Pacquiao at the Araneta Center received the “Award for Sports Excellence" given by the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP).

The University of the Philippines, which is celebrating its founding centenary, also bestowed to Pacquiao the UP Centennial jacket and cap.

Both sports recognitions were handed to Pacquiao just before the start of the highly anticipated La Salle-Ateneo UAAP basketball match.

Gilbert Arenas wrote his experience in his blog

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Manny Pacquiao Meets Gilbert Arenas

Abs-cbn interviews Ed Picson & Ronnie Nathanielsz

Summary: Ed Picson thinks that by Manny's variety of punches and defense is what won the fight, and he was impressed Pacquiao's vast improvement. Ed attribute Manny's success to Pacquiao's training and newfound discipline.

Ronnie Nathanielsz, on the other hand, said that the David Diaz bout was Pacquiao's best performance by far, a display of clinical execution at best. He also said that Manny retained his speed and power even while moving up in weight. Ronnie, a friend of Gabriel Flash Elorde, also states that Manny is the greatest Filipino boxer of all-time.

There are many boxing analysts around, but the 13 years old Alden “The Kid” Chodash may very well be one of the youngest boxing aficionado in town. Alden is a member of The Boxing Writers Association Of America, host of FightFan.com's Alden Chodash Show and a regular contributor to FightFan.com, Cyberboxingzone.com, EastSideBoxing.com, among others.

His weekly Alden "The Kid" Chodash Boxing Show at Youtube is filled with boxing analysis that is remarkable for his age.

He labelled Manny's performance against David Diaz as "spectacular." He believes that Manny is the best of the lightweight division, and is the boxing's #1 pound for pound. A fight with David Diaz is according to him would be easy fight for Manny.

Alden's boxing predictions and previous fight review can be seen at his website. The video below shows his review of the the 2nd fight of Pacquiao and Marquez.

Alden "The Kid" Chodash Boxing Analysis of Pacquiao vs David Diaz

It was a show of sportsmanship and dignified athleticism of the highest order.

"I thought they could have stopped the fight sooner," Pacquiao said. "I asked the referee, and he told me, 'Go ahead and continue.' "

"I always think I have a chance," David Diaz said. "I always think I can pull it out. Sometimes I think I can do it to the point where I can almost see the shoreline. And then I went under."

The guts and bravery of David Diaz to admit he's beaten. It's a highest ideal in athletic competition when a foe truly understand - Diaz have given everything he has and simply lost to someone greater than him.


Video from Ofifical Fighhype Youtube channel


Video from Official In this Corner Youtube channel

The whole country was excited during the Pacquiao vs David Diaz fight, as houses, restaurants, malls, sport complex, and anywhere else that is capable of broadcasting the Manny Pacquiao vs David Diaz Result was filled with viewers.

Pay per view subscription in local cable increased, as pay-per-view clients anticipated the much awaited fight. The demand was so high that people are willing to pay premium price just to see the fight. Global Destiny charged P800 and Skycable P1,500, was buzzing with customers. Living rooms, movie houses, public markets, and plazas across the country, was attuned to the radio and video broadcast of Pacquiao Diaz fight.

Just like in previous fights, virtually no crimes was reported during the fight, many streets were deserted, and even rebel groups watched the fight. There are more movie houses showing the fight than ever before.

The Lagao gymnasium with about 9,000-seating capacity was filled to the rafters. People from as far as South Cotabato and Sarangani came over just to watch the fight live.

In Cotabato City, Moro rebels took time out and found themselves in areas where the fight was shown. So did soldiers assigned in former battlefields in Central Mindanao. In Datu Odin Sinsuat, more than a dozen trucks hauled villagers to Cotabato City restaurants to watch the bout. In the two Lanao provinces, soldiers from the 103rd and 104th Brigades took a break to witness the fight on a wide-screen.

Even towns which are devastated by the recent typhoon, like the Iloilo town of Jaro and Molo set up widescreen.

Some office workers even find a way to watch the fight via the Internet, mobile phones, or AM radio.

At Manila’s Sports Complex, wide screen projectors had been set up, and was overflowing with viewers. When the winner was announced, it was pure pandemonium, the arena exploded with joyous victory.

