BH – Manny thanks for joining us.
MP –Thank you.
BH – Manny, this was the best that I have ever seen you look. Give me your thoughts on your performance.
MP – Well, I thought I did well. I did my best in that fight, and I worked hard for this fight.
BH – Did David Diaz do anything in the ring that surprised you, or was he any stronger than you thought he would be?
MP – I never underestimated David Diaz; I knew he would be strong. He's a strong guy, and I boxed him. I got in and got out, in and out; I controlled the fight.
BH – You utilized your right hand to perfection in this fight. Were you happy with how you used your right hand? This is a punch that you and Freddie have been working on in the gym.
MP – Yes, we worked hard on the right hand this training camp. We trained hard on the right hand, and I thank Freddie for teaching me a lot about my right hand.
BH – Were you surprised that your right hand was THAT effective?
MP – Well that was our strategy, to use the right hand. We knew that he would be studying my left hand. That's why he was so surprised with my right hand. I threw a lot of hooks, uppercuts, and body shot. That's why he got hurt.
BH – Did you think you were going to knock him out at 135lbs?
MP – Well, I am stronger at 135lbs. I was able to use my right hand, and that was key to setting up other punches, and I was able to knock him out.
BH – Do you plan on going up to 140 lbs to challenge Ricky Hatton?
MP – There is negotiation about that. It is possible that I will fight Ricky Hatton on November 8.
BH – So November 8 is the target date for Ricky Hatton?
MP – Yes.
BH – Manny, I know you're busy, so I will let you go. Do you have any closing thoughts for your fans?
MP – First, I want to thank God for giving me the blessings and the strength. To all of my fans, thank you very much for your support. Without you, I am not here; thank you very much for supporting me.
