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Harnessing PacMan's powers no easy task
By Brian Doogan, ESPN.com, Thu, 26 Jun 2008
LOS ANGELES -- In boxing, Freddie Roach's reputation is that of the best trainer, perhaps, in the world. But in the Philippines he is simply the third most recognized person in any walk of life -- Read Full Story >>>PACQUIAO LOGGED MORE MILES FOR DIAZ FIGHT
By Alex P. Vidal, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 26 Jun 2008
LAS VEGAS ? No less than North American Boxing Federation (NABF) superbantamweight champion Bernabe Concepcion has confirmed that Manny Pacquiao ?trained very hard? and ?logged more miles in jogging? in preparation for his June 2 Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao leads lightweight invasion
By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star, Thu, 26 Jun 2008
Like the Pied Piper, Manny Pacquiao is showing the way for superfeatherweights to invade the 135-pound division as wherever he goes, the money follows.
Pacquiao, who won the WBC 130-pound title from Juan Manuel Marquez last March, will challenge WBC lightweight champion David Diaz at the Mandalay Read Full Story >>> RING MAG CHIEF SAYS DIAZ EASY TARGET
By Dennis Principe, SportsNews.ph, Thu, 26 Jun 2008
DAVID Diaz may be the perfect fighter to test if Manny Pacquiao is able to bring along with him the power of his punches as the Filipino sensation makes his lightweight debut this weekend.
According to Ring Magazine chief editor Nigel Collins, there are a lot of unknown factors about this fight Read Full Story >>> Negrense fans eye world title for AJ Banal
By Henry C. Villalva, Sun.Star Bacolod, Thu, 26 Jun 2008
NEGRENSE boxing fans are excited to see Alex John "AJ" Banal wrap a world championship belt on his waist and look forward to witness his forthcoming fight on TV apart from their excitement over the June 29 Pacquiao-Diaz WBC lightweight bout.
Asked who their favorite pro boxer is, majority of ama Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao arrives in Las Vegas sans banter and hoopla
By Alex P. Vidal, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 26 Jun 2008
LAS VEGAS ? Since the formal arrival ceremonies are still scheduled on June 24, Team Pacquiao arrived here at around 8:30 in the evening June 23 without any hoopla and grandiosity commonly seen in the parade and arrival of stars in big occasions.
The 14-vehicle convoy left at the Santa Monica Pie Read Full Story >>> RAHEEM ACTS LIKE A PRIMA DONNA
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 26 Jun 2008
World-rated American lightweight Zahir ?Z-Man? Raheem who has a big win over Mexican legend Erik ?El Terrible? Morales in his record of 29-2 with 17 knockouts is acting like a prima-donna prior to his July 5 IBF title eliminator again Read Full Story >>> Pacman offers tiff to ?Frank? victims
By Abac Cordero, The Philippine Star, Thu, 26 Jun 2008
LAS VEGAS ? Manny Pacquiao said Tuesday he is deeply saddened by the tragic news that 305 persons have been confirmed dead and hundreds more missing in the aftermath of Typhoon ?Frank? that hit the Philippines last week.
He also said he is dedicating the fight to the victims of the super typhoon Read Full Story >>> Diaz may be good but Pacquiao is the more tactician, says Arum
By Alex P. Vidal, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 26 Jun 2008
SANTA MONICA, California ? Top Rank promoter Bob Arum said there is no doubt that Manny Pacquiao will be crowned the next World Boxing Council (WBC) lightweight champion when he clashes with defending titlist David Diaz on June 28 Read Full Story >>> Manny poses toughest test to champ, trainer
By Abac Cordero, The Philippine Star, Thu, 26 Jun 2008
LAS VEGAS ? David Diaz will run through a brick wall for his 78-year-old manager Jim Strickland.