For a summary list of venues that showed the fight see Pacquiao vs David Diaz Live Pay Per View Tickets Schedules page as well as the Watch Pacquiao vs David Diaz Live for Free in Philippines page.

Manila Restaurant Audience


Legazpi Village Makati


Family in Laguna, Philippines


Filipinos in Iloilo City, Philippines


Filipino Family Reaction during the Knockout


Balitang America: Filipino in Chicago Cheering


Filipino Family in San Leandro, California


Filipino Family in Fast Forward Action


Filipino Family Reaction in the US



Filipino Reaction in America


Australian-based Filipino Family Reaction


A Grandmother's Reaction during KO

Manny Pacquiao proved that he belongs to at 135 lbs.  He kept on barraging David Diaz with right hooks. Pacquiao was too fast, too much for David Diaz who was bloodied at the middle of the rounds.  At the end of 9th round Diaz was knocked out. The referee didn't even have to count to know who won the fight.

Watch Pacquiao vs David Diaz Live for Free here. One day to go before the big fight on Sunday, June 29 here in the Philippines (Saturday, June 28 if you're in Las Vegas). If you are strapped for cash, and wants to Watch Pacquiao vs David Diaz Live for Free here are some venues that is sponsored by different municipalities and companies which they promoted.

Venue: Tondo Sports Complex
Area: District 1, Manila
Event Date: June 29, 2008 Sunday
Time: 8:00 am
Price: Free

Venue: Patricia Sports Complex
Area: District 2, Manila
Event Date: June 29, 2008 Sunday
Time: 8:00 am
Price: Free

Venue: Rasac covered court
Area: District 3, Manila
Event Date: June 29, 2008 Sunday
Time: 8:00 am
Price: Free

Venue: Dapitan Sports Complex
Area: District 4, Manila
Event Date: June 29, 2008 Sunday
Time: 8:00 am
Price: Free

Venue: San Andres Sports Complex
Area: District 5, Manila
Event Date: June 29, 2008 Sunday
Time: 8:00 am
Price: Free

Venue: Teresa covered court
Area: District 6, Manila
Event Date: June 29, 2008 Sunday
Time: 8:00 am
Price: Free

Venue: Barangay Hall & Sports Complex
Area: Guadalupe Nuevo, Makati
Event Date: June 29, 2008 Sunday
Time: 8:00 am
Price: Free

Venue: The Arena
Area: San Juan City
Event Date: June 29, 2008 Sunday
Time: 8:00 am
Price: Free

Venue: Muntinlupa Sports Complex
Area: Muntinlupa City
Event Date: June 29, 2008 Sunday
Time: 8:00 am
Price: Free

Venue: Ynares Center, Antipolo City, Rizal
Event Date: June 29, 2008 Sunday
Time: 8:00 am
Price: Free

Venue: Lucena City, Quezon
Area: Contact Local Government
Event Date: June 29, 2008 Sunday
Time: 8:00 am
Price: Free

Venue: Urban Satellite Vision (USATV)
Area: Dagupan City
Via: Solar Access
Event Date: June 29, 2008 Sunday
Time: 8:00 am
Price: Free for USATV subscribers

Venue: CSI the City Mall
Area: Lucao, Dagupan City
Event Date: June 29, 2008 Sunday
Time: 8:00 am
Price: Free

Venue: Capitol City Hall, Cagayan de Oro
Event Date: June 29, 2008 Sunday
Time: 8:00 am
Price: Free
Venue: University of Negros Occidental-Recoletos
Colegio San Agustin-Bacolod
Riverside College
Area: Bacolod City
Barangay: Alijis, Banago, Granada, Handumanan and Sum-ag
Event Date: June 29, 2008 Sunday
Time: 8:00 am
Price: Free for students and school personnel
Bacolod City

Venue: Olympia Village gym
Banago Elementary School II
Sum-ag, Granada and Handumanan
Murciahanons Foodcourt
Area: Bacolod City
Event Date: June 29, 2008 Sunday
Time: 8:00 am
Price: Free

Venue: Molo Gymnasium
Area: Iloilo City
Event Date: June 29, 2008 Sunday
Time: 8:00 am
Price: Free if you buy at least two San Miguel Corp. products

