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Pacquiao wallop same for Diaz tiff
By Roy Luarca, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Sat, 21 Jun 2008
HOLLYWOOD--Manny Pacquiao expects to hit either 134 pounds or the 135-lb limit during the official weigh-in for his World Boxing Council lightweight title bout against champion David Diaz on June 28 at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas.
But come fight time, the Filipino super star p Read Full Story >>>Concerns in the Diaz Training Camp
Navy Compass, Sat, 21 Jun 2008
Though no recent photos have been allowed, insiders are claiming: ?David Diaz is ripped and ready to go.? To get ready the lightweight champ has been sparring with boxers who are a lot heavier than himself, some weighing in at 160 pounds. Diaz wants to get used to the heavy barrage of punches that t Read Full Story >>> HBO Sports To Replay Pacquiao Vs. Barrera II 2007 & Morales Vs. Pacquiao II 2006
EastSideBoxing.com, Sat, 21 Jun 2008
Leading up to the lightweight championship bout between David Diaz and Manny Pacquiao -- set for Saturday, June 28 in Las Vegas and broadcast live on HBO Pay-Per-View-- HBO Sports will present the exclusive replay of two action-packed fights..
On Friday, June 27 at 11:00 p.m. (ET/PT) and Saturday Read Full Story >>> 'Call Em Out Fridays': Manny Pacquiao - Will Lack Of Focus Leave Him Exposed?
By Vivek Wallace, EastSideBoxing.com, Fri, 20 Jun 2008
With slightly over a week before Filipino phenom Manny Pacquiao squares off against WBC Lightweight Champion David Diaz, those who eagerly anticipate the fight can't help but to assess the two men involved. One is a great talent trying to find his way among the sports elite. The other is a great fig Read Full Story >>> LEFTOVERS: Diaz still has drive to succeed
By Steve Carp, Las Vegas Review Journal, Fri, 20 Jun 2008
David Diaz is the WBC lightweight champion of the world. But success apparently hasn't gone to his head. Yet.
Diaz, who is scheduled to defend his 135-pound title June 28 against Manny Pacquiao at Mandalay Bay, told reporters Tuesday he's still driving around his hometown of Chicago in a 1991 Hon Read Full Story >>> BANAL-CONCEPCION CONTRACT SIGNED; MELINDO TAKES ON MELO
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 20 Jun 2008
It?s final. The deal has been sealed and delivered.
International matchmaker nonpareil Sampson Lewkowicz once more wrapped up his latest masterpiece?the Banal-Concepcion WBA superfly titlemaker?for delivery as a month-end Read Full Story >>> PENALOSA UNDECIDED ON FIGHT AGAINST NESTOR ROCHA
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 20 Jun 2008
WBO bantamweight champion Gerry Penalosa is undecided on whether or not to accept an offer of a tune-up fight against Nestor Rocha on the undercard of the battle between lightweight champion Joel Casamayor and former WBC super f Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao Invites Rubillar to Train at Wild Card Gym
By Alex P. Vidal, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 20 Jun 2008
HOLLYWOOD, California -- Instead of heading home to Manila after a 12-round split decision conquest of Omar Nino Romero in Palacio delos Deportes, Mexico City on June 14, world championship mandatory challenger Juanito Rubillar will have to extend his stay in the United States, for a while.
This Read Full Story >>> David Diaz In High Spirits After Final Windy City Public Workout, Ready To Pulverize Manny
Boxing Confidential, Fri, 20 Jun 2008
CHIICAGO, IL (JUNE 19, 2008) World Boxing Council Lightweight Champion David Diaz held a public workout for media and fans today at JABB Boxing Gym with Manager/Trainer Jim Strickland and Co-Trainer Mike Garcia. Declaring himself "ready to go" Diaz was in great spirits with the huge media turnout an Read Full Story >>> ROACH RETURNS AND PACQUIAO LOOKS FANTASTIC
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 20 Jun 2008
Celebrated trainer Freddie Roach returned to the Wild Card gym after a brief bout with a heavy cold and watched his prized possession, Filipino ring idol Manny Pacquiao, put on what a Roach assistant Rob Peters said was a ?fantastic Read Full Story >>> ROACH: WEIGHT IS NOT A PROBLEM FOR MANNY PACQUIAO
By Alex P. Vidal, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 20 Jun 2008
LOS ANGELES, California ? Unlike in his previous world championship fights, weight problem is not an issue or something to worry about with barely a week to go for Manny Pacquiao who will gun for immortality by challenging dangerous World Boxing council (WBC) lightweight titlist David Diaz (34-1, 17 Read Full Story >>> Amicable Talks Leading 'Nowhere To Run'--Campbell-Guzman--To Reality For Showtime!
