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[BIGPOPPAPUMP]

While many eyes were fixated upon the action between Mike Alvarado and Brandon Rios this past Saturday night in Las Vegas, it’s safe to say that very few people could have had as vested of an interest in the fight as did trainer and former contender Joel Diaz.

Watching Alvarado overcome a rocky start on his way towards a decision victory in the anticipated rematch, Diaz surely knows that either man could very well find themselves in the ring with his star fighter, Timothy Bradley, in the near future.

The buzz on Bradley, the sport's reigning WBO welterweight champion, is at a peak, as he is still soaking up the aftermath that came from his grueling points victory over Ruslan Provodnikov just two weekends back on HBO.
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[KTFO]

Tim's merit is a little questionable to just say he's too fast for an Alvarado or Rios. Seeing what Prov was able to achieve makes it a possibility for those guys to have the same success. That being said, I'd favor Tim in both of those matches, especially if he reverts back to boxing over brawling. JMM on the other would be the favorite and I think could easily neutralize Bradley's style.

[Bigg Rigg]

Diaz talking like Tim proved something by getting beat up and taking a knee in the 12th. That's how he wanted to finish the fight??? Sure he did.

[The Ninth Layer]

Diaz talking like Tim proved something by getting beat up and taking a knee in the 12th. That's how he wanted to finish the fight??? Sure he did.

He did prove something: he proved that he is a fighter with a lot of heart and determination, instead of a runner or a coward like some idiots still somehow think he is.

[Bigg Rigg]

He did prove something: he proved that he is a fighter with a lot of heart and determination, instead of a runner or a coward like some idiots still somehow think he is.

Overall when u take the entire fight into consideration but I'm talking about the 12th round.

[Bushbaby]

Some good honest assessments. Love interviews like that!!

[Supreme Being]

Manny Pacquiao officially announces retirement!
Published Apr 01 2013 by: Jake Emen



Pacquiao Shocks Boxing Community By Retiring After Brutal Marquez KO Loss:
"I have Jinkee and the Filipino people to think about now," said Manny Pacquiao in an official statement released on Monday morning from General Santos City in the Philippines. And just like that, after titles in eight divisions, spectacular wins and accomplishments, and status as perhaps the best fighter of his generation, Manny Pacquiao has retired.




Credit: Will Hart - HBO

Pacquiao's retirement seems sudden because over the past few months, it had appeared that he decided to continue campaigning. Originally he was planning to fight in April, but that was going to be pushed back until September, to allow himself more time to recover following his knockout defeat against rival Juan Manuel Marquez this past December.

However, apparently the pressure to step away from the squared circle before it was too late became even stronger than we had previously heard.

We already knew his mother and his wife, Jinkee, were clamoring for him to retire. We heard the backroom doctor speculations and concerns about Parkinson's being a risk factor. We knew long-time trainer, friend and mentor Freddie Roach was going to give it to Pacquiao straight, and not support another comeback if he didn't feel it was his best interest.


And apparently, all of that led to Pacquiao hanging up the gloves now instead of seeking to avenge his last setback. From his perspective, what else would there be for him to accomplish? He's done it all, his legacy is set and he's certainly financially secure.

Retiring perhaps a touch too early is always a difficult decision to make, but it's one that we all usually wish had happened in hindsight. So it's really a positive thing to see a top fighter such as this decide to step away from the sport before the sport takes an even greater toll than it has.

Nobody wants to see Pacquiao on the Roy Jones senior circuit, getting knocked out repeatedly against guys who weren't anywhere near his level while he was at his best.

So with that, we say congratulations to Manny Pacquiao on his retirement.

You've earned it, and you've become one of the most-beloved and accomplished boxers in modern history. Take some time off, and then reach the political heights you've been clamoring for. We expect to see you as President of the Philippines within the decade.

April Fool's!