Diego Corrales died last night. RIP Chico

Fish · Post by **Fish** » 08 May 2007, 14:47

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eOlgFjWx ... be missed

Autobarn · Post by **Autobarn** » 08 May 2007, 14:49

hitman_hatton1 wrote:
Final Fight wrote:I felt his boxing career was through.
definitely at 147.

if he couldn't make 140 then i felt he should retire.

i think he may have picked up a title at 140 with some of the names there at the moment.

he would have beaten guys like m'baye, torres and n'dou.

but he wouldn't have been able to make the weight sadly.

leforge · Post by **leforge** » 08 May 2007, 15:24

RIP what a shame to lose his life at such a young age.

TerribleTerry · Post by **TerribleTerry** » 08 May 2007, 17:44

He came to throw it down every time out - you couldnt help but admire his fighting spirit

RIP Chico

Here is a rather grusome video of the crash site, taken not long after the accident. The bike looks totalled - a shocking, stark reminder of the potential perils we face on the road every day..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qjehZW7_JrY

Phenomenal-Nutrition · Post by **Phenomenal-Nutrition** » 09 May 2007, 07:13

Third time I've come on this thread, still can't believe it

Razor · Post by **Razor** » 09 May 2007, 11:06

MightyWarrior · Post by **MightyWarrior** » 09 May 2007, 11:14

That's a sobering video of the crash site....

How strange that he died exactly two years to the day of his epic win over Castillo...you'd half expect him to get up and walk away - unbelievable.

I first took notice of him during his jaw dropping win over Manfredy: he looked like a mini Tommy Hearns that night - a truly fearsome hitter at 130. Still Floyd's best win for me, when he beat Diego.

A terrific fighter who could have held his own in any era I reckon. He might not have won them all, but the other guy would certainly know he'd been in a fight, that's for sure.

Neri · Post by **Neri** » 09 May 2007, 11:14

Neri · Post by **Neri** » 09 May 2007, 11:25

Let's just hope he get's right into the IBHOF when eligable. Will it have to wait 5 years from the date of his death or can he go right in now because of what has happened?

Phenomenal-Nutrition · Post by **Phenomenal-Nutrition** » 09 May 2007, 11:34

Shaw must feel fittingly bad about himself for feeding Corrales to Clottey as an act of vengence for Corrales leaving him for Golden Boy.

I wonder how this will affect Castillo - it could ruin him or give him extra vigour.

kevo · Post by **kevo** » 09 May 2007, 11:55

Still can't believe this, hasn't sunk in yet.

Favourite moment will always be the first Castillo fight. I didn't get to see the fight untill one week later, and despite knowing the result, the ending still had me screaming at the TV!

We were priviliged to have had such a fighter in our era, the antithesis to all the over protected fighters of today.

RIP Chico

TerribleTerry · Post by **TerribleTerry** » 09 May 2007, 12:08

Chico's fighting spirit was graphically illustrated when he argued with both his corner and the ref over being stopped, in his eyes prematurely.

Against Mayweather he even went as far as to fire his step dad Ray Wood from his corner altogether! It goes to show how much fighting to the end meant to him.

That incident was reinforced when he pleaded with the doctor and ref to be allowed to continue with a badly torn mouth that was pi55ing blood against Castillo in their second fight - there was just no quit in him..

KOJOE90 · Post by **KOJOE90** » 09 May 2007, 12:46

silkov · Post by **silkov** » 09 May 2007, 13:39

Terry D wrote:
Phenomenal-Nutrition wrote:Third time I've come on this thread, still can't believe it
Depressing isn't it? A website gets ditched and it gets seven pages, a crowd-pleasing fighter dies and we muster up three pages?

Perhaps we should re-start this with a memories of Diego post? Even the bad ones.

Mine is his last fight. Despite being out-gunned inside Diego took the fight there and did not flinch for a second. Perhaps going on the outside and working off his jab would have just delayed the pain but in taking the fight right to Clottey Diego served us up another war and post-fight was still talking about getting back on the horse and serving up more for us.

Do you have a copy of the Clottey fight as I'd very much like to see it... maybe we could do a swap?...

jamesmcdonnell · Post by **jamesmcdonnell** » 09 May 2007, 13:50

I know this may seem an innappropriate time, but did Corralles ever remind anyone else of the pink panther....?

