Manny Pacquiao vs David Diaz for WBC Lightweight Title
It’s this Saturday as Manny Pacquiao will try to win the WBC Lightweight Championship from David Diaz.
The question is, can Manny Pacquiao beat David Diaz and become the first Asian to win four titles in different weight classes? Diaz has what it takes to shock the world and if the Pacman is not careful, he just might get shocked by the defending champ himself.
Pacquiao will return inside the ring against another Mexican fighter, David Diaz, to fight for Diaz’ WBC Lightweight Championship belt at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada.
This will be a 12-round bout promoted by Top rank in association with MP Promotions. Manny Pacquiao, the reigning WBC Super Featherweight Champion, (who for some reason climbed up weight class to avoid Juan Manuel Marquez…) calls this bout his toughest battle yet.
‘’This will be my hardest-fought battle,’’ Manny Pacquiao said.
‘’It’s been over three years since I have changed weight divisions and I will be doing it against the lightweight division’s world champion. I saw how he took the fight to Erik Morales in his last title defense and I’m expecting to see the same firepower out of him when we meet. But this is my drive for five. Five world titles in five different weight classes and I will not be denied. I am fighting for history, for destiny and for my people of the Philippines.’’
‘’Manny Pacquiao has beaten many great fighters, especially Mexicans like Morales, Barrera, Marquez, Larios and Solis. That’s why they call him ‘The Mexicutioner.’ I will shock the world and beat Pacquiao at his own game, power for power,’’ David Diaz said.
‘’He’s a great champion but he’s fighting in my division, lightweight. I have worked too hard for this world title and I will not give it up to him.’’
Will David Diaz knock Manny Pacquiao out? Bodog sportsbook has the odds.
Manny Pacquiao 1.25
David Diaz 4.00
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