Manny Pacqiuao knocked out David Diaz tonight in Las Vegas with a sensational showing, one that electrified the crowd and solidified the Filipino's spot atop the boxing world. The WBC lightweight title was on the line, giving Pacquiao his fourth different weight class title. But more significantly, Pacquiao entered the ring for the first time atop the Ring Magazine pound-for-pound rankings. He'll certainly stay atop those ratings: He's the best boxer in the world.
Diaz showed tremendous heart and courage, refusing to back down no matter how many times Pacquiao punched him. Pacquiao was a vastly superior fighter, and the official FanHouse scorecard had Pacquiao winning every round of the fight. It was as dominant a showing as you'll ever see.
Pacquiao improved his record to 47-3-2. Diaz fell to 34-2-1.
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6-28-2008 @ 11:57PM
Junnie said...
The fight was well fought from opening bell. Clearly Manny Pacquiao has this division title tuck under his belt...on to the next fighter!
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6-28-2008 @ 11:57PM
George B Vieto said...
Congrautlations to Manny Pacquio for winning his fourth boxing championship. Oscar de la Hoya and Floyd Maywetaher Junior can stay retired since Manny will be the best fighter pound for pound now.
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6-29-2008 @ 12:00AM
ariel said...
congratz manny "pacman" pacquiao
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6-29-2008 @ 12:10AM
Ared said...
Good fight for Pacman!!!!!! we've proud of him...
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6-29-2008 @ 12:17AM
Danilo Sollano said...
Congratz Manny "your the man".
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6-29-2008 @ 12:27AM
angono.ph said...
Mabuhay si Pacquiao!!!
Go Philippines!!!
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6-29-2008 @ 12:25AM
Danilo Sollano said...
Congratz Manny "you're the man".
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6-29-2008 @ 12:24AM
angono.ph said...
Mabuhay si Pacquiao!!!
Go Philippines!!!
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6-29-2008 @ 12:26AM
Osama said...
putangina sabi na ba nga ma nanalo si pacquiao pero wala ng kikinig sa akin... babarilin ko si diaz.... putangina
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6-29-2008 @ 12:28AM
angono.ph said...
Mabuhay si Pacquiao!!!
Go Philippines!!!
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6-29-2008 @ 12:30AM
robert said...
Way to go manny! - why not Mayweather or Calzage next? Cum on guys, you dont really think your pound for pound over pacman do ya?
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6-29-2008 @ 12:58AM
RG said...
manny cemeneted himself as the best lb 4 lb boxer. mabuhay ang Pilipino!
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7-06-2008 @ 6:17PM
irt2ltee said...
congrats to Manny Pacquiano.
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6-29-2008 @ 5:29AM
maGGot_SOUP said...
Mabuhay Philippines
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6-29-2008 @ 7:37AM
paolo said...
gusto ko mag tapat si manny pacquaio at ron artest
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6-29-2008 @ 10:43AM
wes said...
Next fight:
Manny Pacquiao vs. Ron Artest. Yay!
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6-29-2008 @ 11:21AM
donturyuk said...
every time Manny get hit by David Diaz,Manny comeback with a double combos,loaded with power punches.David Diaz durable ability has no match to the intensity
of Manny Pacquiao.round 7,8,9 is like round one to Manny Pacquiao throwing heavy punches even in round 9.now how could you beat that
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6-29-2008 @ 2:12PM
Third World Geek said...
Woot! Way to go Manny!
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6-30-2008 @ 1:31AM
Mark said...
mabuhay ka manny. you're 1 in an 88 million.
Pound 4 Pound King.
Keep up the good work.
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6-30-2008 @ 3:36PM
jessie said...
Manny deserved the victory more than ever. Mabuhay ka, kabayang Manny! Congratulations to all Filipinos like me.
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