During Monday’s press conference in Los Angeles, a goat, an alleged descendent of Murphy, the goat owned by William Sianis, was presented to Diaz and Pacquiao. Cubs fans are well aware of the “Curse of the Billy Goat” from 1945 when Sianis, the owner of the Billy Goat Tavern, and …
Read More »Diaz Vows To Lift Goat Curse From Wrigley Field After Pacquiao Boxing Showdown
Hall of Fame Top Rank promoter Bob Arum spoke during a press conference above the Pacific Ocean at the west end of the historic Santa Monica Pier yesterday as “Billy the Goat” looked on.
Read More »Boxing Update: Pacquiao, Diaz Hit Vegas Today As Countdown To “Lethal Combination” Begins
WBC Super Featherweight champion Manny Pacquiao, boxingʼs No. 1 pound for pound fighter, and WBC Lightweight Champion David Diaz, the pride of Chicago, will make their grand arrivals today followed by media workouts as they kickoff fight week in Las Vegas for their world title fight. Pacquiao, 46-3-2 (35), is …
Read More »Boxing Update: IBF Feather Champ Robert Guerrero Vacates Title, Moves Up To 130
Two-time world champion, Robert “The Ghost” Guerrero, 22-1-1 (15), has vacated his IBF Featherweight title and moved up to junior lightweight. The decision came about as Guerrero, who stands at 5’8 ½, struggled to make weight in his last two championship bouts.
Read More »Boxing Conference Call Transcript: Manny Pacquiao
Lee Samuels: The three-division world champion is here -Manny Pacquiao – he’s been training weeks at the Wild Card Gym in Los Angeles. He looks tremendous; he’s in top condition. And he’s all set for Lethal Combination. Manny Pacquiao challenges WBC lightweight champion David Diaz – Mandalay Bay Resort and …
Read More »Boxing Conference Call Transcript: WBC Champ David Diaz
Lee Samuels: This is a very, very exciting day for Top Rank. The champion is here with us, David Diaz, WBC Lightweight Champion, and he’s getting ready and set for “Lethal Combination,” Saturday June 28 at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas. He’s going to defend his title against Manny …
Read More »WBC Boxing Champ David Diaz Guests On ESPN Radio
WBC Lightweight Champion David Diaz will hit the airwaves this weekend to discuss his upcoming showdown with “The Mexicutioner”, Manny Pacquiao set for Saturday, June 28 at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Read More »Boxing In Japan: Valero, Hasegawa Retain World Titles In Tokyo
WBA Super Feather kingpin Edwin Valero and WBC Bantamweight Champion Hozumi Hasegawa were in action at the Nihon Budokan in Tokyo on Thursday night and both retained their titles. Valero, 24-0 (24), kept his magnificent knockout streak alive with a seventh round pasting of former Japanese Lightweight titlist Takehiro Shimada, …
Read More »Top Rank Boxing’s Big Three: Cotto, Pacquiao, Pavlik
Great eras in sports are defined by the athletes that compete in them. On the eve of the U.S. Open golf championship, we are reminded of golf’s “Big Three”; Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus and Gary Player, who ushered in the sport’s television era contributing to its popularity explosion.
Read More »WBC Boxing Champ David Diaz To Throw Out First Pitch Tonight For Chicago Cubs
The Chicago Cubs, owners of the best record in Major League Baseball, will welcome WBC Champion David Diaz to throw out the first pitch this Tuesday night, June 10, prior to the opening game of their three game home series against the Atlanta Braves. Diaz will take to the mound …
Read More »WBC Boxing Champ David Diaz Addresses Alma Mater On Monday
World Boxing Council Lightweight Champion David Diaz will take a break from training for his title defense against boxing superstar Manny Pacquiao to give the commencement address at Carl Von Linne Elementary School in Chicago on Monday, June 9. Diaz is currently training in Chicago for his world title defense …
Read More »Pacquiao v Diaz “Lethal Combination!” Chicago Pep Rally
Boxing superstar Manny Pacquiao jets to Chicago, Illinois, on Tuesday night in preparation for a full media day on Wednesday, May 21st which includes a Public Pep Rally at 12 Noon at Federal Plaza, 230 S. Dearborn (corner of Adams and Dearborn) to promote his showdown with World Boxing Council …
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