Freddie Roach sat down with Boxingtalk for a few minutes this Sunday afternoon to set a few thing straight concerning recent reports that Manny Pacquiao's next opponent would definitely be David Diaz. The Philippine Star quoted a "Team Pacquiao insider in the US" as saying Pacquiao would fight Diaz, the WBC lightweight belt holder, on March 15, 2008 in Las Vegas. Roach informed Boxingtalk that these reports are inaccurate, and premature, " There is absolutely no truth whatsoever to the reports being put out there about Manny fighting Diaz. No decision has been made as of yet." Roach went on to say, "Bob Arum and Richard Schaefer, myself, and Manny will meet next week, and a decision will be made by the end of the week. Juan Manuel Marquez is very much still being considered as Pacquiao's next opponent." STAY TUNED TO BOXINGTALK FOR THE MOST ACCURATE MANNY PACQUIAO UPDATES.
