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LeonardLeroy · May 14, 2009

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Juan Diaz Graduates College

LOS ANGELES, May 14 - As most boxing fans know, when Juan "Baby Bull" Diaz wasn't hitting opponents in the boxing ring, he was hitting the books at the University of Houston - Downtown (UHD). The former Three-Time World Champion will close the college chapter of his life on Sunday, May 17th, when he will receive the academic equivalent of a world championship title as he accepts a bachelor's degree in Political Science during the University's commencement ceremonies at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas..

"I'm very proud of Juan for what he's accomplished and he remains a shining example of everything that's right in this sport," said Oscar de la Hoya, President of Golden Boy Promotions. "He's a champion in and out of the ring and a role model for every young person out there. On behalf of everyone at Golden Boy Promotions, we congratulate Juan on this outstanding accomplishment."

"This feels like I'm becoming a World Champion for the first time, it's that big of an accomplishment to me," said Diaz. "After going through school all of the years, it feels like a huge burden has lifted off of my back. I'm going to take the rest of this year and next year to focus on boxing and see where it takes me, but I'm also going to take the LSAT review course and apply to Law School so that I always have that as an option in the future."

"When Juan turned pro, he made it clear he wanted to go to college and I insisted on it from the beginning," said Willie Savannah, Diaz's manager. "I've always told him he could be whatever he wanted to be and I'm more proud of him than words can express. He has never slacked off from school and has continued to excel in boxing and school, breaking records in both. I love him like he's my son and think it's really important for all boxers to learn from Juan and to earn a college education so they have a plan after boxing is over."

In addition to receiving his degree, Diaz was honored last week with an academic achievement award from the social sciences department at UHD for students who demonstrated scholastic excellence as well as a commitment to their field of study.

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I'm not the only amazed by this, right? I was wondering when he would graduate, and here it is. He's living a dream to me. World champion, while somehow juggling the rigors of college life.

I feel like this article with slip on by, but I just feel like it's incredible.
This makes me really, really happy. I think its inspiring and so, so impressive.

Danny_Rand · May 14, 2009

:happy:happy:happy:happy:happy:happy

Way to go baby bull.

Darni187 · May 14, 2009

Juan 'Baby Bull' Diaz Congrats :thumbsup

:deal

DobyZhee · May 14, 2009

beats the sh*t out of that honorary doctorate degree that Pac got from some Cebu school.

poly sci? I'm impressed.

BigBone · May 14, 2009

That's Baby Professor from now on. :happy

Professor Diaz, we salute you!

hmm · May 14, 2009

hmm says... you all act like he's your ****ing kid......... Count me in!
artyarty
:bananamaniac

LeonardLeroy · May 14, 2009

Well, I'm a college student, and I've been writing about boxers in NYC, been hanging out in gyms. Knowing both, I don't know how he can juggle college work and road work, and do so with excellence.

ChrisPontius · May 14, 2009

Good to hear that, how he combined college and professional boxing is beyond me. The man has a shitload of talent.

Auracle21 · May 14, 2009

he is a dedicated individual. and to top things off yeah he has two loses but he is only 25. and has shown he can excel at anything if he puts his mind to it

pathmanc1986 · May 14, 2009

says he is probably going to go to law school after

its all part of golden boys master plan. they want diaz to become a judge, then head of the athletic commissions and voila! universal domination!

vorapsak2002 · May 14, 2009

congrats baby bull!!!

Damoozack · May 14, 2009

Hats off to the baby bull! Hope he gets to go to Law school and still be a champion boxer!

Trendkiller · May 14, 2009

Impressive that he can become a cracking young boxer and complete a college course.

ApatheticLeader · May 14, 2009

Major kudos to the guy. That's dedication for you. Amazing

Quik · May 14, 2009

Wow mad respect Juan. I find it hard putting together amateur boxing and college so i'm very impressed and inspired by what you accomplished!!!

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