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Lightweight champ DAVID DIAZ hasn't taken easy route to success
By Roman Modrowski, Chicago Sun Times, Tue, 24 Jun 2008
Two points in time, stretching from a bar in Chicago in 2001 to the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas on Saturday.
David Diaz's journey weaves from a period of uncertainty, when he quit boxing for two years and was a self-described ''bad kid,'' to a time of confidence and awareness as he prepares to defe Read Full Story >>>CISO MORALES PREPARES FOR WAR
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 24 Jun 2008
Young prospect from Talibon, Bohol Ciso "Kid Terrible" Morales is fully prepared and has racked up more than 100 rounds of sparring in a highly anticipated showdown against two- time WBO regional challenger Hussein Pa Read Full Story >>> MILENKOVIC PULLS OFF BOXING COUP
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 24 Jun 2008
Well known international promoter and boxing manager Branco Milenkovic of South Africa has pulled off a boxing coup with two International Boxing Federation title eliminators that will take place in East London on July 5.
In the main event lightweight Ali "Rush Hour" Funeka will battle highly-ra Read Full Story >>> JACA BATTLES THAI ON JUNE 27
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 24 Jun 2008
WORLD rated fighter Jimrex Jaca topbills three other Filipinos seeing action in a June 27 boxing promotion presented by Australian Daniel Potter in Pattaya, Thailand.
Jaca, fighting out of the Wakee Salud stable, slugs it out Read Full Story >>> ROBERT 'THE GHOST' GUERRERO MOVES UP TO JR. LIGHWEIGHT
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 24 Jun 2008
Bay Area Ca. -- Two-time world champion, Robert "The Ghost" Guerrero (22-1-1, 15 KO's) has made the decision to vacate his IBF Featherweight title and move up to Jr. Lightweight. The decision came about as Guerrero, who stands at 5'8 Read Full Story >>> Pacman 14-car convoy journeys to Vegas
By Abac Cordero, The Philippine Star, Tue, 24 Jun 2008
LOS ANGELES ? Manny Pacquiao takes his customary four-hour drive to Las Vegas Monday, leading a convoy of around 14 vehicles in his drive for a fourth sanctioned world title in different weight divisions.
Pacquiao will spar four rounds in the morning at the Wild Card Gym for the final session wit Read Full Story >>> Pier Pressure: I Will Kick Sand In Weakling Manny Pacquiao's Face, David Diaz Brags!
By Michael Marley, Boxing Confidential, Tue, 24 Jun 2008
WBC lightweight champ David Diaz, flexing his muscles Monday in the final SoCal press conference may be reminding us all that he expects to use ?pier pressure? (ouch!) to retain his shiny gr Read Full Story >>> PACQUIAO HAS NO WEIGHT PROBLEMS
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 24 Jun 2008
Unlike his last couple of fights when he struggled to make the 130 pound limit, World Boxing Council super featherweight champion Manny Pacquiao has no such problems entering the final week of his title fight against WBC lightwei Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao sees impending win
By Nick Giongco, The Manila Bulletin, Tue, 24 Jun 2008
LOS ANGELES ? Manny Pacquiao says there will be no excuses when he locks horns with David Diaz on Sunday at Mandalay Bay.
"If he loses, he loses. If I win, I win," Pacquiao assured.
Intentional or not, the statement smacks of Pacquiao?s pride and confidence just days before he slugs it out w Read Full Story >>> Diaz more dangerous as fight progresses
By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star, Tue, 24 Jun 2008
LOS ANGELES ? WBC lightweight champion David Diaz will pose more of a threat to Manny Pacquiao the longer their fight at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas on June 28 because of his vaunted staying power.
That?s the assessment of Pacquiao?s adviser Michael Koncz who said yesterday ?f Read Full Story >>> The FAQs on Pacquiao vs. Diaz
By Jingo Quijano, Sun.Star Cebu, Tue, 24 Jun 2008
HOW will the added weight affect Manny Pacquiao?
One common misconception is that Manny bulked up to get to the 135-pound division. The truth is, Manny did not actually get bigger for this fight.
When Manny moved up to lightweight, what happened was that Manny simply had to cut less poundage Read Full Story >>> It's Do or Die Time for David Diaz
By Ramon Aranda, 411mania.com, Tue, 24 Jun 2008
If the last few weeks have seemed like months, then the upcoming week will feel like a year for David Diaz who must be itching to step into the ring on Saturday night. Diaz, who enters the ring not only as the WBC lightwe Read Full Story >>> JAPAN-BASED CONSULTA WINS BY 1ST ROUND KO
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 24 Jun 2008
Japan-based Filipino Joel Consulta has scored a smashing first round knockout over Indonesian champion Aldo Hummer who is ranked No. 6 bantamweight by the Orient Pacific Boxing Federation at the Anso Dome in Toyama.
Consulta who has a record of 9-2 with 3 knockouts came in at 123? pounds while H Read Full Story >>> No prediction but will go for KO ? Pacquiao
By Abac Cordero, The Philippine Star, Tue, 24 Jun 2008
LOS ANGELES ? Manny Pacquiao refused to make any prediction but will go for a stoppage just the same in his title fight with David Diaz this coming Saturday (Sunday in Manila) at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas.
Pacquiao, as usual, wouldn?t predict on the outcome of the fight and said he wouldn?t m Read Full Story >>> Cautious Pacquiao will try to KO Diaz
By Roy Luarca, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Tue, 24 Jun 2008
HOLLYWOOD?There?s no guarantee of a knockout.
The most Manny Pacquiao can assure his fans is he?ll go for it when he tangles with defending champion David Diaz for the World Boxing Council lightweight crown on June 28 in Las Vegas.
?All boxers want to win by knockout, and both of us will try t Read Full Story >>> Diaz relishes underdog role
By Roy Luarca, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Tue, 24 Jun 2008
HOLLYWOOD?David Diaz knows he?s in for a tough fight against Manny Pacquiao, but he isn't about to let it consume his zest for life.
?You have to have fun,? Diaz told Steve Carp of the Las Vegas Review-Journal on Monday. ?But I?m not letting anything bother me or distract me. I know what I have t Read Full Story >>> Pacman does Sunday ritual before big fight
By Nick Giongco, The Manila Bulletin, Tue, 24 Jun 2008
LOS ANGELES ? Manny Pacquiao spent the Sunday before a big fight the same way he had done in the previous years.
The Filipino icon heard a morning Mass at the Chris The King church on Rossmore Street then had lunch with his friends at his two-bedroom apartment at The Palazzo in La Brea.
More Read Full Story >>> Woods a paper tiger compared to these guys
By Eric Raskin, ESPN.com, Tue, 24 Jun 2008
On June 15, after Tiger Woods' dramatic 18th-hole birdie putt secured a playoff against Rocco Mediate for the U.S. Open title, some in the media credited Woods with having "guts and courage" for not falling ap Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao the Promoter
By Steve Kim, MaxBoxing.com, Mon, 23 Jun 2008
For his upcoming contest versus WBC lightweight champion David Diaz, Manny Pacquiao has not only done his requisite roadwork, he has also added to his frequent flier miles. From Chicago and San Francisco to San Antonio and Phoe Read Full Story >>> Fight vs. Diaz marks crossroads for Pacquiao
AZCentral.com, Mon, 23 Jun 2008
For Manny Pacquiao, it's about scale, on and off.
On the scale, there is his astonishing rise from a 107-pound fighter to a challenger and favorite for the 135-pound title against David Diaz on Saturday at Las Vegas' Mandalay Bay.
Off the scale, the Pacquiao story is about a rapid ascent from Read Full Story >>>
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