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The WBC lightweight champion of the world David Diaz is doing a blog for www.suntimes.com/sports as he prepares for his June 28 title defense against Manny Pacquiao in Las Vegas. Go to suntimes.com/sports/boxing to see his first entry. This is his second. Post a question and I'll have David answer. Here's a clip from David's thrilling win over Mexican legend Erik Morales last August at Allstate Arena. David got knocked down in the first round and came back for a unanimous decision win.

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Posted by Roman Modrowski at 10:12 AM | Permalink | Comments (4)

Big fight tomorrow at Allstate Arena. Chicago's WBC lightweight champ David Diaz defends his belt against three-time world champ Erik ‘‘El Terrible'' Morales. Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. is on the undercard, as well as Juan Manual Lopez. Should be fun and tickets are still available. I'd like to see Diaz win, but I'm picking Morales.

Posted by Roman Modrowski at 01:05 PM | Permalink | Comments (11)

As fights go, it was a great event. Which is to say Oscar De La Hoya and Floyd Mayweather did less fighting than marketing for their Saturday "showdown." I was a little disappointed - if not surprised - by the lack of action. But from the sound of it, most people were entertained. Some even would pay to watch a rematch.

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Posted by Roman Modrowski at 08:54 AM | Permalink | Comments (11)

If I had to put money on it, I'd say Floyd. I just think speed is the most important weapon in just about all sports. Sure, if Oscar catches him with a left hook, it will be over. But I think Floyd's punching power and toughness are underrated.

Posted by Roman Modrowski at 09:20 AM | Permalink | Comments (24)

I was in attendance Wednesday for the Oscar De La Hoya-Ricardo Mayorga news conference, and the question I keep hearing is: Was it staged?

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Posted by Roman Modrowski at 05:15 PM | Permalink | Comments (2)