In his first fight with new promoter GoldenBoy Gilberto Zurdo Ramirez 42-0 28KOs delivered the goods, stopping Sullivan Barrera 22-4 14KOs, dropping him three times with body shots. Ramirez started fast and with a sense of purpose raking the Cuban Barrera to the body. In the third round a right hand to the body dropped … More Zurdo Stops Barrera in Four
Indio, California (February 13, 2021) – After losing his IBF Super Featherweight Title on the scale, Joseph “JoJo” Diaz (31-1 15KO’s) fought to a majority draw against Russian Shavktdzhon Rakhimov (15-0 12KO’s) in the main event fight. Diaz started strong wanting to end the fight early but took his foot of the gas in the … More DIAZ FIGHTS TO A DRAW, LOSES TITLE ON THE SCALE
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The Pre Wrap: Joseph Diaz Jr. Norwalk, (August 02, 2018)- Joseph Diaz Jr. 26-1 14KO’s returns off a loss to WBC champion Gary Russell Jr to face Jesus Rojas for the WBA Featherweight title. Diaz talks his loss and headlining the first card on the new Facebook Watch platform. Also rising prospect Aaron “The Silencer” … More The Pre Wrap: Joseph Diaz Jr.
LOS ANGELES — Besides a series of fights, world championships, and an increase in skill for both fighters, nothing has really changed for Leo Santa Cruz and Abner Mares since their first meeting back in 2015. That is, except, for former trainer of the year, Robert Garcia, now heading the corner of Mares. … More Santa Cruz says Robert Garcia “might” make a difference in the rematch against Mares
OXON HILL, MD — Fighting one day shy of a year since his last fight in 2017, Gary Russell, Jr. utilized the speed in his hands to attain a decision victory to once again retain his WBC featherweight world title against Joseph Diaz, Jr. from the MGM Grand National Harbor. … More Hands of Speed: Gary Russell Jr. decisions Joseph Diaz Jr. to retain featherweight world title
Diaz KO’s Terrazas Indio, CA (February 22, 2018)- Out of the ring since a one sided points victory in September, Joseph “JoJo” Diaz Jr. 26-0 (14KO’s) returned against aged former champion Victor Terrazas 38-5-2 (21KO’s). The stay-busy fight was scheduled after the WBC ordered title-holder Gary Russell Jr. to defend against Diaz. Promoter Goldenboy plans … More DIAZ DISMANTLES TERRAZAS AND SETS UP SHOWDOWN WITH RUSSELL JR.
Under the Hand Wraps: Joseph “JoJo” Diaz Jr. Under the Hand Wraps brings you a closer look at the story of Joseph Diaz Jr. and his meteoric rise from US Olympian, to contender, and future star in boxing. Opening up about his life and the struggles a young fighter faces; Diaz’s family is the … More UNDER THE HAND WRAPS: JOSEPH “JOJO” DIAZ JR.