Diaz vs. Reyes is Set For The Golden Boy April 4 PPV

Mar 24, 2009 • 12:00 AM ET

By Mark Vester

The new opponent for Julio Diaz (36-4, 26KOs) , on Golden Boy's April 4 pay-per-view, is Rolando Reyes (30-4-2, 19KOs) - best known for a decision loss to Jose Luis Castillo in February 2006. He did stop former champion Stevie Johnston, who was past his best, in October 2007. He only fought four times since the 06 loss to Castillo, which is not exactly a good activity rate. Golden Boy matchmaker Eric Gomez confirmed the change to The Ring Online . Reyes replaces the injured Joel Casamayor.

The pay-per-view, called "Lightweight Lightning," takes place at the Frank Erwin Center in Austin, Texas. The main event will feature Edwin Valero (24-0, 24KOs) vs. Antonio Pitalua (46-3, 40 KOs) for the vacant WBC lightweight title. Also on the card, Michael Katsidis (24-2, 20KOs) vs. Jesus Chavez (44-4, 30KOs) and Carlos Hernandez (43-7-1, 24KOs) taking on Vicente Escobedo (19-1, 12 KOs), who replaced an injured Jorge Barrios.