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Exclusive Interview: Juan Diaz
By Ryan ********
9-18-06
I recently met up with Juan Diaz at a press conference in Manhattan to announce his addition to the November 4 Showtime date in a co-featured bout on the undercard of the Sergei Lyakhovich-Shannon Briggs WBO Heavyweight title fight. Diaz, 30-0 (15 KO), also revealed his new deal with Don King Promotions. Diaz, who turns 23 next week, will be facing the formidable TBA.
********: Do you know who your next opponent is?
Diaz: "I don't know my next opponent, but I know it's going to be November 4 on Showtime."
********: Are you still in school, and what is your major?
Diaz: "Yeah, I'm still at the University of Houston downtown and my major is Government."
********: Do you live on campus or do you still live with your parents?
Diaz: "No no, I still live with my parents."
********: Pacquiao recently said that he thought he could beat you. What do you think of the Pacman as a fighter and would you like to fight him?
Diaz: "Definitely, I think he's a great champion, a great fighter. He puts alot of pressure, he fights with alot of intensity. If he wants to fight me, I'll tell him bring it on. Come up to the lightweight division and I'll give him a chance."
********: What about a showdown with Jesus Chavez. Would you be interested in that?
Diaz: "Definitely, it interests me. I want to fight the best to prove that I'm the best. Whatever fight comes up, well...."
********: What are your thoughts on Barrera-Juarez, and can Juarez rebound from that loss?
Diaz: "It's going to be hard. He looked a little bad and he didn't do what he said he was going to do. It's going to be tough for him to bounce back."
********: How will your new deal with Don King affect your career?
Diaz: "I think it's a new chapter in my career and my life. I think it's going to make it better. I think it's going to make me alot better, more publicity. He's one of the best promoters out there. All it can do is make me better."
********: There were talks that you were supposed to face Lakva Sim for a second time. Why hasn't that fight come off, and is that still in your plans?
Diaz: "Laka Sim is not in the plans anymore because he had visa plans at first, and he didn't get ready for the fight. Plus, I think he retired."
********: Are you in training camp right now?
Diaz: "I'm doing a little training. Swimming, running, and lifting weights.
********: Do you have anything you would like to say to the fans in closing?
Diaz: I want to thank them for all their support and everything they've gave me.
Any questions, comments? Send them to my email at mc_rson@yahoo.com . My ******* address is http://www.*******.com/asian_sensation201 . My website is http://www.boxingscene.com/ryan******** .
By Ryan ********
9-18-06
I recently met up with Juan Diaz at a press conference in Manhattan to announce his addition to the November 4 Showtime date in a co-featured bout on the undercard of the Sergei Lyakhovich-Shannon Briggs WBO Heavyweight title fight. Diaz, 30-0 (15 KO), also revealed his new deal with Don King Promotions. Diaz, who turns 23 next week, will be facing the formidable TBA.
********: Do you know who your next opponent is?
Diaz: "I don't know my next opponent, but I know it's going to be November 4 on Showtime."
********: Are you still in school, and what is your major?
Diaz: "Yeah, I'm still at the University of Houston downtown and my major is Government."
********: Do you live on campus or do you still live with your parents?
Diaz: "No no, I still live with my parents."
********: Pacquiao recently said that he thought he could beat you. What do you think of the Pacman as a fighter and would you like to fight him?
Diaz: "Definitely, I think he's a great champion, a great fighter. He puts alot of pressure, he fights with alot of intensity. If he wants to fight me, I'll tell him bring it on. Come up to the lightweight division and I'll give him a chance."
********: What about a showdown with Jesus Chavez. Would you be interested in that?
Diaz: "Definitely, it interests me. I want to fight the best to prove that I'm the best. Whatever fight comes up, well...."
********: What are your thoughts on Barrera-Juarez, and can Juarez rebound from that loss?
Diaz: "It's going to be hard. He looked a little bad and he didn't do what he said he was going to do. It's going to be tough for him to bounce back."
********: How will your new deal with Don King affect your career?
Diaz: "I think it's a new chapter in my career and my life. I think it's going to make it better. I think it's going to make me alot better, more publicity. He's one of the best promoters out there. All it can do is make me better."
********: There were talks that you were supposed to face Lakva Sim for a second time. Why hasn't that fight come off, and is that still in your plans?
Diaz: "Laka Sim is not in the plans anymore because he had visa plans at first, and he didn't get ready for the fight. Plus, I think he retired."
********: Are you in training camp right now?
Diaz: "I'm doing a little training. Swimming, running, and lifting weights.
********: Do you have anything you would like to say to the fans in closing?
Diaz: I want to thank them for all their support and everything they've gave me.
Any questions, comments? Send them to my email at mc_rson@yahoo.com . My ******* address is http://www.*******.com/asian_sensation201 . My website is http://www.boxingscene.com/ryan******** .
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