Fight David Diaz L KO 9 (12) Manny Pacquiao

The legend of Manny Pacquiao continued to grow on Saturday night before 8,326 at Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas as the Pacman added a world title in his fourth weight division. Pacquiao (47-3-2, 35 KOs) dethroned WBC lightweight titleholder David Diaz (34-2-1, 17 KOs) via ninth round KO in a brilliant display. Pacquiao was much quicker as he outpunched and outboxed the naturally bigger man. Diaz was busted up by Pacman's read more ...

Bob Arum: "This is going to be a great fight. What is at stake is more than just a boxing match. You have Manny Pacquiao fighting for a fourth world title at a different weight class. David Diaz is defending his title for his beloved city of Chicago." Manny Pacquiao: "This will be a great fight between me and David Diaz. I will do my best to win the fight. I will let read more ...

"It's very important to me and my country to put my name into boxing history," said Manny Pacquiao today regarding his June 28th attempt to become the first Asian fighter to win four sanctioned world titles in as many different divisions when he challenges David Diaz for the WBC lightweight title. The Pacman says that he has maintained his speed, increased his strength and is very comfortable at the higher weight. read more ...

WBC lightweight champion David Diaz (34-1-1, 17 KOs) said today that he doesn't fear Manny Pacquiao, whom he faces on June 28th in Las Vegas and on pay-per-view. "The Lord gave me two hands as well, so we're going to be in the middle of the ring fighting each other," commented Diaz. The reigning WBC 135lb king will be trying to stop history from happening as Pacquiao (46-3-2, 34 KOs) is attempting to become the first Asian fighter read more ...