Photo Credit : Chris Farina – Top Rank
6/25/08, Las Vegas,Nevada — Three-time world champion Manny Pacquiao of the Philippines and Chicago born WBC World Lightweight Champion David Diaz pose during a press conference at the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas today for their upcoming WBC World Lightweight championship fight. Diaz vs Pacquiao – “Lethal Combination” will be live on HBO Pay-Per-View Saturday,June 28 at the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas.
Jim Strickland – Manager/Co-trainer Diaz:
“We were brought around the country from coast to coast promoting this fight. There’s been enough talk. On Saturday night, all the talk will take place in the ring..”
photo by Chris Farina
Freddie Roach – Trainer Pacquiao
“We had a great training camp. David’s a world champion and an Olympian, that doesn’t happen by accident. We’re ready for him and it will be a great fight on Saturday night.”
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David Diaz – WBC Lightweight Champion
“I want to give this fight to Mexico. Manny has been beating up on my country men and now I want to win this for them.”
“I want to win this for my dad. My dad is my life and is Mexico and I love him.
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Manny Pacquiao – Three division world champion
“This is going to be a great fight. I’ve trained hard and want to put on a great show for the fans.”
“I want to dedicate this fight to all my people who are victims in the Philippines. I will do my best for all of the Philippines.”
photo by Naoki Fukuda
WBC super featherweight champion MANNY PACQUIAO, boxing’s No. 1 pound for pound fighter, and WBC lightweight champion DAVID DIAZ, the pride of Chicago, will battle for the WBC lightweight championship. Pacquiao is attempting to become the first Asian to win four sanctioned world titles in as many different divisions while Diaz looks to win this for all his country men in Mexico. Promoted by Top Rank, in association with MP Promotions, Pacquiao vs. Diaz will take place Saturday, June 28, at Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, Las Vegas , Nevada. The 12-round lightweight championship bout will be produced and distributed live by HBO Pay-Per-View, beginning at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT.
photo by Naoki Fukuda