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This is not a sports blog, but it does not mean that I will not write about sports. I will, especially if its concerns the most famous Filipino athlete today: Manny Pacquiao, current WBC Lightweight Champion. He is scheduled to fight Oscar De La Hoya, the famous Golden Boy, and champion of six different weight classes, on December 6, 2008 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. They will fight at the welterweight limit of 147 lbs.

I’m sure the sports scribes and even the lowliest of fans already had some sort of predictions and analysis forming in their minds. So, who do you think will win this fight? What is your fight results prediction?

Oscar Beats Manny

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Update: Manny Pacquiao Wins Over David Diaz on a 9th Round Knock-out

Manny unleashed powerful hooks and power punches from the beginning till he knocked down the solid David Diaz in the 9th round. It was absolutely a massacre as Pacman appears unscathed while his bloodied foe could no longer hold his ground. It is once again a celebration for Manny Pacquiao, his fans and the whole of the Philippines. Mabuhay ka Manny!

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The Pacquiao vs Diaz fight results will be known on Sunday, June 29, 2008 (RP Time). Those from the US will know the results on Saturday, June 28, 2008. Of course it does not mean that viewers from a certain region get the news first, given the same live coverage offered by pay per view operators.

Zero crime rate is anticipated on the hours Pacquiao fights Diaz. As usual, traffic will be light. Everyone here in the Philippines is expecting better results from Manny Pacquiao as compared to his previous fight. On the cornerside of Diaz, they too are expecting results similar to the miracle that brought the downfall of Erik Morales. David Diaz has to bring out his best.

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