By Erwin Oliva
INQUIRER.net
THE TWO tough sluggers have already started their bout a few days before the actual fight scheduled on June 28 in Las Vegas (June 29 in Manila).
Filipino boxer Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao, known for flooring rivals with his speed and strong punches, will fight US-born fighter David Diaz who is also known to be a hard hitter. The two will clash at the Mandalay Bay and Casino Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Winning several belts under different weight classes, Pacquiao will take on the bigger and heftier World Boxing Council lightweight champion Diaz in a 12-round fight.
Veteran Vic Drakulich has been named as referee for this fight. The judges will be CJ Ross, Gary Meritt and Paul Smith, according to the Nevada State Athletic Commission.
For updates about the fight, you can check out The Pacquiao Files or follow a blow-by-blow account on our Twitter page for The Pacquiao Files.
The Pacquiao Files special site also features breaking news, video clips and a running account about Manny’s current and previous bouts.
One Feedback on "Pacquiao-Diaz fight generates buzz online"
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I give pacman-diaz a rating of 60-40 % chance to win.We have yet to find out how well he performs when he’ll be testing the waters at the lightweight level.But with the skill he possess, I’m giving him a good advantage over the durable David. Late KO or UD will likely be the verdict:)
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