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Diaz took long road to win his first title
By Santos A. Perez, The Miami Herald, Wed, 25 Jun 2008
An Olympic background usually provides fighters a faster route to professional title contention.
Fernando Vargas and David Reid, both members of the 1996 U.S. Olympic team, became world champions by their 14th and 12th professional fights, respectively.
For those boxers, post-Olympics privileg Read Full Story >>>The road to fame and glory
By Malou Liwanag-Aguilar, Asian Journal, Wed, 25 Jun 2008
MANNY ?Pacman? Pacquiao?s rise to boxing fame widely opened the doors for Filipino fighters to penetrate the international boxing scene. However, before this generation, a number of Filipino boxers have made a mark in boxing history, starting in the 1920s.
Military matches
The introduction of Read Full Story >>> Can Pacquiao Become The Sport's Biggest, And Its Best?
By Jake Donovan, BoxingScene.com, Wed, 25 Jun 2008
By the end of 2008, boxing will have most likely lost its two biggest draws. Boxing's greatest cash cow, Oscar de la Hoya insists his exit plan calls for only one more fight this year, at which point he will join the sport's second Read Full Story >>> RING EDITOR PREDICTS A PUNCH-OUT
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 25 Jun 2008
Respected Editor-in-Chief of the prestigious Ring Magazine, Nigel Collins, predicts a very exciting fight and a "punch-out" when Filipino ring icon Manny Pacquiao battles David Diaz for the lightweight title at the Mandalay Bay Read Full Story >>> 'Real Mexicans' Won't Embrace Chicago 'Pocho' David Diaz Even If He Splatters Manny Pacquiao!
By Michael Marley, Boxing Confidential, Wed, 25 Jun 2008
It?s not politically correct. It?s a topic no one wants to put out there. But let?s stop the whispering and say it now.
Try as he might, David Diaz is not considered 100 percent Mexican. He?s a Mexican who grew up and lives in Chicago. He speaks English first in public, Spanish second.
His own Read Full Story >>> PACQUIAO JOGS DESPITE LAS VEGAS HEAT
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 25 Jun 2008
Filipino boxing icon Manny Pacquiao beat the sweltering heat of over 100 degrees in Las Vegas by jogging at 6:00 a.m. according to ABS-CBN?s Dyan Castillejo who is on site for the ?Lethal Combination? showdown Read Full Story >>> Manny Pacquiao ? No.1 P4P, For Now
By Matthew Hurley, SecondsOut.com, Wed, 25 Jun 2008
With the retirement of welterweight champion Floyd Mayweather the position at the top of the mythical ?pound-for-pound? list was vacated as well. Although he has his dissenters, the main argument being that his most recent performance ? a split decision rematch victory over Juan Mauel Marquez ? coul Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao-Diaz Preview, Prediction
By Tim Starks, Most Valuable Network, Wed, 25 Jun 2008
No exaggeration: There is a boxer on this planet so popular that when he fights, rebel wars in his homeland halt and crime drops to zero. Boxing fans around the world, in addition to a rabid Philippines following, know this fighter, Manny Pacquiao, to be among the top handful of most exciting boxers Read Full Story >>> Manny Pacquiao? Number One Pound-for-Pound?
Not So Says The Boxing Bookie
By John Chavez, Boxing Confidential, Wed, 25 Jun 2008
What if the sky was green rather than blue?
What if elephants were the size of golden retrievers?
What if a McDonald?s Big Mac was actually considered healthy rather than creating clogged arteries that ultimately lead to a premature and untimely death?
