Both fighters lost for the very first time in there last bout, The engaging Diaz became a world champion at age 20, thanks to an exceptionally quick pair of hands. With an extensive resume of thrilling fights, Katsidis is an exciting, all-action fighter who has scored 20 knockouts in 24 bouts, forging a reputation as one of the biggest, most relentless punchers in the lightweight division. Sept 6th, 10:15pm ET/PT.
The evening's co-feature highlights two ambitious contenders, as Houston's Rocky Juarez squares off against hard-punching former champion Jorge Barrios,
Juan Diaz (33-1, 17 KOs)
Michael Katsidis (23-1, 20 KOs)
Rocky Juarez (27-4, 19 KOs)
Jorge Barrios (47-3-1, 34 KOs)
HBO: Boxing
The evening's co-feature highlights two ambitious contenders, as Houston's Rocky Juarez squares off against hard-punching former champion Jorge Barrios,
Juan Diaz (33-1, 17 KOs)
Michael Katsidis (23-1, 20 KOs)
Rocky Juarez (27-4, 19 KOs)
Jorge Barrios (47-3-1, 34 KOs)
HBO: Boxing