David Diaz Boxing News

By Chris Williams: Juan Manuel Marquez (53-6-1, 39 KO’s) is hoping he gets selected for a rematch with WBO welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao next June, but based on the rumors that have been circulating around the boxing world it won’t be Marquez that gets the Pacquiao fight.

By Scott Brown: Friday Night Fights turns to the Venue in Hammond, In at the Horseshoe Casino for the finale. Credit goes to Hitz Boxing and Banner Promotions for putting together a rather entertaining night Covering fights and being close to the action has restored my love for the sport..

By Dan Ambrose: In a set of mismatches on ESPN2 on Friday night, undefeated junior middleweight contender Demetrius Andrade (14-0, 9 KO’s) had an easy time out-pointing 40-year-old Grady Brewer (28-13, 16 KO’s) by a dull 10 round unanimous decision at the Horseshoe Casino in Hammond, Indiana.

Lundy bounces back to knock out Diaz in NABF title defense HAMMOND, Ind. (Aug. 19, 2011) – The most feared fighter in boxing’s 135-pound division closed out another stellar season of “Friday Night Fights” on ESPN and, quite possibly, wrote the final chapter of David Diaz’s outstanding career.

HAMMOND, Ind. (Aug. 18, 2011) – After catching a glimpse of David Diaz in person for the first time, “Hammerin’” Hank Lundy left Thursday’s weigh-in deathly afraid – not for his own well-being, but for that of his opponent.

Chicago’s David Diaz (36-3-1, 17 KOs) has his wife to Tonya to thank when he appears in the co-featured bout of the final episode of ESPN’s “Friday Night Fights” 2011 season, this Friday, August 19, at the Horseshoe Casino in Hammond, Indiana.

They call it a “Hollywood ending” when the conclusion of a story is just a little too good to be believable. On August 19, Ring announcer Tom Treiber will cap off an incredible 2011 season of ESPN Friday Night Fights – one that saw him become a regular on the show, appearing 15 times in [...]

Art Pelullo/Banner Promotions, Bobby Hitz/Hitz Boxing, Joe DeGuardia/Star Boxing, and Prizefight Promotions will present a sensational fight card on Friday, August 19, 2011, at the Horseshoe Casino, located at 777 Casino Center Drive in Hammond, Indiana. The main event, co-featured bout, and other selected fights will be televised live on ESPN2, ESPN Deportes – ESPN’s [...]

PROVIDENCE, R.I (Aug. 3, 2011) – He’s won 10 of his last 11 fights since 2008, captured two lightweight titles, fought in front of a worldwide audience four times in 16 months and is now ranked among the Top 20 in two major sanctioning bodies, yet Philadelphia’s “Hammerin’” Hank Lundy still hasn’t gotten the call [...]

Hitz Boxing will return to the luxurious “Venue” in the Horseshoe Casino, in Hammond, Indiana, on Friday, August 19 for a night of world-class boxing, featuring Chicago’s former World Boxing Council (WBC) Lightweight Champion David Diaz in the main event.

By Chris Williams: Former IBF lightweight champion David Diaz is reportedly asking for too much money to face WBA/WBO lightweight champion Juan Manuel Marquez for a proposed July 16th tune-up fight for the soon to be 38-year-old Marquez. This is a fight that Marquez feels he needs to get ready for a bout against Manny [...]

By Dan Ambrose: Rather than sitting it out until his big money fight against Manny Pacquiao in November, Juan Manuel Marquez (52-5-1, 38 KO’s) is insisting on a tune-up fight against former IBF lightweight champion David Diaz (36-3-1, 17 KO’s) on July 16th to help get ready for Pacquiao. In part, one of the reasons [...]

By Gerardo Granados: The fight between Manny Pacquiao and Juan Manuel Marquez is almost a done deal. Marquez has already signed the contract and agreed to a 144 pound catchweight. A date has been set, November 12th, but Marquez will be facing Diaz first in July. If Diaz pulls off an upset or injures Marquez, [...]

By Jason Kim: With a November mega fight with World Boxing Organization (WBO) welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao pretty much in the bag now, WBA/WBO lightweight champion Juan Manuel Marquez (52-5-1, 38 KO’s) is slated to fight 34-year-old former IBF lightweight champion David Diaz (36-3-1, 17 KO’s) on July 2nd in a 12 round bout in [...]

Early Results from Chicago …… Courtesy of Chicago Boxing News

Friday, January 28th WINDY CITY FIGHT NIGHT 15 8 Count Productions UIC Pavilion

DENVER, CO (January 26, 2011) Lightweight contender “Red Hot” Robert Frankel heads to Chicago, IL this Friday night, January 28th, to battle former World Boxing Council (WBC) Lightweight Champion David Diaz in the ten round main event at WINDY CITY FIGHT NIGHT 15 at the UIC Pavilion.

