INQUIRER Sports

MANILA, Philippines -- Fans at the Mandalay Bay Events Center started buzzing with excitement as the entourage of Manny Pacquiao and David Diaz made their way up to the ring.

The predominantly pro-Filipino crowd cheered on as Nicole Angela sang the national anthem. Chants of "Manny, Manny" were heard all over the venue as Jasmin Villegas performed the American national anthem.

Video screens showed both fighters getting ready to make their entrance.