140 is Too Early For Pacquiao

He came, he fought, he will conquer!

The victory of Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao over David Diaz for the WBC Lightweight crown had rocked and shocked the world. There goes the pound-for-pound king!

Will the Pacman go up to 140 and face Ricky "Hitman" Hatton or will he stay on 135 and face the bests in the lightweight division?

Bob Arum claimed that Manny Pacquiao will defend his new WBC Lightweight belt this year and will eye a possible Hatton fight next year. Well, how good would that be?

I think Pacquiao is not yet completely ready enough to move up weights, not yet. There are also a lot of great boxers in the lightweight division that he can face and beat! Pacman is already the best pound-for-pound fighter in the boxing world; he must prove that he could reign in the 135 division before taking a step up. The great body-puncher Hatton will be there and he might wait. The display of superb fighting against Diaz had surely gain some attention in the current division he is in; maybe some of the fighters in 130 will move up also to chase and face him. In the 135 class, there is Joan Guzman, Joel Casamayor and the "Galaxy Warrior" Nate Campbell whom Pacquiao can face and have a good and exciting fight. The knockout artist Edwin Valero from 130 might also go up just for the Pacman. Anything will go for Manny; he is a great boxer, a fighter, a warrior! Anything will happen but I think it's too early for him to enter the 140 division. Savor the victorious moment first Manny, you've done it and I believe you can do it again.

Congratulations!

The TV, the Radio, and the Pacman!

The best pound-for-pound fighter has won again!

Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao dethroned David Diaz via 9th round KO in their WBC Lightweight title fight. This would be Pacquiao's fourth weight division world title and that makes him the first asian to do so. I'm sure all Pacquiao's fans are happy and rejoicing for the victory of the great boxer. Pacquiao had again a display of a brilliant fight with quickness and power. The Pacman was much quicker and had the power as he outpunched and outboxed the naturally bigger David Diaz. The victory of Manny is also a victory for the entire Philippines.

Yesterday, me and my girlfriend agreed to buy a new TV for the display of the old one that we are using isn't already clear. So we went to the appliance department store of a mall near us and we did bought a slim-flat LCD-designed television. We had set it up last night and just by using antenna we had a clear display of the two local channels; GMA and ABS-CBN. "Wow, we can watch the boxing tommorow clearly!"

This morning we were waiting for GMA's feed of the Lethal Combination boxing event in Las Vegas hoping that it would start before I will go to work. To my dismay, as usual, this would be again a very delayed telecast of the event. I departed to work without even having a glance on any of the undercard fights. Arrgghh!

As I step out of the building I noticed the security guard busy listening to his transistor radio. I then knew from him that the broadcast is live, real time, about what's going on in Mandalay Bay. It was already Humberto Soto and Francisco Lorenzo squaring-off for the interim version of Manny Pacquiao's WBC 130lb belt. Oh it was a good thing I brought my cellphone capable of FM radio transmission. "I will just listen to the fight when I'm in the office," i said to myself as I was on the way.

I arrived here in the office and setup my computer and afterwards opened the radio. Soto was disqualified?! Another dirty fight! I asked my office mate to turn on the Bravia (Cool!) and change the channel to Solar Sports. The feed is just about to start?! On the radio they're already preparing for the main event. Whatta!

So me and my colleagues decided to listen to the radio instead, back to basics mehn! Pacquiao was leading the scorecards until round 9 came. Pacquiao floored Diaz! Pacquiao floored Diaz! It's all over! Everybody's jumping and shouting here in the office. The Pacman did it again! Well I can say that the radio is still usefull. A big thanks also the Fightnews.com for their fast and near to real-time updates.

Grab a beer and shout, "Mabuhay si Pacquiao!"

Pacquiao Wins Again!

The legend of Manny Pacquiao continued to grow on Saturday night 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 sharp punching and it was target practice by round five. The gutsy Diaz kept coming, however, until Pacquiao floored him in the ninth to end it. Time was 2:24.

