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By Mark DeSisto - LAS VEGAS – Manny Pacquiao erased any doubt about who the top pound for pound boxer in the world is today with a crushing knockout at 2:24 of the ninth round over WBC lightweight champion David Diaz. Pacquiao put on a tremendous display of speed, skill, and accurate punching before delivering a picture perfect left cross that left Diaz face first on the canvas.
Early in the bout, Pacquiao proved once again what’s true in any sport: “speed kills.” The “Pac Man” would step in and rip off three- and four-punch combinations at a time, before quickly stepping out to reset with a befuddled Diaz looking on. The southpaw was dominant with his right hand, throwing fast and accurate jabs, uppercuts, and right hooks that couldn’t seem to miss Diaz the whole fight, while seemingly walking Diaz into hard left crosses.
Pacquiao’s renowned trainer Freddie Roach has worked hard over the years with the Filipino sensation in rounding out his game, particularly working on Pacquiao’s right hand upon criticism that his fighter was a one-handed fighter. [details]
Early in the bout, Pacquiao proved once again what’s true in any sport: “speed kills.” The “Pac Man” would step in and rip off three- and four-punch combinations at a time, before quickly stepping out to reset with a befuddled Diaz looking on. The southpaw was dominant with his right hand, throwing fast and accurate jabs, uppercuts, and right hooks that couldn’t seem to miss Diaz the whole fight, while seemingly walking Diaz into hard left crosses.
Pacquiao’s renowned trainer Freddie Roach has worked hard over the years with the Filipino sensation in rounding out his game, particularly working on Pacquiao’s right hand upon criticism that his fighter was a one-handed fighter. [details]
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