Philippine boxing champion Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao wins Sunday, June 29, 2008 over David Diaz, flooring the Mexican pride in the 9th of the 12-round bout in Las Vegas.
"I think he is the toughest opponent I had. He took all the punches," Pacquiao says.
Diaz, who is now based in Chicago, says Pacquiao is a great fighter. "He was so freaking fast. He was fast," Diaz says. "I did not see the punches coming and the next time I know I was on the ground."
Pacquiao captures the WBC lightweight championship. He now holds four international boxing title belts. (Mindanao Examiner)
Philippine leader Gloria Arroyo, along with Freddie Roche and boxing promoter Bob Arum attend Wednesday night's, December 17, 2008 Las Vegas style birthday of Filipino boxing hero Manny Pacquiao in the Southern Philippine city of General Santos. Mexican boxers David Diaz and Edwin Valero were also in bash, including US-based lead vocalist of rock band Journey, Filipino Arnel Pineda. (Mindanao Examiner Photo/ Mark Navales) 
