Roger Conroy | Nogales International David “The Destroyer” Lopez returns to Southern Arizona to battle Samuel Miller at the Desert Diamond Casino on Aug. 1. By Nick Prevenas, Green Valley News Published: Thursday, July 24, 2008 9:49 PM MDT It’s been almost a year and a half since David “The Destroyer” Lopez last fought on his home turf. That wait will end next week. The popular local boxer headlines the card at Desert Diamond Casino Aug. 1. Lopez (35-12 22, KOs) is scheduled to take on Samuel Miller (18-2, 15 KOs) out of Colombia in a middleweight showdown. Insiders have labeled Miller a top Colombian fighter who’s on the verge of breaking out. He’ll battle Lopez — who has had great success in the last few years, winning his last 11 bouts and 17 of his last 18. Also returning to the Diamond Center is Mexico’s Jhonny Gonzalez...
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