If the island nation of Cuba were to produce its first professional heavyweight champion, numerous boxing experts, writers, and fans thought Juan Carlos Gomez would be the man.

Friday, August 13, 2004 – Enter Yanqui Diaz.

In a battle between Cuban born heavyweights, Diaz went into the fight as a heavy underdog and surprised many. Within one round Diaz knocked out the highly regarded Gomez. [details (http://www.boxingscene.com/?m=show&id=532)]

At least JCG redeemed himself to some degree against Defiagbon. Let's see if this does anything for his confidence against more elite boxers in the division.

Yanqui Diaz could be the real deal.With his size and timing with that big right hand,he definetly can make noise in the aweful Heavyweight division.We'l see if he is the real deal if he can get by Peter,which I think he can.