Trilogy

On ESPN 2 Friday Night Fights Joel Casamayor won a lackluster fight and then through a translator confronted Diego Corrales to put up his 135 lbs. Junior Lightweight title. The verbals assaults that Corrales and Casamayor traded brought excitement to the telecast and even though Corrales deemed Casamayor as an unworthy oppontent, contracts were signed this week for Corrales vs. Casamayor III. In their first fight, Corrales was stopped by Casamayor when the referee and doctor decided that he could not continue after suffering cuts to his mouth and lips. Corrales won the rematch and now we are set for the trilogy. This trilogy doesn't have as much excitement as Corrales vs. Castillo, since Casamayor looks like he has slowed down a bit over the last few fights. Corrales will win by knockout and look for one or two more big paydays before he hangs up his gloves. Corrales reminds me of Gatti in that they are both not great fighters but have tremendous heart, determination and power in both hands. With Gatti soon to retire after his decisive loss to Baldomir, your only chance to see another warrior with as much heart is to watch Diego Chico Corrales.