Chat with Manny Pacquiao
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De La Hoya and Pacquiao square off on HBO PPV live Dec. 6 starting at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT from the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.
Pacquiao is currently the WBC Lightweight Champion and is the first Filipino and Asian boxer to win four world titles in different weight divisions. He took over as the Ring Magazine pound for pound number one ranked boxer in the world on June 9, 2008 after Floyd Mayweather, Jr. announced his retirement from boxing.
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Buzzmaster (1:09 PM)
Manny will be here soon, everyone!
Mike (Basking Ridge, NJ)
How are you going to deal with Oscar's height and weight advantage?
Manny Pacquiao (1:21 PM)
My coach and I have worked hard on speed and gaining weight, and trying to get inside his guard
blake (ark)
manny will you be happy witha decision or do you want a KO?
Manny Pacquiao (1:21 PM)
I always train for all twelve rounds, so I am prepared for a long, good fight. I just pray and do my job.
Steiny (NYC)
Do you think this upcoming fight against Oscar De La Hoya is going to be the biggest fight of your career?
Manny Pacquiao (1:22 PM)
Yes, this is the biggest fight of my career. I am fighting the most popular fighter in the world, maybe in the history of boxing. That's why this is the biggest fight. I want to be someday known as the most popular.
Andrew (Toronto)
What has your diet been like? What have you been eating to get to 147lbs?
Manny Pacquiao (1:23 PM)
I have been eating lots of different meals. Plenty of proteins, lots of fish.
Benvenuto (Miami)
How have you felt in sparring sessions with larger men leading up to this fight?
Manny Pacquiao (1:23 PM)
I have been doing well and having fun with my sparring partners. It's been a good time. I've had fun and am working hard.
Tim (Pittsburgh,PA)
Manny, do you take this fight personal with Oscar?
Manny Pacquiao (1:24 PM)
No, I never take any fight personally. Being a fighter is just my job and what I was born to be. At the end of the day, I hope Oscar and I can be friends because I know he does a lot of good things.
Chris (Dallas, Tx)
Manny, what are the biggest differences you're noticing in yourself with the weight gain for the Dec. 6th bout? (stronger, slower..etc)
Manny Pacquiao (1:25 PM)
I've had more power, and my speed hasn't changed at all.
San Francisco, CA
How well do you think you can handle De La Hoya's power? Every where I read he will win by TKO. Your thoughts on that?
Manny Pacquiao (1:25 PM)
I have to get inside, use lots of movement, and hit him first.
Chris C. Providence R.I. [via mobile]
Pac man, after your bout at a 147 pounds will you stay and fight at this weight and challange such fighters as M. Cotto, or A Margarito?
Manny Pacquiao (1:26 PM)
I'll have to see what kind of performance I will have at 147. Then my team will decide what to do.
Craig (Hanford, CA)
Is it hard having the 24/7 camera's following you everywhere? HOw many hours a day are they allowed to film you?
Manny Pacquiao (1:26 PM)
They're with us all the time. They're nice guys and have become our friends. No issues, no problems.
Benvenuto (Miami)
Given the great way that you entertain in a fight and your unmatched work rate, do you expect to have alot of support from the Mexican people during this fight?
Manny Pacquiao (1:27 PM)
I hope so. Anyone that loves boxing knows who Manny Pacquiao is and what kind of performance I put on. I hope all boxing fans appreciate my style. I know there are a lot of Mexican fans who like my style.
Manny Pacquiao (1:28 PM)
Thanks to all the fans for helping making me who I am today. I'd like to invite you to watch the fight if you can't make it here. Please watch it on PPV. You will see another Manny Pacquiao-like performance.
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