BOXNEWS.com.ua - Boxing News - David Diaz http://www.boxnews.com.ua/Boxer/1353/David-Diaz Sun, 27 May 2012 10:19:43 +0300 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://www.boxnews.com.ua/img/photos/160/1353t.jpg http://www.boxnews.com.ua/Boxer/1353/David-Diaz BOXNEWS.com.ua - Boxing News - David Diaz http://www.boxnews.com.ua/en/news/8292/2011-01-28/Weights-from-Chicago 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 Boxing Fri, 28 Jan 2011 18:39:00 +0300 http://www.boxnews.com.ua/en/news/6719/2010-03-14/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 Boxing Sun, 14 Mar 2010 08:37:00 +0300 http://www.boxnews.com.ua/en/news/6705/2010-03-13/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 Boxing Sat, 13 Mar 2010 10:05:00 +0300 http://www.boxnews.com.ua/en/news/6558/2010-02-12/Valero-now-champion-in-recess-Soto-vs-Diaz-for-Valeros-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 Boxing Fri, 12 Feb 2010 03:54:00 +0300 http://www.boxnews.com.ua/en/news/6560/2010-02-12/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 Boxing Fri, 12 Feb 2010 07:23:00 +0300 http://www.boxnews.com.ua/en/news/6377/2010-01-05/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 Boxing Tue, 05 Jan 2010 17:18:00 +0300 http://www.boxnews.com.ua/en/news/5899/2009-09-28/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 Boxing Mon, 28 Sep 2009 12:24:00 +0300 http://www.boxnews.com.ua/en/news/5645/2009-08-05/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 Boxing Wed, 05 Aug 2009 14:46:00 +0300 http://www.boxnews.com.ua/en/news/4360/2008-06-29/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 Boxing Sun, 29 Jun 2008 13:12:00 +0300 http://www.boxnews.com.ua/en/news/4350/2008-06-24/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 Boxing Tue, 24 Jun 2008 14:49:00 +0300 http://www.boxnews.com.ua/en/news/4340/2008-06-19/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. Boxing Thu, 19 Jun 2008 11:39:00 +0300 http://www.boxnews.com.ua/en/news/4326/2008-06-18/Diaz-doesnt-fear-Pacman- WBC lightweight champion David Diaz (34-1-1, 17 KOs) said today that he doesn't fear Manny Pacquiao, whom he faces on June 28th in Las Vegas and on pay-per-view. "The Lord gave me two hands as well, so we're going to be in the middle of the ring fighting each other," commented Diaz. The reigning WBC 135lb king will be trying to stop history from happening as Pacquiao (46-3-2, 34 KOs) is attempting to become the first Asian fighter Boxing Wed, 18 Jun 2008 07:59:00 +0300 http://www.boxnews.com.ua/en/news/3563/2007-08-05/Diaz-edges-Morales-to-keepWBC-lightweight-title- WBC lightweight champion David Diaz (33-1-1, 17 KOs) won a narrow twelve round unanimous decision over legendary three-division champion Erik Morales (48-6, 34 KOs) on Saturday night in front of 9,735 at the Allstate Arena in Chicago, Illinois. Diaz was all over Morales early in round one, but Morales dropped Diaz with a fluash right hand. There was good two-way action in the rounds that followed. Diaz pressed ahead, but Morales countered Boxing Sun, 05 Aug 2007 18:51:00 +0300 http://www.boxnews.com.ua/en/news/3564/2007-08-05/Diaz-swept-late-rounds- Midway through their WBC lightweight championship bout on Saturday night at the Allstate Arena outside Chicago, three-division world champion Erik Morales seemed headed his fourth world title in a fourth division. After six rounds, Morales was comfortably ahead on the cards of judges Hermino Cuevas (58-55), Nobuaki Uratami (58-55), and Robert Hecko (59-55). From that point on, however, the judges were not kind to 'El Terrible Boxing Sun, 05 Aug 2007 19:11:00 +0300 http://www.boxnews.com.ua/en/news/3565/2007-08-05/Erik-Morales-Ends-His-Career-Like-a-Champion The fight began with a bang as Diaz was pressing the action in the first round with his power and size. Towards the end of the round, he had Morales rocked against the ropes and was trying to put him away. During the exchange, Morales landed a huge right hand to send Diaz down on his back in the closing seconds. The knockdown immediately changed the tempo of the fight Boxing Sun, 05 Aug 2007 19:48:00 +0300 http://www.boxnews.com.ua/en/news/3562/2007-08-04/Diaz-favored-over-Morales- Oddsmakers predict WBC lightweight champion David Diaz (32-1-1, 17 KOs) will successfully defend his world title against the legendary Erik Morales (48-5, 34 KOs) when the two meet tonight on pay-per-view at the Allstate Arena in Rosemont, Illinois. According to Sportsbook.com, Diaz is a slight -130 favorite to defeat Morales +100. Fight fans are also split on the issue. In the Fightnews.com poll, 45% pick Diaz (30% by KO, 15% by Boxing Sat, 04 Aug 2007 18:18:00 +0300 http://www.boxnews.com.ua/en/news/3559/2007-08-02/Diaz-Morales-Presser- Three-time world champion Erik 'El Terrible' Morales and WBC lightweight champion David Diaz faced off during today's press conference for their upcoming PPV "War For 4" clash live on HBO Pay-Per-View on Saturday at the Allstate Arena in Chicago, Illinois. "Come Saturday, August 4th there will be a new champion," stated Morales. "I feel great, I've trained very hard and I'm very prepared." The champion Diaz vowed Boxing Thu, 02 Aug 2007 16:22:00 +0300 http://www.boxnews.com.ua/en/news/3555/2007-08-01/Morales-career-is-on-the-line- Mexican ring legend Erik Morales said today that he will defeat WBC lightweight champion David Diaz on Saturday night to become the first Mexican and win a world title in four weight divisions. "I feel very comfortable and strong at this weight," commented Morales. "I think you're going to see a good show, I think you're going to see a great fight, and to be very honest with you I really think I can win." Morales said Boxing Wed, 01 Aug 2007 14:42:00 +0300 http://www.boxnews.com.ua/en/news/3546/2007-07-26/Erik-Morales-Im-smarter-and-tougher-than-David-Diaz- n Mexico, three-time world champion Erik 'El Terrible' Morales said he will beat world champ David Diaz and win his 4th world crown on Top Rank's 'War For 4' PPV in Chicago in August 4. "Diaz is a very raw fighter and he still has an amateur style of fighting," Morales said. "The difficulties will be that he is left-handed and he is fighting in his hometown. But I will win this fight with intelligence and by taking away his aggressiveness early in the fight. I expect a good fight, but in the end my boxing skills and experience Boxing Thu, 26 Jul 2007 21:43:00 +0300 http://www.boxnews.com.ua/en/news/3284/2007-03-23/Erik-Morales-update- Plans are in the works for former three-division world champion Erik Morales to try to add a world title in a fourth division to cap his illustrious career. Morales will likely face WBC lightweight champion David Diaz on July 15 in an HBO-PPV bout in either Chicago or San Antonio. Morales said he will begin training for the bout in early April at his usual location in the Otomi Mountains of Mexico. Morales also couldn't resist Boxing Fri, 23 Mar 2007 14:22:00 +0300