Lacy signs to box Nick Diaz in Fall 2011; Diaz still available for bout with GSP
The below press release was sent out this afternoon, announcing that Jeff Lacy would box Diaz this fall: A few…
The below press release was sent out this afternoon, announcing that Jeff Lacy would box Diaz this fall:
A few moments ago, former IBF super-middleweight champion & devastating knockout artist, Jeff “Left Hook” Lacy, officially signed on the dotted line to square off against Diaz in the Fall of 2011.
Lacy possesses the type of dangerous punching power in both hands that can end the double digit win streak of the rugged Northern California champion.
Don Chargin states, “This is a very dangerous fight for both men. Not only is this fight dangerous but stylistically it is very intriguing. I expected more resistance from fight fans and media in regards to this match-up but its amazing as to the hundreds of calls and e-mails I’ve received from fans on both sides wanting to see this match-up take place. I’ve received more than a few inquiries from some other very high-profile boxers that want to step up and fight Nick. Its been a real whirlwind.”
Chargin continues, “I’ve been around boxing for quite some time and I’ve seen a lot of great, tough fighters in my six decades within the sport. I believe that if Nick had been one of those kids who had picked up boxing from a youth, he’d undoubtedly be a world-champion today. Sometime within the next 2 weeks I’ll be personally making the trek to Cesar Gracies gym to setup a private, closed door sparring session between Nick and a few nameless top-level contenders I have in mind.”
Today, MMAJunkie.com spoke with Niaz’s management who clarified the situation, stating that Diaz would be available to fight Georges St. Pierre if the UFC asked:
At first glance, it appears boxing has won the battle for Nick Diaz’s heart.
Yet Diaz’s representative today told MMAjunkie.com (www.mmajunkie.com) that the fighter is willing to forgo a trip to the ring in the event that a fight materializes with welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre.
“Barring something like (UFC president) Dana White telling us, ‘Hey, we really need you to fight GSP at such-and-such a date and it conflicts with [boxing] – barring that, we’re going to fight Lacy,” said Diaz manager and trainer Cesar Gracie.
Of the possibility of Diaz vacating the bout with Lacy for a fight with St-Pierre, Gracie said he’d informed Chagrin about the contingency and the promoter would “have to be cool with that.”