Ishe Smith: This one is for Diego

29/04/2008

Ishe Smith: This one is for Diego

PRESS RELEASE: I am dedicating this fight to Diego "Chico" Coralles and my Children.  My 3 babies is all I have in this world and I want to secure their future's, so this fight is dedicated to them and what I am trying to accomplish for them.  Diego gave me my first opportunity to fight on ESPN when I was the Co-Main Event against SaL Lopez. Here it is almost 5 years later and I am finally getting my own Main Event slot on the best sports network in the world. Diego always told me their is only one way to go out, and that is on your back. Not only did I consider him a boxing friend but our families were close as well, getting together on several occasions. I miss you Chico and I promise I will not let you down, R.I.P brother and I know you will be watching from the heavens above.  Champ guns will be blazing tomorrow night and in 22 years I have never touched the canvas, but your right, their is only one way to go out, and if I do it will be the way you put it.  I would like to thank Supreme Protein Bars and Vitamin Water for making this an awesome camp, please tune in to ESPN 2 tomorrow night. Check your local listings!