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06/17/2008 Archived Entry: "WBC Lightweight Champ David Diaz Hosts Public & Media Workout This Thursday!"
WBC Lightweight Champ David Diaz Hosts Public & Media Workout This Thursday!
June 19th at 1 PM at JABB Boxing Gym, 410 N. Oakley, Chicago
Press Release
Photos by Juan C. Ayllon
David Diaz (left) hits the focus mitts with co-trainer Mike "Fly" Garcia at JABB Boxing Gym
CHICAGO, June 17, 2008 -– 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 Thursday, June 19th at 1pm at JABB Boxing Gym, 410 N. Oakley in Chicago. The media and members of the DIAZ ARMY are encouraged to attend his last Chicago appearance prior to leaving for Las Vegas, NEV to defend his world title against THE MEXICUTIONER, Manny Pacquiao.
Diaz regularly updates his blog with the Chicago Sun-Times with more information on the fight and his training. The blog can be viewed at www.sun-times/com/sports/boxing. Additional information can also be viewed at his website www.diazboxing.com
The fistic debate as to who is the best will finally be settled Saturday, June 28, when World Boxing Council (WBC) super featherweight champion and No. 1 Pound for Pound fighter MANNY PACQUIAO (46-3-2, 34 KOs), challenges the pride of Chicago, WBC lightweight world champion DAVID DIAZ (34-1-1, 17 KOs), in a fight fittingly titled Pacquiao-Diaz Lethal Combination. Pacquiao is attempting to become the first Asian fighter to win sanctioned world titles in four different weight divisions.
Diaz shadowboxes as Garcia looks on
Promoted by Top Rank, in association with MP Promotions, Pacquiao vs. Diaz will take place Saturday, June 28 at Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas , and will be produced and distributed live on HBO Pay-Per-View, beginning at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT.
Diaz takes a little water in between rounds from manager-trainer Jim Strickland
