Diaz pulls out of McCloskey fight. Chop chop steps up instead

[gingeralbino]

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Dungiven light-welterweight Paul McCloskey has a change of opponent for his contest in Belfast on 5 May after former IBF world lightweight champion Julio Diaz pulled out of the bout.

Diaz has been forced to withdraw from the bill because of weight problems.

Instead, McCloskey will fight DeMarcus Corley who is currently ranked 15th by the World Boxing Council.

McCloskey will hope that victory over the American could edge him towards another world title shot.

Thai fighter Prawet Singwangcha was linked with a possible bout with the Northern Irishman but that match-up also fell through before the Corley contest was agreed.

The contest will take place at the King's Hall as McCloskey, 32, aims to press his claims for another world title shot.

McCloskey has not fought since beating Breidis Prescott in September 2011.

That came five months after McCloskey lost to Amir Khan on a controversial points decision in Manchester.

The then WBA light-welterweight champion got the verdict after the contest was stopped in the sixth when McCloskey sustained a gash above an eye.

[Alonzo Harris]

fairly decent swap, I like Chop Chop the guy deserves to make a little money.

[P4P_No1]

Looking forward to this fight.

[gingeralbino]

fairly decent swap, I like Chop Chop the guy deserves to make a little money.

he gave Maidana a good fight but McCloskey should beat him easily enough.

Mind u, i thought he'd beat Prescott easily too. Didnt end up that way

[T-97]

To be fair, Chop Chop isn't a bad replacement. I just hope he has enough time to train and get into shape, would be shame if he comes in out of shape and got beaten easily because of it.

[gingeralbino]

Winner could get a WBC title shot:

http://www.irish-boxing.com/2012/04/...c-title-clash/

Paul McCloskey will face DeMarcus Corley on May 5 at the King’s Hall in Belfast live on Sky Sports – and the winner could land a shot at the WBC light welterweight crown.

The former WBO light welterweight World champion ranked 15 by the WBC replaces Julio Diaz as Dudey’s opponent after the Mexican raised concerns about making the 140-pound weight limit.

Corley won his world title in 2001 with a first round stoppage of Felix Flores and made two successful defences against Ener Julio and Randall Bailey before dropping a split decision to Zab Judah in July 2003.

The 37 year old took Floyd Mayweather Jr the distance in 2004 and faced Miguel Cotto the following year for his old title. Corley travelled to England to face Junior Witter for the WBC belt in 2006 and went the distance with Marcos Maidana for the WBA belt in 2010.

Corley proved he still has plenty to offer as he claimed the NABF light welterweight title against previously unbeaten New Yorker Gabriel Bracero in the Big Apple in January, and DiBella has predicted a possible route to a shot at the WBC belt through another of his fighters, New York-based Londoner Ajose Olusegun, who is hoping to face current champion Danny Garcia.

“Chop Chop is a former world champion and is coming off a great comeback win against an undefeated fighter,” said Di Bella. “He is eager to take a shot at McCloskey. If McCloskey were to defeat DeMarcus though, and after Ajose Olusegun wins the title from Danny Garcia, an Olusegun-McCloskey match-up would certainly be very attractive for all fight fans, particularly those in the U.K. and Ireland.”

McCloskey closes the curtain on Belfast’s biggest boxing bill against Corley following the all-Irish Betfair Prizefighter Middleweights and six-round outings for Martin Lindsay and Prizefighter Prospect Jamie Conlan, and the former unbeaten European champion says he’s happy to face anyone for a second World title shot after his tilt at Amir Khan ended in disappointment.

“I’ve always said that I would go through anyone to win a World title and that includes both Ajose and Danny Garcia,” said McCloskey. “Corley has been in with the very best in the business and is on a high after beating Bracero so it’s a good test for me.”

Limited tickets are available priced at £30 (unreserved) and £40 (reserved balcony or unreserved floor). Tickets priced at £60 (outer-ringside) and £100 (ringside) are also available, with all tickets on sale with Ticketmaster on0844 277 4455 – UK/Northern Ireland customers, 0818 719 300 – Republic of Ireland customers and atwww.ticketmaster.ie.

