Chicago, IL — In an effort to rally his Filipino supporters in Chicago, reigning WBC super featherweight champion Manny Pacquiao will breeze through the Windy City on May 21, and assert his presence at the home turf of WBC lightweight champion David Diaz. Pacquiao and Diaz will host a media roundtable luncheon at Lalo’s Restaurant at 10:30 AM, to be followed by a public pep rally at the Federal Plaza. They will drum-up support for their world title fight, according to Bernie Bahrmasel of Double B. Publicity, Inc. This was also confirmed by Ace Freeman of FightFan.com.
It will be Pacquiao’s first visit to Chicago, according to Bahrmasel, who handles the fight publicity.
He urged the Filipino fans of Pacquiao in Chicago to show their support and join the rally. There are an estimated 150,000 Filipinos in the Chicagoland area.
Lalo’s Restaurant is located at 500 N Lasalle St, Chicago. The Federal Plaza sits next to the Klucynski Federal Building at the corner of Adams and Dearborn in downtown Chicago.
In an exclusive interview last May 4, Diaz said he and Pacquaio are “made for each other.”
“I think we’re going to give a great and exciting fight for the public. This is what the fight is all about, to make the public happy and the fans happy,” Diaz said.
Chicago is the hometown of Mexican American fighter Diaz. He was born and raised in the Humboldt Park area, and also trains here.
Last year, Diaz, 31, (34-1-1, 17 KOs), successfully defended his title by defeating another Mexican star Erik Morales, whom Pacquiao also defeated in the past.
