WEIGHTS: JOAN GUZMAN 135 LBS. & AMETH DIAZ 134.25 LBS.
Joan Guzman (28-0, 17 KOs) is in his native Dominican Republic to take on World Boxing Association (WBA) Fedelatin lightweight champion Ameth Diaz (25-7, 19 KOs) of Panama this Saturday, Dec. 20, from El Palacio de los Deportes in Guzman’s hometown of Santo Domingo.
The 12-round fight is promoted by Jay Boxing Promotions and will be Guzman’s first since outpointing Soto last November. The bout also serves as a WBA lightweight title eliminator.
The fight will be available on DIRECTV Channel 434 and DISH NETWORK Channel 844 (please check local listings for time in your area).
Guzman didn’t have much to say at the weigh in, but he did share a few thoughts.
JOAN GUZMAN
“I had a great training camp and made weight without a problem. I am feeling strong and healthy and I’m ready to give Diaz one of the toughest fights of his career.
“I did not come to the Dominican Republic to lose in front of my people. Everyone will see Saturday that their Dominican champ is back and better than ever.”