[gingeralbino]

On another note, ill be glad to see Martin Lindsay fighting again. he disappeared after he lost the British FW title to Simpson, decent fighter, seems like a sound bloke. Hopefully he can get back to the British title level

[Hougigo]

Winner could get a WBC title shot:

http://www.irish-boxing.com/2012/04/...c-title-clash/

Paul McCloskey will face DeMarcus Corley on May 5 at the King’s Hall in Belfast live on Sky Sports – and the winner could land a shot at the WBC light welterweight crown.

The former WBO light welterweight World champion ranked 15 by the WBC replaces Julio Diaz as Dudey’s opponent after the Mexican raised concerns about making the 140-pound weight limit.

Corley won his world title in 2001 with a first round stoppage of Felix Flores and made two successful defences against Ener Julio and Randall Bailey before dropping a split decision to Zab Judah in July 2003.

The 37 year old took Floyd Mayweather Jr the distance in 2004 and faced Miguel Cotto the following year for his old title. Corley travelled to England to face Junior Witter for the WBC belt in 2006 and went the distance with Marcos Maidana for the WBA belt in 2010.

Corley proved he still has plenty to offer as he claimed the NABF light welterweight title against previously unbeaten New Yorker Gabriel Bracero in the Big Apple in January, and DiBella has predicted a possible route to a shot at the WBC belt through another of his fighters, New York-based Londoner Ajose Olusegun, who is hoping to face current champion Danny Garcia.

“Chop Chop is a former world champion and is coming off a great comeback win against an undefeated fighter,” said Di Bella. “He is eager to take a shot at McCloskey. If McCloskey were to defeat DeMarcus though, and after Ajose Olusegun wins the title from Danny Garcia, an Olusegun-McCloskey match-up would certainly be very attractive for all fight fans, particularly those in the U.K. and Ireland.”

McCloskey closes the curtain on Belfast’s biggest boxing bill against Corley following the all-Irish Betfair Prizefighter Middleweights and six-round outings for Martin Lindsay and Prizefighter Prospect Jamie Conlan, and the former unbeaten European champion says he’s happy to face anyone for a second World title shot after his tilt at Amir Khan ended in disappointment.

“I’ve always said that I would go through anyone to win a World title and that includes both Ajose and Danny Garcia,” said McCloskey. “Corley has been in with the very best in the business and is on a high after beating Bracero so it’s a good test for me.”

Limited tickets are available priced at £30 (unreserved) and £40 (reserved balcony or unreserved floor). Tickets priced at £60 (outer-ringside) and £100 (ringside) are also available, with all tickets on sale with Ticketmaster on0844 277 4455 – UK/Northern Ireland customers, 0818 719 300 – Republic of Ireland customers and atwww.ticketmaster.ie.

Ha, hahaha.
No, they won't.
Well maybe, it'll be funny if Corley got a WBC shot. I mean, props to him for still being in the game and testing out younger boxers ( I think he won his last match), but a title shot?
Maybe if Marquez doesn't fight Rios/Gesta and goes straight for Garcia's belt.

[gingeralbino]

Ha, hahaha.
No, they won't.
Well maybe, it'll be funny if Corley got a WBC shot. I mean, props to him for still being in the game and testing out younger boxers ( I think he won his last match), but a title shot?
Maybe if Marquez doesn't fight Rios/Gesta and goes straight for Garcia's belt.

yeah i cant see it tbh, besides McCloskey's last fight was for an eliminator for one of the 5000 WBA belts so he's more likely to fight for that title (again)

[MurkaMan]

yeah i cant see it tbh, besides McCloskey's last fight was for an eliminator for one of the 5000 WBA belts so he's more likely to fight for that title (again)

I like this fight...I think Paul is very entertaining and been trying to start watching more of his fights, so I will not miss it for anything!