Finally watched Pacquiao vs. Diaz.

[Sin City]

Saw the replay tonight on HBO as well. All I gotta say is that Diaz took an absolute ass beating. He didn't have a chance with Pac's speed. I thought Pac might look smaller at 135, but he really didn't and looked pretty healthy at that weight. Diaz being so slow probably made Manny look super fast, but none the less he was still looking quick as hell. All the guys at 135 are gonna be in for a tough fight against Pac that's for sure.

Diaz was too slow.. he looked frustrated, lost, and like he had given up hope.

[Sin City]

Your right about Pac stepping up his game more. That right hand landed a bunch of times and barely used to throw that punch. Plus he used to throw that one-two straight left combo all the time, but didn't use it nearly as much against Diaz.

As for Valero beating Pac, I just don't buy it. He's wild and not as close to being as fast as Pac and not crafty enough to do good against Pac. Yes he has that power, but that's about it. I feel Pac is going to put a beating on him about the same way as he did on David Diaz. Diaz had a good chin too, but he just took too much punishment. It's going to be the same way for Valero.

Absolutely agree! Yeah, I was impressed with Manny throwing combos with both hands... Right hooks, left hooks, upper cuts, the works!! And people say Freddy Roach isn't a good trainer

[Gareth Ivanovic]

Diaz was too slow.. he looked frustrated, lost, and like he had given up hope.

Yeah he was slow from the beginning. It looked like Diaz was in super slow motion while Pac was in fast motion. Then with the beating he took he just got slower as the rounds progressed.

[Boofdatruth]

We will have to bet on the Pacquiao vs. Valero fight then.. and besides the Soto fight where Guzman ran 5 rounds.. when have you known him to be a runner? Have you watched his previous fights?? The guy was coming off a year lay off and beat Sotto easily.. Give him some credit.

Exactly, good post.

[Gareth Ivanovic]

Absolutely agree! Yeah, I was impressed with Manny throwing combos with both hands... Right hooks, left hooks, upper cuts, the works!! And people say Freddy Roach isn't a good trainer

No doubt. I used to think that Pac was just all about applying pressure, using his quick hands and feet and just throwing that 1-2, but now it's everything. Which makes it scary for all his future opponents.

[Sin City]

You missed the best fight of the night easily! If you can find it or if someone downloads it, get it! Brilliant fight!

Why is it that whenever the name Guzman comes up, people talk about him being a 'runner'? The guy is a madman! It really makes you wonder if they have seen anything of his apart from maybe a couple of rounds of Guzman vs Soto? In every fight bar one or two, he stands right in front of his opponent and ****s with them. He is just very difficult to hit but he very, very rarely, if ever 'runs'.

So, before talking crap about a fighter that you've obviously all never even seen, try actually getting some of his fights and then, and only then, should you pretend you actually know anything about the way he fights. I'll tell you this; if any of you had watched any Guzman fights you would know that he most certainly does not 'run'.

How do I know that you have never even seen any of his fights? Before moving up in weight to where he currently is, he was known and fought like a knockout artist. He would stand in and fire away like a madman! He took big hits right on the chin without flinching and just came back forward to fire away. He has taken a more counter punching role as he has moved up but is not even close to what you would call a 'runner' and still stands in the pocket. God, it annoys me when people talk about a fighter they've never seen fight.

*Applauds!!*

[Boofdatruth]

you want baby bull to Die?

that fool got 21 inch arms and manny showed he can throw 30 upper cuts thru the gloves.

Guzman is too slick for pacman I dont wanna see that fight I hate runners its boring fight.

I like to see action but I do not think Diaz can get past katsidis his only chance is to cut him up early and get a stoppage on cuts.

you are wrong on the Valero, because Valero has devastating power pacman has never ever felt a guy like him who is equally as muscular and yoked with low body fat.

Valero also has an Iron chin.

Juan Diaz has no chance to beat Pac. I used to think so until Campbell showed us that it you box and punch, Diaz can be exposed as a very limited boxer.

[Boofdatruth]

Diaz was too slow.. he looked frustrated, lost, and like he had given up hope.

He also didn't have the style to beat PAc. You have to find a way in, and **** hard. Pac has not seen that fighter yet. Valero is that fight that could either ko manny or make manny great.

[-Antonio-]

The Santiago-Luevano fight was amazing. I love watching a challenger take the fight to a champion like that. Luevano is one of the toughest SOBs in boxing.

And my DVR didnt tape it. I'm still pissed over that.

[Sin City]

He also didn't have the style to beat PAc. You have to find a way in, and **** hard. Pac has not seen that fighter yet. Valero is that fight that could either ko manny or make manny great.

I dunno I mean.. I still am not sold on Valero mainly because of the lack of opposition.
He may come out of left field and surprise us all but I just don't see it. He has power yes, but he doesn't have much skill. Regardless of the outcome I think it will be a great fight.