By Michael Marley, Boxing Confidential, Fri, 20 Jun 2008
?Friendly discussions? are ongoing between the promoters of triple-belted lightweight champion Nate Campbell and two-time world champ Joan Guzman, informed sources tell Boxingconfidential.com.
It is believed that Campbell co?promoter Don King demanded three options on the undefeated Guzman and th Read Full Story >>> NINE DAYS AND COUNTING ? PACQUIAO IS READY TO GO
By Ed de la Vega, DDS, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 20 Jun 2008
Hollywood, CA:- Early this afternoon, I had an opportunity to witness Manny Pacquiao as he tapered down his sparring to 8 rounds with three different spar mates. From all indications, the Pacman is at his peak in training. The Read Full Story >>> Pacman Thinks Diaz Fight Could Be FOTY
By Michael Woods, The Sweet Science, Fri, 20 Jun 2008
David Diaz has at least one thing on his side going into his June 28 bout with Manny Pacquiao. Gimme a few paragraphs, and we?ll spotlight that area where the Chicagoan could hold an edge over the Philippines? most revered entertainer.
First, three areas where Diaz lags behind Manny, areas that Read Full Story >>> How Will King Pacquiao Fare In His Lightweight Debut?
By Geoffrey Ciani, EastSideBoxing.com, Fri, 20 Jun 2008
With the recent ?retirement? of Floyd Mayweather Junior, Manny Pacquiao has inherited the highly coveted ?Pound-for-Pound King? label, and rightly so.
After all, he has already gotten the best of three Mexican legends (Marco Antonio Barrera, Erik Morales, and Juan Manuel Marquez), which in itsel Read Full Story >>> Jinkee?s arrival lifts Pacquiao?s spirits
By Roy Luarca, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Fri, 20 Jun 2008
HOLLYWOOD?The king came to fetch his queen.
World Boxing Council super featherweight champion Manny Pacquiao did away with his usual relaxation time Wednesday night (Thursday in Manila) to fetch wife Jinkee at the Los Angeles Airport.
Accompanied by a television crew and members of his trusted Read Full Story >>> At 135 lbs, Pacquiao deadlier, says Roach
By Nick Giongco, The Manila Bulletin, Fri, 20 Jun 2008
LOS ANGELES ? It appears that Manny Pacquiao has already dotted the Is and crossed the Ts in anticipation of a rough and tumble duel with David Diaz next week and the remaining seven days of training should be dedicated to the fine-tuning of the game plan for next week?s slambang slugfest at Mandala Read Full Story >>> Diaz camp uncovers Manny?s ?weakness?
By Abac Cordero, The Philippine Star, Fri, 20 Jun 2008
LOS ANGELES - The David Diaz camp claimed Tuesday they?ve found kinks in Manny Pacquiao?s armor but would rather keep it to themselves heading into the June 28 showdown for the WBC lightweight crown in Las Vegas.
?I?ve been watching his last one (fight) with (Juan Manuel) Marquez, and the first o Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao: I?m stronger than Diaz
By Roy Luarca, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Fri, 20 Jun 2008
HOLLYWOOD?He may no longer be as light as a super feather, but Manny Pacquiao believes he has become stronger as he climbs boxing?s weight ladder.
Though World Boxing Council lightweight champion David Diaz is naturally bigger, Pacquiao insists he?s inherently stronger and will come out on top of Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao fervor heats up; Manny roils Malignaggi
By Percy D. Della, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Fri, 20 Jun 2008
SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA?Tiger Woods has won the US Open in the most dramatic and mesmerizing way.
The Boston Celtics have embarrassed their archrivals, the Los Angeles Lakers en route to a 17th NBA championship.
Now that two topflight sports events are history, the Manny Pacquiao fervor in Fili Read Full Story >>>
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