Thursday, 24 September 2026 · Philippines
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Diaz gets help from mixed martial arts trainer

World Boxing Council lightweight champion ?Dangerous? David Diaz hired a mixed martial arts trainer to prepare him for his title defense against Manny Pacquiao on Saturday (Sunday in Manila) at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas. The Chicago Sun Times reported that Mike Garcia, the trainer of former Ultimate Fighting Championship heavyweight champion Andrei Arlovski, has been working the mitts feverishly with Diaz. Jim Strickland remains the chief trainer, but Garcia has been helpin…

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