Matt Ortega

Brutality is what brings fans to the game. Savagery is what has made boxing great. It has elegant moments and it has savage moments. But it’s still a great game. One on one it can be beautiful.

-Diego “Chico” Corrales
former two-division boxing champion
(August 25, 1977 - May 7, 2007)

Three years ago today, Corrales defeated José Luis Castillo in a brutal, come-from-behind, 10 round war for the WBC lightweight title that will certainly go down as one of the greatest ever.

One year ago today, Corrales was killed in a three-vehicle motorcycle accident on the Las Vegas strip.

Corrales, 29, will be remembered as one of the fiercest fighters of his era, a never-say-die warrior who thrilled legions of fans with several action-packed fights.

Watch the tenth and final round:

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