Manny Gives up his WBC Belt

November 27, 2008 · Posted in Philippine Sports · Comment 

King Manny is letting go of the lightweight crown he won over David Diaz last June 28.

The Filipino superstar, all set to face the great Oscar dela Hoya at 147 pounds, told Filipino journalists last Wednesday he’d never fight again in the 135-pound division.

“Actually I think I’d never go back down to 135,” said Pacquiao when asked about the possibility of him trying to defend the WBC lightweight crown.
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