![]() ![]() We’re looking forward to another terrific night of boxing at the premier Las Vegas-style casino in the Midwest.”ĭiaz’s opponent and undercard matches will be announced shortly. Since its debut in 1991, Hitz Boxing has been the Midwests leading boxing promoter. “David has agreed to appear on a number of our shows in the coming months, so we’re all very happy to be able to play a role in his journey to once again wearing a championship belt. Horseshoe Casino in Hammond, Indiana, just outside of Chicago. “He’s a beloved former world champion from right here in Chicago with plenty left in the tank for another run at the top.”ĭiaz’s career has been plagued by inactivity since losing the title, but Hitz says that’s about to change. ![]() “David Diaz is back on the comeback trail and we’re very happy to be hosting his next fight,” said Hitz Boxing Founder, Bobby Hitz. He will be looking to make a statement in front of his hometown fans. The 35-year-old southpaw Diaz is back stronger than ever and planning to re-join the ranks of the world’s best lightweights. Diaz also has victories over former world champions Jesus Chavez and Ener Julio. ![]() 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 WBC Lightweight Champion David Diaz in the main event.ĭiaz (36-3-1, 17 KOs) won the world championship in 2006 against Jose Armando Santa Cruz and successfully defended against all-time-great Erik Morales via unanimous decision before falling short in a valiant stand against pound-for-pound superstar Manny Pacquiao in an exciting high-profile showdown in 2008. ![]()
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