Venue: Market Basket
Area: Damosa Gateway, Bajada, Davao City
Event Date: June 29, 2008 Sunday
Time: 7:00 am
Price: Free

Venue: RDR Gym Grounds
Area: Davao del Norte
Event Date: June 29, 2008 Sunday
Time: 7:00 am
Price: Free

Venue: City Hall, Davao City
Event Date: June 29, 2008 Sunday
Time: 7:00 am
Price: Free

Venue: Almendras Gym / Quezon Park / Rizal Park
Area: Davao City
Event Date: June 29, 2008 Sunday
Time: 7:00 am
Price: Free

Venue: Lagao Gym
Area: General Santos City
Event Date: June 29, 2008 Sunday
Time: 7:00 am
Price: Free
For more info: Bariles Republic


Will Update this as soon as the information came in, in the meantime if you have the cash, see Pacquiao vs David Diaz Live Pay Per View Tickets and Schedules. Lastly, if you prefer it, Manny Pacquiao vs David Diaz Result on Smart 3G Mobile Phone.

For those residing in Philippines, nothing beats a non-delayed free viewing. Visit Watch Pacquiao vs David Diaz Live for Free in Philippines page for more info. Wide screen are being set-up by local government to accommodate those who can't afford to go to bars and cinemas.

If you prefer to watch it on paid venues, I suggest you go to Pacquiao vs David Diaz Live Pay Per View Tickets Schedules page which includes info on prices and venues from Luzon to Mindanao.


There is a third way to watch the fight, PLDT SMART will make the fight available via Smart 3G.

Here's the info on how to watch the fight on your cell phone or mobile phone:


Broadcast: Live Video Streaming PLDT SMART 3G
Event Date: June 29,2008 Sunday
Time: 8:00 am
Price: 20 pesos for Viewing Fee, Standard Streaming Fee of P15.00 for 30 minutes applies.
For more info: text message PACMAN to 286 or visit Smart

I was expecting Boxing Confidential's Man on the Street John Chad to do an interview at Las Vegas for the Pacquiao vs David Diaz fight. Apparently there is no interview in Vegas for this fight, just like there is no HBO Countdown.

Instead we have Boxing Confidential's Michael Marley do an interview of Filipinos at a couple of Filipino Restaurant at New York. The interview is unfruitful in the beginning of the video segment, but became interesting in the end. The last person interviewed, sent his well-wishes to Manny.

Michael Marley Funny Quotes:

Turo-turo = point-point.
Pinakbet = Pink a Bet
Mabuhay = Mabu Ha

New York Restaurant Filipino Interviews Video

Now that Manny weigh-in is below the official weight limit of 135 pounds, here's a follow-up video for those who wanted to find out what he did before the official weigh-in.

Manny has a very thorough final workout at the IBA Gym, wherein he wear a sweat suit, with the focused purpose of perspiring more so that he can shed weight faster.

Manny skip breakfast and lunch before official weigh-in. But unlike before in the lower weight division, wherein he fast for a week, Manny is now more relax in his eating habits.

"It's too hot, my skin hurts," said Pacquiao. Because of the scorching hot temperature reaching as high as 42 degrees Celsius. Manny quickly left the gym after the workout.

Roach was right all along. While many doubted Pacquiao's ability to lose 4 lbs. in a week, or for that matter 3 lbs. in two days, the Pacman did just that.

Manny Pacquiao's Official Weigh-In: 134 1/2 lbs.
David Diaz Official Weigh-In: 135 lbs.


During his last day of workout, Manny donned a sweat suit because he wanted to perspire faster and more profusely, thus giving him the liberty to have dinner. "So that I can still eat," said Pacquiao. He skip breakfast and lunch prior to Friday's weigh-in. He used to skip meals for a week when he was competing at a lower weight division.

Pacquiao's Weigh-In Fan Video

Manny Pacquiao Lost 3 lbs. in a day. Those who are keeping tabs on his weight will recall that he weighed-in at 139 lbs. six days before the fight.

Yesterday he weighed-in at just 138 lbs. But due to rigorous training and a physical gift that makes boxers lose weight faster than normal, Manny has shed 3 lbs. easily, a day before the official weight-in tommorow.

