Super lightweight Juan “ Baby Bull” Diaz (41-4-20 knockouts) has reeled off six consecutive wins since his loss to Juan Marquez and the former champion hopes a victory over Cesar Vazquez (27-3-16 knockouts) on Saturday August 6 in the convention center of the Casino Del Sol Resort in Tucson will earn him an opportunity for another world title shot.
Various injuries forced him to retire a few years back; but the shoulder has healed and the desire to seek another title has returned. The show will be televised in the United States by UNIMAS. A spokesperson for the venue said the event was sold out; but, suggested there may be additional tickets made available on day of show. The convention center has a capacity of 1,300.
The Co-Main is an 8 round contest featuring Shujaa El Amin aka Dion Savage (12-9) vs. ranked light heavyweight Trevor McCumby (22-0-17 knockouts), a 23 year old with mucho power in either hands. Savage has lost 9 of his last 12 decisions; so if you can find a one eyed bookie with a drinking problem, bet the farm on McCumby. Trevor is the real deal and he deserves a better opponent; however NFL fans pint out that “on any given Sunday”- keep in mind the fight is on Saturday and the sport is boxing. Manny Siaca (25-8-20 knockouts) was previously listed to fight McCumby and the rationale behind the change is unknown. The 40 year old Siaca is best known as a middleweight competitor.
There are some caveats on the card and we suggest fans arrive early to catch the debuts of super middleweight Albert Alvarez (Sells, Arizona) and Tucson super bantamweight Mike Martinez; both young fighters are considered prospects.
In addition, Russian light heavyweight Egor Mekhontsev (11-0-7 knockouts) makes his Arizona debut against Alexander Johnson 16-4-7 and underrated Alfonso Olvera (7-2) takes on Phoenician Jose Maruffo (9-4-2) in a 6 rounder that suggests war.