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Lethal Combination: Early Results

• Humberto Soto vs. Francisco Lorenzo

Super featherweight Humberto Soto (43-7-2, 27 KOs) punished Francisco Lorenzo (33-4, 14 KOs) for four rounds, but it was Lorenzo who claimed the interim version of Manny Pacquiao's WBC 130lb belt. In round four, Soto dropped Lorenzo twice, however after the second knockdown Soto clipped Lorenzo after he took a knee. With blood streaming from his face, Lorenzo remained on the deck. Referee Joe Cortez spent several minutes consulting with other officials before disqualifying Soto.

• Monte Barrett vs. Tye Fields

Heavyweight Monte Barrett (34-6, 20 KOs) quickly chopped down 6'9 Tye Fields (40-2, 35 KOs) in just 57 seconds. It only took a few punches to send the big man crashing to the canvas. Referee Kenny Bayless wasted no time in waving it off.

• Steven Luevano vs. Mario Santiago

In a surprisingly exciting fight that surpassed all expectations, WBO featherweight champion Steven Luevano (35-1-1, 15 KOs) and Mario Santiago (19-1-1, 14 KOs) battled to a twelve round draw. Both fighters were down in round two and took turns rocking each other thereafter. Santiago slowly began getting the better of it only to have Luevano surge late. Scores were 117-111 Luevano, 115-113 Santiago and 114-114. Luevano retains his title.

• Jesus Rojas vs. Alex Baba

Super bantamweight Jesus Rojas (12-0, 10 KOs) scored a punishing sixth round TKO over Alex Baba (26-13-1, 19 KOs). Rojas dropped Baba in round one, then battered the super game Baba until the bout was waved off by referee Jay Nady at 1:18.

• Dennis Laurente vs. Steve Quinonez

Lightweight Dennis Laurente (29-3-5, 15 KOs) scored a fouth round TKO over Steve Quinonez (30-13-1, 10 KOs). The comebacking Quinonez was in control until he ran into a caught counter right from Laurente and was dropped. After surviving a second knockdown, Quinonez was unable to come out for round five, citing an injury to his left foot.

• Luis Cruz vs. Miguel Albares

Luis Cruz KO3(1:39) Miguel Albares (featherweight)Khadaphi Proctor W4 Carlos Tangrago (jr welterweight)38-38, 39-37, 39-37

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De La Hoya changes fight date!

Boxing superstar Oscar De La Hoya has changed his September 20 fight date and will instead fight on the 6th of December against an opponent to be named. The venue of the match will either be in Las Vegas or Los Angeles. Oscar's opponent supposed to be is Floyd Mayweather in a reprise of the most lucrative bout in boxing history, but Mayweather scuttled those plans by abruptly retiring.

Final Fight for the Golden Boy

One last fight! One, not two or more, for Oscar De La Hoya before hanging his gloves in the closet of fame and greatness. "This is my final year and I'm doing one fight," the Golden Boy said.

Well, I hope Oscar will win that last fight; but it's not winning that will matter most for that last battle it's his legacy. He is a boxing superstar. He is a great fighter. He is one of the best persona in the boxing industry.

Lethal Combination: Pacquiao vs Diaz

When two explosive world champions at the top of their game mix it up for the world title, it’s a “Lethal Combination!” Newly-crowned World Boxing Council (WBC) super featherweight champion MANNY PACQUIAO and WBC lightweight champion DAVID DIAZ will battle in a 12-round rumble with Diaz’s title at stake.

The Pacman, sometimes refered as the 'Mexicutioner', will step back on the ring to battle another great Mexican boxer after winning the controversial battle against Juan Manuel Marquez last March of this year. Pacquiao will go against David Diaz who also won his last fight on March against Ramon Montano.

Moving up to the lightweight division, Pacman claimed that this will be considered as one of his toughest fights especially that he will be fighting another champion. Considered as one of the best pound-for-pound fighter of today, Manny will be fighting not only for the glory of himself but also for the pride of the Filipino people.

On the other hand, David Diaz will try to end the Pacman's streak of beating some of the great Mexican boxers. Marquez tried but he failed but Diaz assured that he can.

It's a battle between two great boxers; both southpaw. It's a fight for the glory and pride of their country. Who will reign?

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Records (W-L-D):

Manny 'Pacman' Pacquiao: 46(35KOs)-3-2
David Diaz: 34(17KOs)-1-1