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Team Pacquiao’s Miguel Diaz: ‘I see Mayweather declining a bit with his ability’

Manny Pacquiao following his victory over Chris Algieri this past November (Photo: Chris Farina – Top Rank)

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By Chris Robinson

These days much of the talk in the boxing world is again revolving around the potential dream fight between Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao.

After over five years of fans and insiders pondering the matchup, there seems to be genuine hope floating around that we could be seeing the two best from this generation lacing up sometime this year.
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Pacquiao corner man Miguel Diaz says Manny’s knockout loss to Marquez means nothing and expects him to bounce back vs. Rios

Manny Pacquiao and Juan Manuel Marquez facing off last December in Las Vegas (Photo: Chris Farina – Top Rank)

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By Chris Robinson

As we head into the final stretch of fights in 2013, the last pay per view event to close out the year will be Manny Pacquiao’s return against all-action Brandon Rios, who he is set to meet on Nov. 23 in Macau, China in an HBO pay per view clash.

For some, the biggest intrigue heading into the match is what version of Pacquiao we are going to see.

This past December, the Filipino star was knocked out in brutal fashion, as he was left lying unconscious after taking a counter right hand from Juan Manuel Marquez in the sixth round of their fourth encounter.

Nearing 35 years old and coming off of such a devastating loss, it’s understandable why Pacquiao may have some doubters these days.

When asked about the matchup with Rios, veteran trainer Miguel Diaz, who has worked Pacquiao’s corner as a cut man for the past nine fights, seems to feel his charge will bounce back impressively next month.
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Miguel Diaz says Pacquiao’s knockout loss to Marquez ‘means nothing’; favors him over Rios

Chris Robinson catches up with veteran cut man and trainer Miguel Diaz, as he speaks on the Nov. 23 Manny Pacquiao vs. Brandon Rios fight, set to take place on HBO pay per view in Macau, China. Diaz doesn’t feel Pacquiao’s knockout loss to Juan Manuel Marquez this past December will affect him heading into the Rios clash
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Miguel Diaz says Pacquiao’s knockout loss to Marquez ‘means nothing’; favors him over Rios

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Chris Robinson catches up with veteran cut man and trainer Miguel Diaz, as he speaks on the Nov. 23 Manny Pacquiao vs. Brandon Rios fight, set to take place on HBO pay per view in Macau, China. Diaz doesn’t feel Pacquiao’s knockout loss to Juan Manuel Marquez this past December will affect him heading into the Rios clash
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Miguel Diaz on Freddie Roach’s work with Miguel Cotto and Tim Bradley vs. Juan Manuel Marquez

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Chris Robinson catches up with respected cut man and trainer Miguel Diaz, as he shares his thoughts on the return of Miguel Cotto this past weekend, as he stopped Delvin Rodriguez on HBO’s airwaves, as well as the Tim Bradley vs. Juan Manuel Marquez matchup
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Miguel Diaz on Freddie Roach’s work with Miguel Cotto and Tim Bradley vs. Juan Manuel Marquez

Chris Robinson catches up with respected cut man and trainer Miguel Diaz, as he shares his thoughts on the return of Miguel Cotto this past weekend, as he stopped Delvin Rodriguez on HBO’s airwaves, as well as the Tim Bradley vs. Juan Manuel Marquez matchup
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