Warriors issues statement on Corrales passing

09/05/2007

Warriors issues statement on Corrales passing

HOLLYWOOD, FL, May 9 - Seminole Warriors Boxing was stunned by the news Monday night that two-division world champion Diego Corrales was killed in a motorcycle accident in Las Vegas.  The entire company sends its sincerest condolences to the family and friends of ‘Chico’, one of the sport’s greatest warriors and a friend to everyone who met him.

“I’m still in shock over this news and this is a sad day for this sport,” said Leon Margules, Executive Director of Seminole Warriors Boxing.  “Diego was a fighter who never did anything halfway, and we loved him for it.  He was a fighter’s fighter and his attitude in and out of the ring made him a great ambassador for boxing.  My thoughts and prayers are with his family at this time.  He will be missed.”. 


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