Weights from Chicago

28 Jan 2011

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David Diaz - Robert Frankel: weight-in © Tomba Images

David Diaz 137.5 vs. Robert Frankel 136
Andrzej Fonfara 175 vs. Adam Jaco 173
Jaime Herrera 146 vs. Alex DeLeon 145
Genaro Mendez 139 vs. Keandre Gibson 140
Anton Novikov 149 vs. Dashon Johnson 150
Achour Esho 148 vs. Corey Rodriguez 148
Ramiro Carrillo 141.5 vs. Clifford McPherson 143
Aslanbek Kozaev 142.5 vs. Hector Alatorre 142
Venue: UIC Pavilion, Chicago
Promoter: 8 Count Productions
Tickets/Info 312-226-5800
Doors 7pm, First Bell 8pm

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News: David Diaz

14 Mar 2010 08:37

Humberto Soto Decisions David Diaz, Wins WBC Title

At Dallas Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas, Humberto Soto (51-7-2, 32KOs) won a unanimous twelve round decision over David Diaz (35-3-1, 17KOs) to win the vacant WBC lightweight title. The scores were 115-111, 117-109 and 117-109 read more ...

13 Mar 2010 10:05

Weights from Dallas

Manny Pacquiao 145.75 vs Joshua Clottey 147 (WBO welterweight championship) David Diaz 134 vs Humberto Soto 134.2 (WBC lightweight championship) Michael Medina 155.5 vs John Duddy 160 Alfonso Gomez 145 vs Jose Luis Castillo 144 read more ...

12 Feb 2010 07:23

Erik Morales-Jose Alfaro, WBC Welterweight Title Fight

Integrated Sports Media, North America’s undisputed leader pay-per-view distribution of major boxing events, is teaming-up with KO Entertainment to bring American fans the ring return of Mexican great Erik “El Terrible” Morales, who headlines the March 27th “The Champion Returns” pay-per-view event live from Monterrey, Mexico read more ...

12 Feb 2010 03:54

Valero now champion "in recess". Soto vs Diaz for Valero's WBC belt

The WBC lightweight championship is now vacant. Reigning world champion Edwin Valero (27-0, 27 KOs) has been designated as a “champion in recess,” due to a severe cut on his forehead which will keep him out of the ring for some time, as well as Valero’s desire to test the waters in the super lightweight division read more ...

5 Jan 2010 17:18

Humberto Soto Will Not Vacate His WBC Crown

Word is that a possibility exists that WBC super featherweight champion Humberto Soto will fight former lightweight world champion David Díaz on the big March card headlined by Manny Pacquiao against TBA in Las Vegas. Soto would again be campaigning at lightweight after beating Jesus Chavez read more ...

28 Sep 2009 13:24

Diaz edges Chavez

In an all-Chicago showdown between former lightweight world champions, David Diaz (35-2-1, 17 KOs) won a majority decision over Jesus Chavez (44-6, 30 KOs) on Saturday night at the UIC Pavilion. It was a very good action fight from start to finish with the fighters read more ...

5 Aug 2009 15:46

Diaz vs Chavez Sept 26

Former WBC lightweight champion David Diaz will face off against two time world champion Jesus Chavez in the ten round main event at Chicago’s UIC Pavilion on Saturday, September 26th, it was announced today by Dominic Pesoli, President of 8 Count Productions. “We’re thrilled to be present this terrific bout between these two Chicago champions,” said Pesoli. “David is incredibly popular read more ...

29 Jun 2008 14:12

Pacquiao KOs Diaz in nine!

The legend of Manny Pacquiao continued to grow on Saturday night before 8,326 at Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas as the Pacman added a world title in his fourth weight division. Pacquiao (47-3-2, 35 KOs) dethroned WBC lightweight titleholder David Diaz (34-2-1, 17 KOs) via ninth round KO in a brilliant display. Pacquiao was much quicker as he outpunched and outboxed the naturally bigger man. Diaz was busted up by Pacman's read more ...

24 Jun 2008 15:49

Pacquiao-Diaz Quick Quotes!

Bob Arum: "This is going to be a great fight. What is at stake is more than just a boxing match. You have Manny Pacquiao fighting for a fourth world title at a different weight class. David Diaz is defending his title for his beloved city of Chicago." Manny Pacquiao: "This will be a great fight between me and David Diaz. I will do my best to win the fight. I will let read more ...

19 Jun 2008 12:39

Pacman ready to make history!

"It's very important to me and my country to put my name into boxing history," said Manny Pacquiao today regarding his June 28th attempt to become the first Asian fighter to win four sanctioned world titles in as many different divisions when he challenges David Diaz for the WBC lightweight title. The Pacman says that he has maintained his speed, increased his strength and is very comfortable at the higher weight. read more ...