WBA Lightweight champion Juan Diaz has pulled-out of his April 23, 2005, defense against Ebo Elder, due to a cut that he suffered during sparring this morning. The fight, which was to be the co-main event of the first pay-per-view card presented by ESPN is to be replaced by undefeated prospect Raul Martinez. More information will be provided as it is received.
Please stay tuned to SaddoBoxing.com for more exclusive reports on this situation and more previews to the rest of the action on the upcoming april 23rd fight card that still includes Jameel McCline vs. Calvin Brock, Shane Mosley vs. David Estrada and Antonio Margarito vs. Kermit Cintron.