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Memorial for boxer Corrales to be held Tuesday

World champion in two weight classes died in motorcycle accident Monday

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Diego Corrales, who stood 5-10 1/2 but fought most of his career at 130 pounds, was a big puncher best known for getting up after two 10th-round knockdowns to stop Jose Luis Castillo in one of the most thrilling fights ever.
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updated 11:29 a.m. ET May 10, 2007

LAS VEGAS - A memorial service for boxer Diego “Chico” Corrales will be held Tuesday in Las Vegas.

Corrales, a former lightweight and super featherweight champion, died Monday in a high-speed motorcycle crash near his Las Vegas home. He was 29.

A public viewing will be followed by a funeral Tuesday at Palm Green Valley Mortuary in Las Vegas, according to Fred Sternberg, spokesman for Corrales’ promoter.

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Corrales died two years to the day after a lightweight title unification victory over Jose Luis Castillo that many boxing writers considered the fight of the year.

Police have blamed speed and rider inexperience for the crash. Blood-alcohol and toxicology tests are pending.

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