Following on from the news that Manny Pacquiao is the new WBC lightweight champion after beating David Diaz by KO in the 9th round, this is the full round by round review of the pacquiao vs diaz fight.
Round 1: Manny Pacquiao got fairly aggressive to begin the fight, bobbing in and out and firing punches. Both Manny Pacquiao and Diaz were landing shots, but none too special in this round. A comfortably win for Manny Pacquiao and a good start to the Manny Pacquiao vs Daiz fight.
10-9 Manny Pacquiao
Round two: Manny Pacquiao began using upercuts with blistering hand speed but Diaz was digging deep into Pacquiao’s body. Diaz did do well by blocking much of Manny Pacquiao blows, but this was another round for Manny Pacquiao.
10-9 Manny Pacquiao
Round three: Manny Pacquiao was still the star of the fight, impressive against Diaz. Pacquiao was testing Diaz’s chin a bit in the third round. The boxing was all out action, but Manny Pacquiao was still firmly on top as his speed was just too much for Diaz.
10- 9 Manny Pacquiao
Round 4: The referee had to call time at 2:03 to check Diaz’s cut on his eye. However the fight is allowed to continue and Manny Pacquiao is in his element looking pound for pound perfect. Diaz was fighting back a bit in this round, but its hard to give him credit for that when his punches are dwarft byManny Pacquiao’s. Plus Manny Pacquiao was just so damn fast!
10-9 Manny Pacquiao
Round 5: Pacquiao was still fully in control, but courageous Diaz was good to watch, however his firepower was easily out matched. Manny Pacquiao was working the uppercuts and turning Diaz into a bloody mess. All credit to Diaz for the pure guts he showed throughout the Manny Pacquiao Diaz fight, especially in this round.
10-9 Manny Pacquiao
Round 6: Diaz was now suffering from two bad cuts and Manny Pacquiao made the best of them when the two were fighting in close range. Manny Pacquiao looked professional and calm inside the ring, easily smahing his opponent. Someone must have ripped the Q section out of Diaz’s dictionary as a kid, because he clearly didn’t know the meaning of the word quit!
10-9 Manny Pacquiao
Round 7: And Diaz was still trying, covering up and looking for openings, but it was all Manny Pacquiao, as he was finding the openings and controlling things with multi levels in his boxing tonight. By now fatigue was setting in for Diaz, he was throwing but not landing.
10 - 9 Manny Pacquiao
Round 8: There was no mercy from Manny Pacquiao in round 10 as he came out hard this round. Manny Pacquiao’s speed and his combinations are perfected to the point he looks blury when throwing punches. Pacman looked ridiculously fast. Diaz was now looking sloppy, leaning against ropes and perhaps we were reaching the point where bravery becomes stupidity and the fight should be ended.
10-9 Manny Pacquiao
Round 9: Manny Pacquiao moved in for the kill. Manny Pacquiao threw a jab followed by a left hand right on the chin. Diaz didn`t see it and hit the canvas with 39 seconds to got. And Diaz really hit the canvas, hard!
Manny Pacquiao wins by KO in the ninth round!
What did you think of the Manny Pacquiao Diaz fight?
Do you think Diaz was brave or stupid?
Is Manny Pacquiao the pound for pound king in your opinion?





never underestimate the willful power of Filipinos which always comes from the heart, no matter what critics say, our willpower will overwhelm all in achiveing glory in any fields. That’s waht Manny and all the filipinos have.Mabuhay ka Manny! proud to true Blooded Pinoy!
Comment by blax1971 — June 29, 2008 @ 5:12 am
Diaz is stupid guy..
And Manny is a gifted child speaking of boxing..bravo pacman.
Comment by john — June 29, 2008 @ 5:15 am
i like ver much on your pound by pound, rond by round account on this fight. you must be a fan of pacuiao or just really telling the truth of this fight. ;-)like you man
Comment by boyphil — June 29, 2008 @ 5:19 am
DIAZ WAS A WORTHY CHAMP WHO GOT BEATEN MERCILESSLY AND METHODICALLY BY A BETTER WARRIOR, THE NEW WBC LIGHTWEIGHT KING AND FILIPINO BOXING ICON, MANNY PACQUIAO!
Comment by rudy singson,md — June 29, 2008 @ 6:27 am
Pacman.. w/ perfect powerful left hand… putting an end to a wrecking havoc by pacman.. man that was great… lets see PACMAN-HATTON…
Comment by JB — June 29, 2008 @ 8:24 am
beware all remaining lightweight champs!…B-E-W-A-R-E….hehehe..
Comment by muslim — June 29, 2008 @ 3:34 pm
THE PAC-MAN IS ONE HELL OF A FIGHTER!!!!!
Comment by WES — July 1, 2008 @ 9:26 pm
The Pacman definitely dominated over Diaz! He came, he fought, he conquered!
Comment by totalknockdown.blogspot.com — August 3, 2008 @ 4:30 am