Bill Text: NY J01701 | 2023-2024 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Honoring Diego Chico Corrales posthumously upon the occasion of his induction into the International Boxing Hall of Fame and Museum

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Introduced) 2024-01-19 - REFERRED TO FINANCE [J01701 Detail]

Download: New_York-2023-J01701-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 1701

BY: Senator GRIFFO

        HONORING  Diego "Chico" Corrales posthumously upon
        the occasion of his induction into the International
        Boxing Hall of Fame and Museum

  WHEREAS, It is the sense of this  Legislative  Body  to  acknowledge
outstanding  professionals  in  the  boxing  industry  who distinguished
themselves   through   their    exceptional    performance,    attaining
unprecedented  success  and  the  highest level of personal achievement;
Diego  "Chico"  Corrales  is  one  such  individual  and  his  life   of
achievements   inspired  others  and  contributed  to  the  respect  and
admiration of the sport of boxing; and

  WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and  in  full  accord  with  its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Diego  "Chico"  Corrales posthumously upon the occasion of his induction
into the International Boxing Hall  of  Fame  and  Museum;  he  will  be
honored  within  the  Modern  category of boxers at the 35th Anniversary
celebration from June 6-9, 2024, in Canastota, New York; and

  WHEREAS, Born on August 25, 1977 in  Columbia,  SC,  Diego  Corrales
began  boxing  at  the  age  of 8 and registered a 105-12 amateur record
before turning pro in 1996; and

  WHEREAS, Diego Corrales created a winning streak with a 28-0  record
before  stopping  Robert  Garcia  via  7th  round  TKO for the IBF super
featherweight title in 1999; he defended the title three  times  against
John  Brown  (W  12), Derrick Gainer (TKO 3) and Angel Manfredy (TKO 3);
and

  WHEREAS, In addition, Diego Corrales secured a  non-title  win  over
Justin Juuko (KO 10) before facing WBC champion Floyd Mayweather (TKO by
10) in a 2001 unification bout; and

  WHEREAS, Facing Joel Casamayor in back-to-back bouts, Diego Corrales
lost  via 6th round TKO in the first bout in 2003 and then the following
year, achieved a 12-round split decision win for the  vacant  WBO  super
featherweight title; and

  WHEREAS, In his next notable competition, Diego Corrales won the WBO
lightweight title with a 10th round TKO over Acelino Freitas to set up a
2005  unification  bout  with  WBC  champion  Jose Luis Castillo; in the
"Fight of the Year," he scored a dramatic 10th round TKO in one  of  the
greatest action fights of all time; and

  WHEREAS,  Unsuccessful in the rematch with Castillo (KO by 4), Diego
Corrales remained WBC champion as Castillo was overweight; he  lost  the
belt to Casamayor (L 12) in their rubber match; and

  WHEREAS,  Ending  his  career with a professional record of 40-5 (33
KOs), Diego Corrales passed away from injuries relating to a  motorcycle
accident at age 29 on May 7, 2007; and

  WHEREAS,  Diego  Corrales  clearly  contributed  to  the  spirit  of
excellence which is a tradition of  the  International  Boxing  Hall  of
Fame; and

  WHEREAS,  It  is  the  sense  of  this  Legislative  Body  that when
individuals of such  outstanding  accomplishments  are  brought  to  our
attention,  they  should be recognized by all the citizens of this great
Empire State; now, therefore, be it

  RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its  deliberations  to
honor  Diego  "Chico"  Corrales  posthumously  upon  the occasion of his
induction into the International Boxing Hall of Fame and Museum; and  be
it further

  RESOLVED,  That  a  copy  of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to the family of Diego "Chico" Corrales.