By Ernesto Castellanos

Former multi-division champion Jhonny Gonzalez is making a switch. The veteran has parted ways with Hall of Fame trainer Nacho Beristain, who worked with the boxer for the last seven years. They went in separate directions on good terms.

After suffering a fourth round knockout loss to Gary Russell Jr. in March, Gonzalez made a decision to start training with the man who taught him the ropes, his father and former fighter Miguel Angel González.

He now trains at his father's gym, located northeast of Mexico City.

"Me and Nacho ended on good terms and I appreciate his teachings. We ended as friends. He understood my position and he is a great person and a great manager. We shook hands and hugged," Gonzalez said.

Gonzalez is confirmed to fight on August 1, at 130 pounds, against Japanese contender Kazuki Hashimoto.

"We are already training to arrive in good condition to fight on August 1 against Hashimoto. I want the world title at super featherweight and my father knows we can do it. My dad is happy. We talked about some certain things. The family is also happy and contented," Gonzalez said.