Very sad news to report as Diego Corrales was pronounced dead due to injuries suffered in a motorcycle accident Monday evening.
"Chico" was an all-action fighter who had memorable fights with Joel Cassamayor and Jose Luis Castillo. His in-ring record was 40-5 with 33 knockouts.
Most boxing fans know of Diego's trouble with the law outside of the ring, but this is not a time to reflect on the bad in his life, but a time to remember him as a great boxer and by all accounts a good father.
He is survived by his wife and three children.
RIP Diego. You will be missed.
Links:
Maxboxing report
Wonderful piece by Thomas Gerbasi
Diego's Box Rec Entry