[BtownJay]

What a sad sad morning for me. One of my favorite current fighters to watch, was killed last night in a motorcycle accident. He was an all action fighter with a never say quit attitude. He was in some of the best fights in recent history. I will miss you Chico.


Just moments ago, Rob Scott of DoghouseBoxing is confirming some very sad news, that Diego Corrales has died. Diego Corrales, 29, was killed in a motorcycle accident. Diego's manager, James Prince, has now confirmed the sad news in the media.

A spokesman at the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department also confirmed there was an accident at the intersection of Fort Apache and Russell Roads in southwest Las Vegas, however the spokesman did not provide any further details on the accident.

Quoted by the Kevin Iole of Yahoo.com, Prince, who had just arrived at the scene shortly after 9:50 p.m. PT, (Monday) confirmed, "It's true, I'm sad to say. I'm looking at the scene now."

In other media reports, Promoter Gary Shaw said Corrales was driving at a high rate of speed on his motorcycle when he crashed into the back of a car. It happened about 10 miles west of the Las Vegas Strip on Monday night.

Shaw quoted in the media, said: "He's laying there as we speak with a helmet on his head under a sheet," Shaw added: "It appears he was thrown a great distance."

"He fought recklessly and he lived recklessly," Shaw said. "That was his style."

Corrales is survived by his wife and their daughter, Daylia. They had another child on the way. Corrales will be sorley missed. Stay tuned to DoghouseBoxing for more updates on the passing of Diego Corrales.

Diego Corrales has Died