Pacman KO’s Diaz in 9th

 

The Philippines’ pride, Manny ‘Pacman’ Pacquiao, added the WBC Lightweight crown title to his belt by defeating former Olympian David Diaz via a technical knock-out in the remaining 39 seconds of their ninth-round-bout held at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas on June 28th, 2008 (June 29th, in the Philippines).

This makes Manny the first Filipino and only Asian to win four World Titles in four different divisions. He is now fondly called the “Mexicutioner” by Filipino fans after successfully beating the Mexican triumvirates, Erik Morales, Juan Manuel Marquez and Marco Antonio Berrera. Pacquiao’s previous seven matches all had been victories over Mexican fighters.

“I was thinking, this guy doesn’t hit so hard, and then all of a sudden I’m on the floor going, “What the f**k?!”
-Diaz

Congratulations, Manny Pacquiao! Mabuhay ka!

Two In A Row!

Artois Championships

Final result:

R NADAL (Spa) v DJOKOVIC (Ser)

7-6 (8-6) 7-5

Rafa Nadal wins the Artois Championships beating No. 3 seed Novak Djokovic in two sets, 7-6 (8-6) 7-5 making him the first ever reigning French Open Champion to win at the Queen’s Club since Nastase in 1973 and the First Spaniard to win since Andres Gimeno in 1960.

Next target,  the Wimbledon Championships!

Hail, hail! King of Clay!

Rafael Nadal or “Rafa” is simply amazing! I’ve watched him improve his game, tournament after tournament. I am impressed by his tenacity and dedication. This young bloke simple has what it takes to be the next no. 1 seed.

He’s Roger Federer’s Achilles heels in clay.

The just concluded French Open 2008 ended spoiling Federer’s hopes of claiming his latest bid of completing a career of grand slam. 6-1, 6-3, 6-0 for Rafa Nadal!

Rafa’s 28 wins to 0 loss in the Roland Garros made him the second man to win four consecutive French Open titles, next to Bjorn Borg.

Last Night at the Artois Championships semis, Nadal stormed into his first final at The Queen’s Club after an impressive 7-5, 6-4 victory over four-time winner and defending champion Andy Roddick.

Nadal will face Novak Djokovic, my other favorite player, in the finals tonight.

Hell, yeah, I’m a big fan!

Vamos, Rafa!