Arum Says Pacquiao and Diaz are in Sensational Shape

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Top Rank promoter Bob Arum who enjoys the luxury of handling both WBC super featherweight champion Manny Pacquiao and WBC lightweight champion David Diaz says “they are both in sensational shape.“ [details]

[MANGLER]

Good to hear. Sounds more and more like this will be a good fight not just a Pacman walkover.

[Left Hook Tua]

Good to hear. Sounds more and more like this will be a good fight not just a Pacman walkover.

never thought it was.

pacman is a great featherweight and i know david is just a solid lightweight but a LIGHTWEIGHT nonetheless.

but according to some this is manny's way of ducking marquez.

david will probably lose but it's not gonna be because of lack of trying. a good chin and determination is one of the best attributes a fighter can have.

[shadeyfizzle]

never thought it was.

pacman is a great featherweight and i know david is just a solid lightweight but a LIGHTWEIGHT nonetheless.

but according to some this is manny's way of ducking marquez.

david will probably lose but it's not gonna be because of lack of trying. a good chin and determination is one of the best attributes a fighter can have.

How could it be manny's way of ducking marquez when diaz would **** all over marquez??

[Eaner0919]

never thought it was.

pacman is a great featherweight and i know david is just a solid lightweight but a LIGHTWEIGHT nonetheless.

but according to some this is manny's way of ducking marquez.

david will probably lose but it's not gonna be because of lack of trying. a good chin and determination is one of the best attributes a fighter can have.

add to the fact that Diaz was a one time junior welterweight and this could pose a big (pun intended) challenge to Pac physically

[Left Hook Tua]

How could it be manny's way of ducking marquez when diaz would **** all over marquez??

just saying what people say.

you know manny has his "manny would knockout mayweather" crazies but he has an equal amount of "manny only fights washed up guys" haters.

[Left Hook Tua]

add to the fact that Diaz was a one time junior welterweight and this could pose a big (pun intended) challenge to Pac physically

manny is faster and more talented and should win this fight BUT...... if he doesn't pack a punch at 135. he's gonna have a long night......

david is tough for a lightweight. if manny can only bring featherweight power......you know david will eat 2-3 to bring 1. david doesn't have ko power but if you can't back up a tough , come at you bigger man...... well lets just say chin and ko power doesn't matter when you're tired and got worn down by a naturally bigger guy.

[shadeyfizzle]

just saying what people say.

you know manny has his "manny would knockout mayweather" crazies but he has an equal amount of "manny only fights washed up guys" haters.

You mean those guys that say Barrera/Morales is in the best shape of his life right be4 the fights that caused them to be washed up?? Ya i know those guys are saying Pac should fight Marquez cuz Diaz aint ****, But if it were Marquez vs Diaz those same guys would be very worried cuz Marquez is not very active so Diaz would walk right in close and **** all over him

[Left Hook Tua]

You mean those guys that say Barrera/Morales is in the best shape of his life right be4 the fights that caused them to be washed up?? Ya i know those guys are saying Pac should fight Marquez cuz Diaz aint ****, But if it were Marquez vs Diaz those same guys would be very worried cuz Marquez is not very active so Diaz would walk right in close and **** all over him

it'll be a tough fight for juan. he'll look good counterpunching but i don't think he can back david off. too big for him.

i think david will wear him down. i just don't see juan being able to hang with most 135 lbers. i say the only fight he should take at 135 is against manny and go back to 130 after that. i don't even think he has a problem going back to 126 to be honest with you. he takes good care of himself unlike manny.

[merjohn32]

manny is faster and more talented and should win this fight BUT...... if he doesn't pack a punch at 135. he's gonna have a long night......

david is tough for a lightweight. if manny can only bring featherweight power......you know david will eat 2-3 to bring 1. david doesn't have ko power but if you can't back up a tough , come at you bigger man...... well lets just say chin and ko power doesn't matter when you're tired and got worn down by a naturally bigger guy.

I agree. Manny would not be effective against Diaz if he can't hurt him. Pacquiao is fast and quick but his power is also a key factor in his offense. Diaz is also a lefty which could be a problem for Manny. Or vise versa.