun 2008
MANNY PACQUIAO VS. DAVID DIAZ
* When, where, how much -- Saturday night at Mandalay Bay Events Center; telecast on HBO pay-per-view starting at 6 (Pacific time) at a cost of $49.95. Main event will start around 8:30.
* Story line --Pacquiao, who started his career as a 107-pound boxer, will tr Read Full Story >>> Doghouse Boxing Decides: Manny Pacquiao vs. David Diaz
DogHouseBoxing.com, Sat, 28 Jun 2008
Tonight from the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, NV, to be televised live on HBO PPV 9 PM ET/6 PM PT, reigning WBC lightweight title holder David Diaz 34-1-1 (17) looks to disrupt any plans that three time champ Manny Pacquiao 46-3-2 (35) may have of getting another world title belt in a fourth weight di Read Full Story >>> Diaz-Pacquiao staff picks
15rounds.com, Sat, 28 Jun 2008
Marc Abrams--This will be no walk in the park for Pacquio as Diaz is a rugged southpaw from Chicago. He mixes in some good technique as he is a former Olympian. This figures to be a an action packed affair and the key to the fight will be the legs and athletci ability of Pacquiao as I expect him yo Read Full Story >>> MARES, ROCHA WIN AT MORONGO CASINO
PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 28 Jun 2008
Undefeated bantamweight contender Abner Mares lands a right to the head of Jonathan Arias on his way to a unanimous decision victory at Morongo Casino Resort & Spa in Cabazon, California on Friday, June 27, 2008. Mares racked u Read Full Story >>> LEWKOWICZ: WBA MATCHMAKER OF THE YEAR
PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 28 Jun 2008
Genius won?t escape the trained eyes. And once recognized worldwide, genius gets itched in the immortal stones of history.
International matchmaker nonpareil Sampson ?Picasso? Lewkowicz will join on Wednesday the lines of gr Read Full Story >>> MELINDO-MELO WAR: A CONTEST FOR REGIONAL DOMINANCE
PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 28 Jun 2008
The crowning glory of a professional boxer?s career is to face as many talented opponents as possible and prevail. Champions move sideward across organizations and southward to conquer higher weights for the same reason. It w Read Full Story >>> Goat gets the goat of Cubs fan Diaz
Chicago lightweight eschews stunt, sets focus on Pacquiao
By Melissa Isaacson, Chicago Tribune, Sat, 28 Jun 2008
LAS VEGAS - Promoter Bob Arum and his publicity people were so uneasy about the marketability of Chicagoan David Diaz, who fights Filipino legend Manny Pacquiao in Saturday's WBC championsh Read Full Story >>>
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