Joel Diaz

Trainer Joel Diaz: Israil Madrimov 'very confident' for Terence Crawford

It’s come full circle for trainer Joel Diaz at his accomplished gym, from the burst of seeing the amazing talent of a young Terence Crawford, to the plotting of Crawford’s demise with Israil Madrimov.

Life at the Bottom: Most Boxers Earn Less than Minimum Wage

When Tyson Fury and Oleksander Usyk square off on Saturday, it will not just be for the undisputed heavyweight championship of the world, it will also be for riches beyond the dreams of most people.

Ramon Cardenas Takes Cue From Trainer, KOs Eduardo Ramirez With Body Shot

Angel Acosta: Joel Diaz Is A World Class Trainer, We Are In Sync

Angel ‘Tito’ Acosta never gave a second thought as to who he would have to face in his quest to become a two-division champion. The only question was who the right fit would be to coach him to that point.

Pacquiao vs. Thurman Predictions - 46 Experts Give Their Takes

The predictions are in from around the boxing world and the expert group that was polled is nearly split 50-50, but overall gives eight-division champion Senator Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao a slight edge over WBA Welterweight World Champion Keith "One Ti...

Joel Diaz: Matthysse Isn't Here Just For the Pacquiao Paycheck

Joel Diaz delivered a message Thursday to anyone that thinks Lucas Matthysse made this long, transpacific trip simply for the money. Matthysse’s trainer reminded such skeptics that there will be as much at stake for the defending WBA world welterweig...

Matthysse: It's Up To Pacquiao if He Wants To Retire After This

Eight division world champion Manny Pacquiao has no problems or face any distractions in his training routine in Malaysia for the 'Fight of Champions', this Sunday [Saturday in the United States].

Matthysse Unfazed, Feels Very Ready For 'Southpaw' Pacquiao

WBA "regular" welterweight champion Lucas Matthysse is a week away from the biggest fight of his entire career, when he faces eight division world champion Manny Pacquiao at Axiata Arena in Malaysia on July 15 [July 14 in America].

Matthysse Aims To Emulate Marquez, Drill Pacquiao With Timing

Lucas Matthysse wants to emulate Mexico's former four division word champion Juan Manuel Marquez when he faces Manny Pacquiao on July 14 (July 15 in Malaysia), and although he would obviously like to finish with a knockout over the eight division wor...

Joel Diaz Warns That Matthysse Could Drill Pacquiao, Retire Him

Trainer Joel Diaz has warned that his hard punching boxer, WBA 'regular' welterweight champion Lucas Matthysse, could very well do some knockout damage on Manny Pacquiao. The eight division champion will challenge Matthysse on July 14th at the Axiata...

Sanchez Tabs Joel Diaz as Trainer, Curiel Gets Freddie Roach

Frank Espinoza is best known for managing WBO featherweight titlist Oscar Valdez and recently dethroned WBO super bantamweight belt-holder Jessie Magdaleno, and also has a roster of up-and-coming prospects.

Matthysse's Coach: We'll Use Power To Make Pacquiao Suffer!

Veteran trainer Joel Diaz is confident that aggression and strength of Argentina's Lucas Matthysse, the "regular" welterweight champion of the World Boxing Association, will give Filipino superstar Manny Pacquiao enough trouble to hand him another de...

Joel Diaz Confident: Terence Crawford Will Beat Errol Spence

Veteran trainer Joel Diaz is very confident that Terence Crawford (32-0, 23 KOs) will defeat IBF welterweight champion Errol Spence (23-0, 20 KOs) - if and when that contest takes place. The hype is already starting to build for a Crawford vs. Spence...

Joel Diaz: Matthysse Has Three To Four More Fights at Top Level

This Saturday night from the Forum in Inglewood, California, Lucas Matthysse faces Tewa Kiram for the vacant WBA "regular" welterweight title. For the 35-year-old from Argentina, a victory would mean picking up his first major world title belt. Matth...

Matthysse Motivated, Giving Everything He Has in Training Camp

Dangerous welterweight puncher Lucas Matthysse, 35 years old, is hoping that his third time will be the charm. Matthysse failed in his two previous attempts to capture a world title. In 2013, he lost a twelve round decision to then unified junior wel...