Financial terms of the deal, which included a signing bonus, were not disclosed but Savannah told ESPN.com that the agreement goes through December 2010 and calls for Diaz to fight eight times -- twice more this year and three times in each of 2009 and 2010.
"And I am hoping it lasts through Juan's career," Savannah said of the deal.
"Very relieved," said Savannah, who said he regretted signing with King. "A lot of other promoters made proposals to sign Juan and I wanted to go with each of them, but after meeting with [Golden Boy CEO] Richard [Schaefer] in Las Vegas at the Pacquiao-Marquez fight [on March 15], I felt pretty comfortable. We've been talking for the past couple of weeks. I have a good feeling about it. I felt very comfortable with Richard. I told him over the weekend we better wrap this thing up because you know how I am. It's a good fit I think."
I am happy about this, that means he will fight 2 more times this year. I think he should fight a comeback fight in houston vs like a Javier Jauregui or Edner Cherry guy on Boxing After Dark or even ESPN try to get ratings. I am very excited, He will be back on top in no time
"And I am hoping it lasts through Juan's career," Savannah said of the deal.
"Very relieved," said Savannah, who said he regretted signing with King. "A lot of other promoters made proposals to sign Juan and I wanted to go with each of them, but after meeting with [Golden Boy CEO] Richard [Schaefer] in Las Vegas at the Pacquiao-Marquez fight [on March 15], I felt pretty comfortable. We've been talking for the past couple of weeks. I have a good feeling about it. I felt very comfortable with Richard. I told him over the weekend we better wrap this thing up because you know how I am. It's a good fit I think."
I am happy about this, that means he will fight 2 more times this year. I think he should fight a comeback fight in houston vs like a Javier Jauregui or Edner Cherry guy on Boxing After Dark or even ESPN try to get ratings. I am very excited, He will be back on top in no time
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