Diego Corrales, known for his legendary fight against José Luis Castillo in 2005, tragically died in a motorcycle crash near the fight venue 17 years ago today. The fight is remembered as one of the greatest in boxing history, with Corrales unifying the 135 titles in a stunning comeback. The bout is hailed as one of the toughest in boxing history, showcasing Corrales as a warrior. The intense rivalry between Manny Pacquiao and Juan Manuel Marquez began in 2004 with a remarkable draw after 12 spirited rounds, marking the start of their epic series of fights.
Fight of the Century. https://t.co/L50aBm877u
Probably the best boxing 🥊 match I ever saw in person (was working for @DRFlive at the time) https://t.co/mflMlJFyue
HBO poster in my #boxing collection from the great first fight between then-lineal featherweight champion @MannyPacquiao & unified titleholder Juan Manuel Marquez, which I was ringside to cover at the MGM Grand -- 20 years ago today. https://t.co/pCuyUKTo0A
Extremely rare site poster that hung in MGM Grand light box during fight week in my #boxing collection from legendary 1st fight between all-time greats @MannyPacquiao & JM Marquez, a draw for 126 supremacy. I was ringside for all 4 of their bouts but No. 1 was 20 years ago today. https://t.co/nxRiHV3Y6z
Extremely rare program (small print run, unsold thrown away on fight night) in my #boxing collection from epic 1st fight between @MannyPacquiao & Juan Manuel Marquez, a draw for 126 supremacy. I was privileged to be ringside for all 4 of their bouts. No. 1 was 20 years ago today. https://t.co/SW7NqjeRhg
#OnThisDay in 2004, the rivalry between Manny Pacquiao and Juan Manuel Marquez officially began 😤 https://t.co/eLygw9pqH6
In the first fight of their bitterly contested rivalry, Juan Manuel Marquez fought back remarkably from three first-round knockdowns against a renowned finisher in Manny Pacquiao to earn a draw after 12 spirited and wildly exciting rounds #OnThisDay in 2004. https://t.co/2pBYZojsfj
19 years ago Diego Corrales & José Luis Castillo unleashed hell in the middle of the Mandalay Bay Events Center and finished with the greatest round in boxing history. https://t.co/QKNBculHqQ
Scarce site poster in my #boxing collection from when @bivol_d outpointed then-P4P No. 1 Canelo to retain the WBA light heavyweight title in an upset I was ringside to cover -- 2 years ago today. @VadimKTeam https://t.co/H58qv3frKS
This fight is legendary. Diego Corrales will always be remembered for this. One of the toughest warriors in boxing history https://t.co/riuA0Lg90H
Here's a heavy stock bout card (front and back) in my #boxing collection that was given to fans at arena for free from when Diego Corrales TKO'd Jose Luis Castillo in rd 10 to unify 135 titles in perhaps greatest fight ever & best fight I was ever ringside for - 19 yrs ago today. https://t.co/mkBVeZjTvS
Poster, program in my #boxing collection from when legendary @Jcchavez115 avenged 1st loss to Randall to regain WBC 140. Arguably best PPV card ever, Revenge: The Rematches. Also McClellan-Jackson 2 (WBC 160), Nelson-Leija 2 (WBC 130), Brown-Norris 2 (WBC 154) - 30 yrs ago today. https://t.co/Ilcb34YlFi
Remembering the Great Diego Corrales. https://t.co/3dJMEe4ZZW https://t.co/yQf21sxoOq
FLASHBACK ⏮️ All the emotions following @FloydMayweather's win over Diego Corrales. https://t.co/kYpLq39SVL
Sadly, 2 years to the day of his legendary TKO of Jose Luis Castillo to unify 135 titles in perhaps greatest fight ever, Diego Corrales died in motorcycle crash a few miles from where the fight took place -- 17 yrs ago today. Here's his rookie card from 2001 Brown's #Boxing set. https://t.co/x0sOm4RWwg
#OnThisDay in 2005, Diego Corrales delivered a STUNNING comeback against José Luis Castillo 😯 https://t.co/CAO6iGqEK7
Diego Corrales beat Jose Luis Castillo in, for some, the greatest fight of all time #OnThisDay in 2005. https://t.co/QyKEGLlGUm