News on David Diaz

David Diaz v Humberto Soto

2010-03-13T21:31:24Z

ARLINGTON, TX - MARCH 13: Humberto Soto of Mexico knocks down David Diaz in round 12 during the WBC lightweight title fight at Cowboys Stadium on March 13, 2010 in Humberto Soto defeated David Diaz by unanimous decision to capture the vacant World Boxing Council lightweight title on Saturday at Cowboys Stadium.</p><p>Soto, who already had the WBC super featherweight belt, dropped Diaz once each in the opening an...

Diaz returns from layoff to edge Chavez

2010-02-25T02:07:07Z

<div id="subtitle">Former champion Diaz returns from layoff to beat Chavez</div><div><p>Former lightweight champion David Diaz returned from a 15-month absence to earn a majority decision victory over Jesus Chavez on Saturday night.</p><p>The 33-year-old Diaz seemed to take control during the ninth and 10th...

New class of lightweight division

2010-03-04T18:09:48Z

<div id="subtitle">Pacquiao continues progression up boxing ladder with decisive title win</div><div><p> From the moment he decided to leave behind boxing’s super featherweight division to take on the sport’s best lightweights, Manny Pacquiao encountered myriad variations on the same question.</p><p>Would he retain his signature combination of speed and ...

TAKE FIVE: MANNY PACQUIAO VS. DAVID DIAZ

2010-03-04T18:12:50Z

<div><p> FIGHT FACTS</p><p>Principals: Manny Pacquiao (46-3-2, 35 KOs) vs. David Diaz (34-1-1, 17 KOs)</p><p>At stake: Diaz’s WBC lightweight championship</p><p>Time/site: 6 p.m. today,