Joel Díaz

Joel Díaz (born February 18, 1973 in Jiquilpan, Michoacán, Mexico) is a Mexican-American retired professional boxer, who fought in the lightweight division.[1] He is currently considered one of the best trainers in boxing.[2] He is also the brother of Antonio Díaz[3] and former-World Champion Julio Díaz.[4]

Joel Díaz
Statistics
Real nameJoel Díaz
Weight(s)Light Welterweight
Lightweight
Super Featherweight
Height5 ft 8 in (173 cm)
Reach70 in (180 cm)
Nationality Mexican
Born (1973-02-18) February 18, 1973
Jiquilpan, Michoacán, Mexico
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights21
Wins17
Wins by KO4
Losses3
Draws1
No contests0

Professional career

In August 1992, Díaz beat the former IBF Champion Julio César Borboa.[5]

IBF Lightweight Championship

On October 19, 1996, Joel lost a twelve round decision to undefeated IBF Lightweight champion Philip Holiday in Wembley Indoor Arena, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa.[6]

His last bout ever would be a knockout win over the veteran José Luis Montes. This win made Díaz the number one rated contender and mandatory to then WBC Lightweight champion, Stevie Johnston. Due to a detached retina that left him blind from one eye Joel retired from boxing.[7]

Training career

Díaz has worked as a trainer for years. Some of the notable fighters who have trained under Díaz include, Antonio Díaz, Julio Díaz, Timothy Bradley, Abner Mares, Vicente Escobedo, UFC fighter Cub Swanson and Ruslan Provodnikov.[8]

Boxers Trained

See also

References

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