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05/19/2008 Archived Entry: "Public Pep Rally for David Diaz vs. Manny Pacquiao Wednesday in Chicago!"
Public Pep Rally for David Diaz vs. Manny Pacquiao Wednesday in Chicago!
Press Release
CHICAGO--There willl be a public pep rally this Wednesday for the "Lethal Combination" showdown between David Diaz and Manny Pacquiao at high noon. Where? Chicago's Federal Plaza at 230 S. Dearborn (the corner of Adams and Dearborn).
WBC super featherweight champion Manny Pacquiao, the number one pound for pound most exciting fighter, and WBC lightweight champion David Diaz, the pride of Chicago, will host a media roundtable luncheon at Lalo’s Restaurant for their world title fight followed by a public pep rally at Federal Plaza. Promoted by Top Rank, in association with MP Promotions, Pacquiao vs. Diaz will take place Saturday, June 28, at Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, Las Vegas , Nevada. The 12-round lightweight championship bout will be produced and distributed live by HBO Pay-Per-View, beginning at 9 P.M. ET / 6 P.M. PT.
WHEN: This Wednesday, May 21
12Noon – Public Pep Rally for Pacquiao and Diaz at Federal Plaza
WHO: MANNY PACQUIAO, (46-3-2, 34 KOs ), General Santos City, Philippines
DAVID DIAZ, (34-1-1, 17 KOs ), Chicago , Illinois
BOB ARUM, CEO, Top Rank
WHERE: Federal Plaza
230 South Dearborn (corner of Adams & Dearborn)
Chicago, IL 60605
