Eduardo "Sugar" Nunez

Mexican slugger Eduardo ‘Sugar’ Nunez (28-1 27 KOs) makes the first defense of his IBF super-Featherweight title against this Saturday night as he takes on Puerto Rico's Christopher Diaz (30-5 19 KOs). Nunez makes his homecoming against Diaz at CUM Los Mochis in Sinaloa, Mexico live on DAZN.

Nunez captured the IBF title with a decision over Masanori Rikiishi in May as he looks forward to showcase for his hometown fans.

SUGAR NUNEZ

“I know I still have a long way to go; we’re just getting started. I’m about to make my first defense. My goal is to be an idol. Thank God, we are World champion. To maintain it, even become champion in different categories, and to set a good example for kids, the next generation, and to all people in general.

“I’m grateful that people support me, but we are aware of the commitment we have, and we try to put aside the issue of socializing and all that. At the end of the day, you have to work, and you have to take the commitment seriously.

“We are working to put on a good show, get a good victory for Mexico, and I can assure you; this will be no exception. A Mexican boxer identifies as a warrior and as an athlete with many dreams and goals, and balls; above all, a lot of balls.”