CHICAGO, IL (January 21, 2011) Former World Boxing Council (WBC) Lightweight Champion David Diaz took a break from training earlier this week to contribute his time to the “Campbell For Kids” 2011 Texas Hold’Em Poker Tournament hosted by Brian Campbell of the Stanley Cup Champion Chicago Blackhawks at the Horseshoe Casino in Hammond, Indiana.

CHICAGO, IL (January 19, 2011) Declaring himself “more than ready”, former World Boxing Council (WBC) Lightweight Champion David Diaz swung open the doors to his Chicago based training camp in front of a large crowd of local media and fans on Tuesday afternoon.

CHICAGO, IL (December 28, 2010) Former World Boxing Council (WBC) Lightweight Champion David Diaz will battle Denver based spoiler Robert “Red Hot” Frankel on Friday, January 28th in the ten round main event at WINDY CITY FIGHT NIGHT 15, a sensational evening of professional boxing hosted by Chicago’s UIC Pavilion.

CHICAGO, IL (December 21, 2010) Chicago’s WINDY CITY FIGHT NIGHT professional boxing series kicks off the New Year with a bang in its 15th installment as former WBC Lightweight Champion David Diaz returns to battle in the main event on Friday, January 28th at the UIC. Presented by Dominic Pesoli’s 8 Count Productions, HOME OF [...]

It was a marathon-like trip from Thailand to Dallas to attend Manny Pacquiao’s fight, and from there to Chetumal to attend the report of the Governor of Quintana Roo, Felix Gonzalez Canto. The sportsman and politician honor me with their friendships. A long journey, but it became something truly unforgettable.

By Eric Thomas: In a fight that was more competitive than many people thought it would be, Humberto Soto (51-7-2, 32 KOs) defeated former lightweight champion David Diaz (35-3-1, 17 KOs) by a 12 round unanimous decision for the vacant World Boxing Council lightweight title on the undercard of the Manny Pacquiao vs. Joshua Clottey [...]

By Esteban Garduno: Tonight’s fight at the Dallas Cowboy Stadium is mostly filled with mismatches of the worst kind. On paper, the bout between Joshua Clottey and Manny Pacquiao figures to be an easy win for Pacquiao over a limited Clottey, but I see Clottey pulling off a huge upset over Pacquiao tonight to spoil [...]

CHICAGO, IL (March 9, 2010) Former World Boxing Council lightweight champion David Diaz broke camp in his hometown of Chicago today and headed to Dallas, Texas where he will take on WBC super featherweight champion Humberto “ZORRITO” Soto on Saturday, March 13th at Cowboys Stadium.

CHICAGO, IL (March 5, 2010) Former World Boxing Council lightweight champion David Diaz held an open workout for fans and media Friday at JABB Boxing Gym in Chicago. Diaz is finishing preparations for his showdown with Humberto “ZORRITA” Soto for the vacant WBC Lightweight title on Saturday, March 13th at Cowboys Stadium in Dallas, Texas, [...]

CHICAGO, IL (March 3, 2010) Former World Boxing Council Lightweight Champion David Diaz is in his final week of training in his hometown of Chicago as he prepares for his rumble with Humberto “ZORRITA” Soto on Saturday, March 13th at Cowboys Stadium in Dallas.

CHICAGO, IL. (March 2, 2010) – Former World Boxing Council Lightweight Champion David Diaz along with his manager/trainer Jim Strickland and co-trainer Mike Garcia will host a public /media workout this Friday, March 6th at 1pm at JABB Boxing Gym, 410 N. Oakley in Chicago. The media and members of the DIAZ ARMY are encouraged [...]

ARLINGTON, TX (February 11, 2010) – World Boxing Council (WBC) super featherweight champion HUMBERTO “Zorrita” SOTO and former WBC lightweight champion DAVID DIAZ will go mano-a-mano for the vacant WBC lightweight title, headlining the pay-per-view undercard of THE EVENT: PACQUIAO vs. CLOTTEY, World Welterweight Championship. The Pacquiao vs. Clottey pay-per-view telecast will also feature 10-round [...]

By Eric Thomas: Michael Marley of Examiner.com is reporting that former World Boxing Council lightweight champion David Diaz (35-2-1, 17 KO’s) could be facing super featherweight Humberto Soto (50-7-2, 32 KO’s) on the undercard of the WBO welterweight title fight between champion Manny Pacquiao and challenger Joshua Clottey at the Dallas Cowboy stadium, in Arlington, [...]