Freddie Roach has said it again, and again that Manny's weight will not be a problem, and he's proven to be right. Manny's weight, because he moves up to 135 lbs. category, is now easier to manage than ever before.

"He is like my father. He is like my brother," Manny said when asked about Freddie Roach.

The video below also includes Pacquiao sparring with Roach. "We are the Champions, my friend," Pacquiao sang Queen's song, while punching Freddie's mitts.

Pacquiao during the final press conference before the Pacquiao vs Diaz Fight once again dedicated the fight to those who was devastated by the recent Philippines typhoon (see also: Diane Castillejo Interview).
Meanwhile, David Diaz was emotional. Diaz choked and didn't finish his speech when he saw his father, Anselmo, at Wednesday’s press conference at the Media Center of the Mandalay Bay Resort. Anselmo, a Mexican immigrant from Chicago who doesn’t speak English up to now, raised 9 children that includes David.

In an earlier interview with the media, Manny Pacquiao said that he is dedicating his fight to the typhoon victims.

"I already sent one of my men to extend financial help," he said. Pacquaio, who expressed sadness from the incident, promised to give more help once he gets home.

Some politicians, like Iloilo Vice Gov. Rolex Suplico (his province was the most devasted in the calamity), are urging Manny to use his fame to gather international donations.

Tuesday, the morning after Pacquiao's arrival.

In anticipation for the weight-in for Pacquiao vs Diaz fight, Manny jog and continued his workout at the University of Las Vegas track oval earlier than scheduled because of the scorching hot temperature of Las Vegas (38 degrees Celsius). His workout included abs exercises and stretching.

"I dedicate this fight to typhoon victims," said Pacquiao. The Philippines was recently devastated by super typhoon Frank, damaging hundred of millions worth of properties, injuring thousands and killing hundreds in its wake.

The Pacman has been offered before to take a chartered plane, but the champ, as part of his superstitious good luck tradition, always pick the four-hour road travel towards Las Vegas.

After a Santa Monica press luncheon where Manny did not have anything to eat and a four-hour, 400 miles road trip, the Pacman and his 15-vehicle convoy arrived Monday night at Mandalay Bay Hotel, Las Vegas. Diaz arrived later in the night by plane from Los Angeles.

Both fighters were welcomed by fans and media alike. Pacquiao and Diaz greet their fans, pose for pictures, and sign autographs. Afterwards, both fighters talk to the press and pose for photos for the upcoming Pacquiao vs Diaz fight.

In scorching hot Las Vegas (39 degrees Celsius), Manny gave his condolence to those who has been a victim of the typhoon Frank, which devastated parts of the Philippines a few days ago.

Pacquiao afterwards entered his two-room suite at the Mandalay Bay.

“I will try to win by KO,” Pacquiao said Sunday during an interview with sportswriters from Manila at his Palazzo apartment. He was cautious though, peppering his words with anything-can-happen stance. Despite his caution, the Pacman promised action-filled fight for the fans for the Pacquiao vs Diaz fight.

Manny's hair is now fresh from the barber, his moustache visibly trimmed. Weighting at 139 lbs., he spent his morning jogging around La Brea park.

Monday Los Angeles Final Press Conference

Monday. Manny trains at Wild Card Gym with four rounds of sparring. During lunch time, he proceeded to Santa Monica pier for a joint press conference with Diaz. From there, he took a four-hour drive to Las Vegas.

Pacquiao Update on his Weight: Manny Pacquiao weight in today and his body is at 139 lbs, which means that he's right on schedule, as losing four pounds in a week for the Pacquiao vs Diaz fight in scorching hot L.A. would be easy. Wild Card Gym is hot yesterday, as Los Angeles temperature rose to a record high of 106 degrees. "I even had my clothes on," Pacquiao said.

Pacquiao sparred six more rounds against Julio Gamboa and Steve Quinones Saturday. All in all Pacquiao has now 136 sparring rounds. By Monday morning the Pacman will have press conference at 2 p.m. at Sta. Monica, Los Angeles.

Pacquiao Update: 135 lbs. One Day Before the Fight

It is earlier reported that Manny will have a morning jog on Sunday, to make up for his morning rest last Friday, but Roach decided to give Pacquiao a full rest day on Sunday.