Phenomenal-Nutrition · Post by **Phenomenal-Nutrition** » 09 May 2007, 14:04

silkov wrote:
Terry D wrote:
Phenomenal-Nutrition wrote:Third time I've come on this thread, still can't believe it
Depressing isn't it? A website gets ditched and it gets seven pages, a crowd-pleasing fighter dies and we muster up three pages?

Perhaps we should re-start this with a memories of Diego post? Even the bad ones.

Mine is his last fight. Despite being out-gunned inside Diego took the fight there and did not flinch for a second. Perhaps going on the outside and working off his jab would have just delayed the pain but in taking the fight right to Clottey Diego served us up another war and post-fight was still talking about getting back on the horse and serving up more for us.
Do you have a copy of the Clottey fight as I'd very much like to see it... maybe we could do a swap?...

Think its on youtube, parts of it are at least

silkov · Post by **silkov** » 09 May 2007, 14:27

jamesmcdonnell wrote:I know this may seem an innappropriate time, but did Corralles ever remind anyone else of the pink panther....?

I know what you mean, there was definately something catlike about him... he went through his nine lives too quick sadly...

josh fg · Post by **josh fg** » 09 May 2007, 14:57

Takes balls that I don't know many fighters with to get up 5 times and still want to fight someone who clearly has the beating of you.

Truly great heart, shame he only got a passing refference on the BBC he was so good. Hope he made enough money to sort his family out.

Neri · Post by **Neri** » 09 May 2007, 17:42

http://www.fightnews.com

The world was stunned by the news Monday night that two-division world champion Diego Corrales was killed in a motorcycle accident in Las Vegas. Here are statements from important boxing notables:

Two time world champion Jose Luis Castillo of Mexico was very saddened after learning that Diego Corrales had passed away in a motorcyle accident. "I was very surprised and upset when I heard about Chico. It really is tragic when something like this happens. My heart goes out to his family who I know he cared a lot about. I always liked Chico. We had what I would call as a friendly rivalry when we got into the ring. We had two amazing fights and our names will be linked forever. For me it was a privilege of knowing Chico and being part of such great fights."

"I'm still in shock over this news and this is a sad day for this sport," said Leon Margules, Executive Director of Seminole Warriors Boxing. "Diego was a fighter who never did anything halfway, and we loved him for it. He was a fighter's fighter and his attitude in and out of the ring made him a great ambassador for boxing. My thoughts and prayers are with his family at this time. He will be missed." Seminole Warriors Boxing sends its sincerest condolences to the family and friends of 'Chico', one of the sport's greatest warriors and a friend to everyone who met him.

IBF flyweight champion Vic Darchinyan contacted Fightnews.com to express his sorrow at hearing of the death of his friend Diego "Chico" Corrales. Darchinyan stated. "It is a tragedy that such a great boxer and good friend should die at such a young age. I met and trained with Diego on two different occasions while I was training for fights in the USA. He was training for Jose Luis Castillo. He was a true gentleman and outstanding champion. I would like to offer my condolences to his family and friends. He was a good man."--Ray Wheatley

WBC Statement: Facing the unfortunate news of Diego Corrales´ death (last Monday at 10 p.m.), the WBC declares a worldwide mourning day in the scope of our sport, and sends its deepest condolences to the former Lightweight and Super-Featherweight world champion´s family....rest in peace, this man who was a great boxer!

"This is a tragedy and my thoughts are with Diego's family and friends," said promoter allegedly. "I remember when he came to Britain just after he had fought Castillo, and climbed into the ring before Ricky Hatton fought Kostya Tyszu in Manchester in June 2005. The reception he received from the crowd that night was amazing, and showed fight fans all over the world loved his bravery and his aggressive style of fighting. Outside the ropes he was a real charmer. Boxing has lost one of its stars."

"This is a horrible tragedy and a very sad day for boxing," said TV executive Ken Hershman. "We lost not only one of the most determined and competitive fighters of a generation, but also a friend. Having worked with him for many years, on so many important events for the sport, I can say that Diego was a gentleman and a champion both in and out of the ring."

lvlarc · Post by **lvlarc** » 09 May 2007, 17:47

Still can't believe it to be honest. Let's hope Hatton/Castillo show some of Corrales' warrior spirit come June 23, I'm sure they'll do him a great tribute.

caster · Post by **caster** » 10 May 2007, 14:21

okay, the guy had a bit of history but nobody can deny he had a true warriors heart.

Owain · Post by **Owain** » 11 May 2007, 21:04

R.I.P. Diego - a true warrior.