*BREAKING NEWS* Diego 'Chico' Corrales R.I.P. **********

[zapman22]

All I can say is RIP and much respect the good thing is he lived life how he wanted to live and he fought like a true champion

[SuX0rZ]

he passed away this evening. pray for his family and more should be up. He died in a motorcyle in las vegas.

May he Rest in Piece.

Its a sad thing when a warrior like Corrales dies. I hope that many will be inspired by his legacy and that we shall all learn from him.
RIP

[LBSCFC]

RIP to a one hell of a fighter and man. my thoughts go to his family. he will be sorely missed

[El Gamo]

Jose Luis Castillo Statement

Tuesday, May 8 2007

Two time world champion Jose Luis Castillo of Mexico was very saddened today after learning that Diego Corrales had passed away in a motorcyle accident. "I was very surprised and upset when I heard about Chico. It really is tragic when something like this happens. My heart goes out to his family who I know he cared a lot about. I always liked Chico. We had what I would call as a friendly rivalry when we got into the ring. We had two amazing fights and our names will be linked forever. For me it was a privilege of knowing Chico and being part of such great fights."

http://www.fightnews.com/fightnews_2...ujroxXTOu.html

Nice statement from El Temible.

[BIG H]

Jose Luis Castillo Statement

Tuesday, May 8 2007

Two time world champion Jose Luis Castillo of Mexico was very saddened today after learning that Diego Corrales had passed away in a motorcyle accident. "I was very surprised and upset when I heard about Chico. It really is tragic when something like this happens. My heart goes out to his family who I know he cared a lot about. I always liked Chico. We had what I would call as a friendly rivalry when we got into the ring. We had two amazing fights and our names will be linked forever. For me it was a privilege of knowing Chico and being part of such great fights."

http://www.fightnews.com/fightnews_2...ujroxXTOu.html

Nice statement from El Temible.

CC El Gamo

[ricky_hitman]

Rip Chico *YNWA*.

[SigmaMu]

It all seems surreal, this would be a good time for Danny_G to do something that isn't slagging floyd and make a good tribute vid for Chico.

Chico, I thank you for all the memories and battles you have left us with. I hope you are in a better place and that you know your fans greatly appreciated your career, your heart, and for being such an all-around good guy.


R.I.P. Chico

Ok I already started on the blog:

http://my.opera.com/Diego_Corrales/

I added news, photos and I will make a tribute vid in the morning.
I have to go thru my videos and get things organized.

I am not hating on Floyd no more.
He is one of the best this generation has to offer.
He proved it to this skeptic on May 5th.
But I had to come back and rattle the cages of his fan boys just for old time sakes.

[SigmaMu]

A True Warrior.

So so sad... had to be Chico .. he couldnt go out any other way

Going to send a nice donation to help out Chico, his Wife and his 3 kids.

Hes one of those fighters that you feel you know and can relate to ... cant
say that much about boxers these days.

Good to see ya taansend

In lieu of flowers, the Corrales family has requested that donations be made in Chico's memory to your favorite charity.

I don't know how to interpret this because it says nothing about not sending money, it only talks about the flowers. BTW Chico's funeral has been postponed.

[DaxxKahn]

It all seems surreal, this would be a good time for Danny_G to do something that isn't slagging floyd and make a good tribute vid for Chico.

Chico, I thank you for all the memories and battles you have left us with. I hope you are in a better place and that you know your fans greatly appreciated your career, your heart, and for being such an all-around good guy.


R.I.P. Chico

Ok I already started on the blog:

http://my.opera.com/Diego_Corrales/

I added news, photos and I will make a tribute vid in the morning.
I have to go thru my videos and get things organized.

I am not hating on Floyd no more.
He is one of the best this generation has to offer.
He proved it to this skeptic on May 5th.
But I had to come back and rattle the cages of his fan boys just for old time sakes.

CC for the link....A lot of the fighters and promoters had good things to say about Chico...

Joshua Clottey

"I am devastated by this," said Clottey. "I am very sad and I want his family to know that I have love for them and I am here if they need me. Diego was a true warrior and this is a very sad day for me."

Joel Casamayor

Proclaimed today that he will dedicate his next fight to Corrales memory. “Boxing has lost a giant, and I’ve lost a rival and fierce competitor. My career will forever be linked to this man. I am deeply saddened to hear this tragic news. My heart felt sympathies go out to Corrales beautiful family… May “Chico” forever rest in peace.

Ricky Hatton

"It is absolutely tragic news. I had a lot of admiration for Diego Corrales and his mega-fight against Jose Luis Castillo deserves to be ranked among the finest of all time. I had often been linked with a fight against Corrales and it is a fight I would have loved. He was my kind of fighter, a fighter's fighter. He was very passionate about his sport and boxing is a lot worse off without him,"

Frank Warren

"This is a tragedy and my thoughts are with Diego's family and friends," said Warren.

"I remember when he came to Britain just after he had fought Castillo, and climbed into the ring before Ricky Hatton fought Kostya Tyszu in Manchester in June 2005.

"The reception he received from the crowd that night was amazing, and showed fight fans all over the world loved his bravery and his aggressive style of fighting.

"Outside the ropes he was a real charmer. Boxing has lost one of its stars."

Gary Shaw

"I am proud to have promoted one of the true warriors of the game.

"My heart goes out to his wife and kids. Boxing has lost one of the most exciting fighters in the ring."

"He fought recklessly and he lived recklessly. That was his style."

Bob Arum

Like everyone else in boxing, we are stunned and saddened at the tragic death of Diego Corrales. Years ago we helped launch Diego's boxing career and promoted many fights for him including his first championship bout. Diego was a class person who we were very fond of. Our deepest sympathies go out to his wife Michelle and the rest of his family.

May he rest in peace.

[smashup]

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[killersheep]

It all seems surreal, this would be a good time for Danny_G to do something that isn't slagging floyd and make a good tribute vid for Chico.

Chico, I thank you for all the memories and battles you have left us with. I hope you are in a better place and that you know your fans greatly appreciated your career, your heart, and for being such an all-around good guy.


R.I.P. Chico

Ok I already started on the blog:

http://my.opera.com/Diego_Corrales/

I added news, photos and I will make a tribute vid in the morning.
I have to go thru my videos and get things organized.

I am not hating on Floyd no more.
He is one of the best this generation has to offer.
He proved it to this skeptic on May 5th.
But I had to come back and rattle the cages of his fan boys just for old time sakes.

Thanks man CC for for that. The picture of the motorcycle is haunting.

[meowza]

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[sillent killer]

R.I.P. Chico
My thoughts go to his family, he was true warrior with heart of lion.
Thank you for all great fights you give to boxing fans,you will be missed my friend.

[CFH]

I still feel sick about this. Diego Corrales was a true warrior and a great talent. He epitomized the word heart, he never gave up, no matter how the odds were stacked against him. Diego, in victory or defeat, was always humble and never disrespected his opponents or fans by giving less than everything he had in any fight.
A fan favorite with the heart of a lion inside the ring, he seemed to be a genuine, good person out of the ring; he will be sadly missed.
R.I.P. Chico and much respect to your life and memory.

[SalTheButcher]

his legendary KO of castillio was on 5-7-05

his death was on 5-7-07