8 Count Boxing: David Diaz Throws First Pitch For Chicago Cubs

Former lightweight world champion David Diaz took a break from his Chicago based training camp to take to the mound prior to the Chicago Cubs/Milwaukee Brewers game on Wednesday night.

Under the watchful eye of manager Lou Piniella and pitching coach Larry Rothschild, the lifelong Cubs fan threw a perfect strike to Cubs catcher Geovany Soto for the second year in a row.

Diaz is currently training in Chicago for his showdown against two-time former world champion Jesus Chavez on September 26 at Chicago ’s UIC Pavilion.

The Diaz/Chavez ten round lightweight main event headlines the September 26 fight card presented by Dominic Pesoli’s 8 Count Productions.

Tickets are priced at $151, $101, $76, $51 and $31, and are available through Ticketmaster (www.ticketmaster.com), the UIC Pavilion Box Office (312-413-5740) and the 8 Count Productions Office (312-226-5800).

Doors on the evening of the event will open at 7pm with the first bell at 8pm. The UIC Pavilion is located at 525 S. Racine , just one block south of the Eisenhower Expressway. For further information, please visit their website at www.uicpavilion.com. ). The UIC Pavilion is now serving alcohol at all boxing events.