Fight Jose Luis Castillo W TKO 10 (12) Julio Diaz

First up was Lacy who was accompanied by trainer , Dan Birmingham and promoter Gary Shaw. Lacy who was sporting s quite a shiner on his left eye, was happy and relaxed looking as he fielded questions from the media. When asked if he was frustrated during the fight by Williams’ refusal to cave in under the constant barrage of punches Lacy replied... read more ...

Rugged Jose Luis Castillo of Mexico prized his WBC lightweight championship and desired IBF champion Julio Diaz's belt, fighting as if he were the rightful claimant from the opening bell. The Mandalay Bay Events Center crowd in Las Vegas, Nevada was stirred by the rough and ready action throughout, the blood of Diaz running from the fourth round till the last. Diaz was cut over the left eye in the fourth round... read more ...

“Julio today voluntarily relinquished his IBF lightweight championship, and we at Sycuan Ringside Promotions wholeheartedly endorse this unselfish act,” stated Scott Woodworth, executive vice president of Sycuan Ringside Promotions. “Julio would have like nothing better than to have carried the IBF belt into the ring against Castillo in a title unification bout. But after long and deliberate consideration, both Julio and Sycuan Ringside Promotions felt it better not to draw the IBF into a protracted lawsuit with Lou DiBella, even though we certainly would have won any legal battle. I emphasize... read more ...