Last Sunday, we witnessed live via pay per view the Dream Match between Dela Hoya and Pacquiao with our butts and back lie comfortably in a theater seating. And we saw how the dream match became a nightmare for the Golden Boy as the Pacman skillfully reduced the height and reach advantage of the legendary fighter to pieces.
Unfortunately, some suggested that the fight was rigged. I was checking my email when I came accross a thread lambasting Dela Hoya for not giving a decent fight, but fell short of accusing the Pacquiao camp of involvement. I lost a lunch because I routed for Dela Hoya, though I wanted Manny to win.
But should we rob Manny the recognition he deserved for winning lopsidedly because the other fighter fell short of the expectation?
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Update 2: Banal lost via knock-out
Update 1: 20 year old Filipino Milan Melindo won the WBA Intercontinental Light Flyweight Crown via unanimous decision. A great match
It’s not a lazy Saturday in the Philippines, apparently boxing championship bouts is on-going at Cebu and this is being shown live via Studio 23. Filipino boxers are up against Panamanians for a championship belt. As I write this post, Filipino boxer named Milan Melindo is up against Panamanian boxer named Carlos Melo for the WBA Intercontinental Light Flyweight Crown. And the Filipino is in ahead. Since I ‘ve been glued to the TV for almost 2 hours, a home theater seating would have help, but heck it’s huge. The main event would be Filipino AJ “Bazooka” Banal against Rafael “El Torito” Concepcion also of Panama for the WBA Super Flyweight crown.
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Time to celebrate!
Our very own Manny Pacquiao masterfully conquered the lightweight champ, David Diaz. He is the 1st Filipino and Asian to win 4 titles in 4 different divisions.
Not only science and art are displayed on this fight, but also character. Manny could have lost patience because the champ is a tough nut to crack. But Manny displayed great patience and went for the right timing before unleashing his bombs. Diaz refused to go down even after receiving barrage and furius blows. But his body could not endure anymore the beatings, finally, he went down on the 9th round courtesy of Manny’s surprised left.
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Video Clip of the 9th round knock out HERE
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Update 11:55 AM:
David Diaz, the lightweight champ was knocked down by Manny Pacquiao on 9th round. This was a great day for Filipinos and Asians as a whole. He is the first Asian to win 4 titles in 4 different weight divisions.
The PacMan is precise on his moves, unlike his last bout with Juan Manuel Marquez. He is dominant from the first round. He made a punching bag out of the champion who was badly beaten with cuts and bruises all over his face.
David Diaz, however, is a tough nut to crack. He absorbed all the power punches of Manny and traded blows as well. Not until the 9th round that his bulky body can’t withdstand the beatings anymore. It was lights out as he goes down with closed eyes. He was lying flat on the floor for a long time. I even thought he would not wake up.
Manny ‘The PacMan” Pacquiao made all of us Filipinos proud. Indeed, he is the best pound for pound fighter. He is right on track for his “drive for five” goal. His next aim is to conquer the 140 lb. division.
Mabuhay and Pilipinas.
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