?I just do what I got to do. If my trainer says ?go and knock down that wall? I?m going to go and knock down that wall,? Diaz told mediamen gathered before him inside the Events Center, the venue of t Read Full Story >>> Promising Prospect: Ana Julaton
By Mario Ortega, Jr., 15rounds.com, Thu, 26 Jun 2008
W:3 L:0 Daly City, California Super Bantamweight
The sport of women?s boxing has come a long way since Christy Martin first appeared on the cover of Sports Illustrated in 1996. Many fight fans and pundits did not know what to think at first, as Martin, and soon others, began drawing attention to Read Full Story >>> It?s going to be a brawl
By Edri Aznar, Sun.Star Cebu, Thu, 26 Jun 2008
WITH days away from the much awaited lightweight war between Filipino superstar Manny ?Pacman? Pacquiao and World Boxing Council lightweight titleholder David Diaz, famed Ring Magazine editor-in-chief Nigel Collins foresees a slugfest on June 28 at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas.
Read Full Story >>> Is Manny Pacquiao punching above his weight?
By Steve Bunce, Setanta Sports, Thu, 26 Jun 2008
Manny Pacquiao is taking on David Diaz at 3am on Sunday morning, live on Setanta Sports, and he is coming in as a monster favourite.
It's upsetting a couple of people as David Diaz is being completely ignored in the build-up, I think disgracefully ignored.
He's a prolific veteran and also a wo Read Full Story >>> Odds keep soaring in favor of RP idol
By Abac Cordero, The Philippine Star, Thu, 26 Jun 2008
LAS VEGAS ? It should be a one-sided contest if you look at the odds.
Barely three days before the fight, the odds favoring Manny Pacquiao, the challenger, over David Diaz, the champion, has skyrocketed that a $550 bet on the Pinoy sensations only wins a hundred bucks.
That?s how it?s going on Read Full Story >>> Banal in best shape for WBA title fight
By Edri Aznar, Sun.Star Cebu, Thu, 26 Jun 2008
YOUNG boxing sensation AJ ?Bazooka? Banal?s training is going well with a month remaining until his dream world title match for the vacant World Boxing Association super flyweight crown against WBA No.6 Rafael Concepcion of Panama on July 26 at the Cebu Coliseum.
?He is doing very well in his tr Read Full Story >>> Arum, Manny Pacquiao Eye Juan Manuel Marquez Trilogy
By Mark Vester, BoxingScene.com, Thu, 26 Jun 2008
Promoter Bob Arum of Top Rank see a trilogy bout between Manny Pacquiao and Juan Manuel Marquez as something that has to happen if both fighters continue to win. He could even see the fight taking place in early 2009.
They first met in 2004, a bout that saw Marquez get knocked down three times i Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao sees no problem with extra weight
By Ed C. Tolentino, The Manila Times, Thu, 26 Jun 2008
Manny Pacquiao sees no problem with the extra pounds he added on his frame as he guns for the World Boxing Federation (WBC) lightweight title Sunday against David Diaz at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas.
?I?m very comfortable in my weight division right now?135 pounds. And I feel Read Full Story >>> Children's College Tuition Comes To Fruition As David Diaz Gets KO'd By Manny Pacquiao!
By Michael Marley, Boxing Confidential, Thu, 26 Jun 2008
David Diaz, good father, does not equal David Diaz, Manny Pacquiao slayer.
While Megamanny talks about capturing the WBC lightweight title from the easy-going Chicagoan, Diaz is speaking about how his $800,000 purse has guaranteed his children a decent college education.
Not exactly inspiring Read Full Story >>> Pacman beefs up!
FightNews.com, Thu, 26 Jun 2008
If Manny Pacquiao successfully claims a world title in his fourth weight division on Saturday against WBC lightweight champion David Diaz, the Filipino fireball will have overcome an unprecedented seven division spread between belts. Title #1 was the WBC flyweight belt. Manny then bypassed the super Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao, Diaz Beach Party
By Francisco Salazar, FightNews.com, Thu, 26 Jun 2008
There are times when press conferences have attention taken away from the actual participants in fighters. Promoters, trainers, or members of entourages seem to garnish attention with antics, statements, or interesting attire.
Don King, Ste Read Full Story >>>
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