By Boxing Press November 12th, 2004 All Boxing News
Yanqui Diaz, the man that knocked out former undefeated WBC cruiserweight champion Juan Carlos Gomez will take on heavyweight journeyman Vaughn Bean tonight in the featured attraction of the fight card being held in Green Bay Wisconsin, USA. Diaz, whose full name is Yamplier Azcuy Diaz is a former Cuban amateur that turned professional in 2002 and has already fought six times this year. Bean is a one time heavyweight contender who has lost to Michael Moorer, Evander Holyfield and Vitali Klitschko. The experience level between the two fighters is huge, but Diaz is a fighter on the move and it will be exciting to see how he deals with the more seasoned campaigner.
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