What if Juan Manuel Marquez had receiv Read Full Story >>> PACQUIAO, DIAZ LAS VEGAS ARRIVAL PHOTOS
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 25 Jun 2008
 
LAS VEGAS, NV -- Boxing superstar Manny Pacquiao of the Philippines and WBC Lightweight Champion David Diaz of Chicago have arrived at the Mandalay Bay Resort a Read Full Story >>> ?LETHAL COMBINATION? PRE-FIGHT SPECIAL ON VIVA PRIME
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 25 Jun 2008
A fascinating one hour pre-fight special on the ?Lethal Combination? showdown between Filipino ring icon Manny Pacquiao and Mexican-American David Diaz will be telecast at 9:00 p.m. on Friday over the cable station Viva Prime w Read Full Story >>> PACMAN READY TO RUMBLE - ROACH
Sportinglife.com (UK), Wed, 25 Jun 2008
Freddie Roach says he's confident Manny Pacquiao will be too good for David Diaz when the pair clash on Saturday night.
Filipino icon Pacquiao steps up to lightweight for the first time to challenge for the WBC crown held by Diaz in Las Vegas.
And while Diaz has been talking a good fight ahead Read Full Story >>> I?m ripe for world crown, says battling Banal
By Cedelf Tupas, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Wed, 25 Jun 2008
MANILA, Philippines?Only 19 years old, Filipino AJ ?Bazooka? Banal believes he is ripe for a world title.
Banal seeks a place in Philippine boxing lore when he clashes with Rafael Concepcion of Panama for the vacant World Boxing Association super flyweight title on July 26 at the Cebu City Colise Read Full Story >>> I?ll beat Manny in his own game
By Nick Giongco, The Manila Bulletin, Wed, 25 Jun 2008
SANTA MONICA, California ? There?s only one way David Diaz can emerge triumphant Saturday night.
But it?s not going to be easy because the guy on the opposite corner also thrives on what Diaz intends to do at Mandalay Bay.
Diaz plans to put pressure on Manny Pacquiao at the onset and hope ? Read Full Story >>> Diaz fight plan: Mirror Pacquiao style
By Roy Luarca, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Wed, 25 Jun 2008
SANTA MONICA?If David Diaz is to be believed, the relentless barrage with which Manny Pacquiao normally overwhelms foes to submission is exactly what the Filipino will have a taste of during their World Boxing Council lightweight duel on June 28 (June 29, Sunday in Manila).
?Pressure,? Diaz said, Read Full Story >>> Voracious PacMan racks up accolades as he packs on pounds
By Kieran Mulvaney, ESPN.com, Wed, 25 Jun 2008
It was, in many ways, a typical Manny Pacquiao fight.
The relentless Energizer Bunny of a fighter pressed forward constantly, pounding his foe repeatedly with punch after punch until finally the opponent, unable Read Full Story >>> DIAZ: "This Fight Is For Kids' College Funds"
By Ron Borges, The Sweet Science, Wed, 25 Jun 2008
David Diaz has what it takes to beat Manny Pacquiao. At least the people around him say it?s so.
?He?s not intimidated (by) whoever it is,?? says the WBC lightweight champion?s t Read Full Story >>> PACQUIAO DETERMINED TO WIN FOURTH WORLD TITLE
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 25 Jun 2008
Filipino boxing icon Manny Pacquiao was scheduled to breeze into Las Vegas at the head of a long convoy at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday determined to write his name in the record books as the first Filipino and Asian fig Read Full Story >>> Sellout seen in Manny?s title quest
By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star, Wed, 25 Jun 2008
The expectation is tickets will be sold out in Manny Pacquiao?s quest for the WBC lightweight title held by David Diaz at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas this Saturday (Sunday morning, Manila).
?At the moment, we?re up to 70 percent sold,? said a Pacquiao insider. ?We expect a sel Read Full Story >>> Diaz ready to go full route
By Abac Cordero, The Philippine Star, Wed, 25 Jun 2008
LAS VEGAS ? David Diaz said he?s ready to go 12 rounds with Manny Pacquiao when they square off on Saturday evening at Mandalay Bay.
He even said he?s ready to go 13 or 15 rounds - if needed.
?Oh, definitely, definitely, definitely,? said the reigning WBC lightweight champion who turned 32 exa Read Full Story >>>
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