
Video: Juan Diaz Discusses His Return To Boxing
Ryan Burton catches up with former lightweight champion Juan Diaz to discuss the latest with his career, the planned comeback and more.
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Ryan Burton catches up with former lightweight champion Juan Diaz to discuss the latest with his career, the planned comeback and more.

MGM GRAND, Las Vegas - Former WBA/WBO/IBF lightweight champion Juan "Baby Bull" Diaz was in attendance for the Erik Morales versus Marcos Maidana fight that took place on Saturday night. Diaz's promoter Golden Boy Promotions annouced that Diaz will be returning to the ring. Diaz told BoxingScene.com that he will look to fignt a couple tune ups and then make another world title run. "I am looking at coming back in June or July. I have been running and staying in shape so I should be ready."

BoxingScene.com was advised by manager Willie Savannah, that former undisputed lightweight king Juan "Baby Bull" Diaz (35-4, 17KOs) has made a decision to stage one final championship run. Diaz is already in training for his ring return. The pride of Houston has been inactive since losing a twelve round decision in his rematch with Juan Manuel Marquez last July.