FORMER WBC LIGHTWEIGHT CHAMPION, DAVID DIAZ IS HELPING YOUTH BOXING IN ILLINOIS

Popular and charismatic Mexican-American, ex WBC  lightweight champion, David Diaz, who also shone  as amateur in  Chicago, hasn`t forgotten  the sport he loves.

After his retirement in 2011, David  decided to train youngsters at his gym in Chicago. For David, being able to transmit his knowledge and helping  youth,  is the most important thing he has fondly found and cherishes,  after leaving the ring. He acknowledged that big social problems can occur, so with this, kids can find a refuge from the streets, drugs and a downward path leading to crime.

David, who represented USA in the Atlanta Olympics in 1996, commented that this program seeks to work with kids and  youth. It started 3 years ago and now they have 4 state champions, looking to train a hatful more.

He commented that the sport sometimes is unfair, and that’s precisely why you have to give your absolute best and love it with all your soul.

He commented that the impactful message he wants to impart, is   that boxing is a sport of love and discipline.  You cannot be a world champion without sacrifices and hard training .

David distinguished always for being a powerful puncher and and a fearless fighter inside the ring,  remembered the time he defeated Erik “Terrible” Morales, at the Allstate Arena in Chicago. It was dream fulfilled.

“Boxing gave me great things. It taught me a way of life and I can`t thank all the people involved enough for helping me to make my dream come  true. Today I want to teach kids the art of boxing, starting with self defence. I am very happy to have  this amazing opportunity.”