PRESS RELEASE: Golden Boy Promotions, one of the world’s premier boxing promotional companies, today announced the addition of former boxing manager and advisor, Robert Diaz as a full time matchmaker.

Diaz, a San Francisco native of Mexican decent and the former advisor to three-time World Champion Marco Antonio Barrera and former manager to fighters such as the undefeated Dominic Salcido and five-time World Champion Manuel Medina, will, in addition to his matchmaking duties, also spearhead Golden Boy’s recruiting of the best young boxing talent worldwide.

“It’s a true pleasure to be a part of an extremely successful company such as Golden Boy Promotions,” said Diaz.  “I am going to put all of my effort and dedication into continuing to grow this tremendous and internationally known company.  Words cannot express how grateful and honored I am to be a part of the Golden Boy family.”

Eric Gomez, Vice President/Matchmaker of Golden Boy Promotions added, “The addition of Robert is very important to us because of his experience in matchmaking as well as his ability to locate and develop new talent.  Since this ability is integral to the long term success of any promotional company, Robert will be an extremely valuable addition to our team.”

Diaz, who currently lives in Sacramento, officially assumed his duties on October 12th, and will relocate in January 2008 in order to work at Golden Boy’s Los Angeles office.