Joseph Diaz

Joseph Diaz: Imma Fight Devin Haney In December, I Promise

Joseph ‘Jo Jo’ Diaz is going to fight for what he feels he’s worth. Make no mistake, though—his immediate goal is to make his way to the ring for a shot at the WBC lightweight title.

Diaz On Haney Offer For December 3 Fight: Actually Send Contract This Time, Bitch

Devin Haney and Joseph Diaz Jr. are once again locked in a war of words. Given recent developments, fans can only hope the renewed social media beef evolves into an actual fight in the ring.

Joseph Diaz Jr: Ryan Garcia Got A Hand Injury Shadowboxing; He’s A P-ssy!  

Joseph Diaz Jr. clearly is skeptical of Ryan Garcia’s excuse for pulling out of their fight. Garcia announced Friday that he suffered a significant injury to his right hand while training, which will require surgery Monday in Los Angeles. That injury...

Ryan Garcia Suffers Right Hand Injury, Will Undergo Surgery on October 18

Ryan Garcia has withdrawn from another fight with a southpaw for the WBC interim lightweight title. Golden Boy Promotions announced Friday that Garcia sustained an injury to his right hand that’ll require surgery next week and prevent him from fighti...

Ryan Garcia, Joseph Diaz Agree To Terms For November 27 Lightweight Clash

Joseph Diaz last entered the ring as a willing replacement for Ryan Garcia, with every intention of facing the unbeaten lightweight in his next fight.

Ryan Garcia: I'll Knock Joseph Diaz Out, He Doesn't Have a Good Defense

Unbeaten lightweight star Ryan Garcia is back from his hiatus with a plan. Garcia is being lined up for a year-end showdown with Joseph "JoJo" Diaz, but his main target is fellow star Gervonta Davis. The 23-year-old Garcia has been out of the ring si...

Oscar De La Hoya Aims To Stage Ryan Garcia vs. Joseph Diaz In LA On DAZN By End Of 2021

Oscar De La Hoya is planning to gift boxing fans the most desirable fight he can make from within his Golden Boy Promotions stable this holiday season. “I'm working on Ryan Garcia versus JoJo Diaz on DAZN by the end of the year in Los Angeles. Tell m...

Hearn Frustrated By WBC Ordering Garcia-Diaz, Was Told Haney-Diaz Still Possible

Promoter Eddie Hearn is frustrated by the WBC’s decision to order Joseph Diaz to face Ryan Garcia, but says he has been told in writing that they would be happy for Diaz to face WBC lightweight champion, Devin Haney.

Ryan Garcia-JoJo Diaz Bout Remains In Discussion; WBC Approves As Final Eliminator

Devin Haney remains on the hunt for his next title defense while the last two opponents he has expected to fight are instead ordered to face each other. Four mandatory title fights and eliminators were revealed by the World Boxing Council (WBC) as ei...

Devin Haney vs. Rolly Romero Would Make Sense, Says Hearn

Promoter Eddie Hearn, who works with WBC lightweight champion Devin Haney, is trying to get his boxer the biggest fight possible. Among the names mentioned is undefeated contender Rolando "Rolly" Romero.

Hearn: I Believe Jo Jo Diaz Is Up For Haney Fight, But He Sees Ryan Garcia Fight As Easier

Devin Haney wants his promoter to start working on his obligatory title defense against Joseph Diaz Jr. Diaz won the WBC’s interim lightweight crown when he beat Javier Fortuna on July 9 and thus is the mandatory challenger for Haney’s WBC world ligh...

Joseph Diaz Jr. Wants To Face Ryan Garcia, Devin Haney, Open To Right Fight At 130

LOS ANGELES - Joseph Diaz Jr. recently secured the WBC interim lightweight title by scoring a unanimous decision win over Javier Fortuna.  It was an opportunity originally pegged for fellow Golden Boy stablemate Ryan Garcia, who was supposed to fight...

New-Look JoJo Diaz Becomes Major Player At 135 With Statement Win Over Javier Fortuna

By Corey Erdman - When JoJo Diaz stepped on the scale to weigh in ahead of his bout with Javier Fortuna, he looked like a completely different person than the one who fought back in February.  Earlier this year, Diaz was scheduled to defend his IBF s...

Joseph Diaz: I Want Ryan Garcia or Devin Haney - Let's Make This Sh!t Happen!

On Friday night at the Banc of California Stadium in Los Angeles, former world champion Joseph Diaz Jr. (32-1-1, 15 KOs) of South El Monte, California won a twelve round unanimous decision over Dominican former two-division world champion Javier Fort...

Photos: Joseph Diaz Turns Back Javier Fortuna, Wins WBC Interim-Title

Diaz, Fortuna Fight Photos Gallery - Banc of California Stadium, Los Angeles - In a battle of former world champions, Joseph Diaz (32-1-1, 15 KOs) won a twelve round unanimous decision over Javier Fortuna (36-3-1, 25 KOs) to capture the WBC's interim...