By Richard Cloutier

Groupe Yvon Michel is set to hold a press conference in Montreal to announce the signing of Olympic gold medalist (2008) Felix Diaz (9-0-0) of the Dominican Republic. GYM will co-promote Diaz with Golden Boy Promotions. Diaz, who competes in the welterweight division, will return this Friday at Texas Station Casino in Las Vegas. The event, presented by Golden Boy Promotions, will be broadcast on Telefutura. Diaz will face a boxer named Larry Dallas Smith (10-5-0) on the show.