The fight with Jessie Vargas was the one that ended things between us. Her Chatter Box column covers a variety of subjects in both professional and amateur boxing, and features exclusive one-on-one interviews, recaps of fight events, shows and tournaments, book/film reviews and much more. The Shop I'd like to begin with your career in the ring. Joel Diaz Training Camp LLC Company Profile | Coachella, CA At the end of the first round, I saw that Canelo was frustrated, he (Canelo) started off fast trying to wear down Dmitry by getting him tired. Monica was really cool at first, but the switch came when she became the manager. But as his dream of winning a world title as a boxer ended, another dream started:to be the best trainer possible. It was tough in the beginning as my parents did not want me to go to the gym. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. I questioned if he cared for me.". For years, Diaz has trained world-class and champion fighters out of his gym in Indio, California. Being a short distance from San Dimas, Pomona, La Verna, Claremont, Montclair, Upland, Ontario, Chico, Rancho Cucamonga, Fontana, San Bernardino, Riverside, we are in the best boxing gym located near you! Diaz Boxing Club has been training champs in and out of the ring all over Westchester, NY since opening in 2020. Robert Guerrero and Wife Battle Cancer See Video. LIGHTER DAYS Tuesday, Thursday (technical skills, sprinting, sand hills, track or mountain run). His wife got so involved. Third brother Julio "The Kidd" Diaz (38-7, 27 KOs) is currently fighting under the Thompson Boxing banner and may lace up again in January. Coming from a family of five brothers and two sisters while living in a two bedroom apartment my parents always working in the fields all I wanted to do was to make something out of myself in order to provide for my family. Golden Boy Boxing Returns To Fantasy Springs On April 21 Once this occurred I started to be questioned by them about things that involved Bradley's training camp along with other things that they didn't need to be involved with. UFC Round by Round Updates & Live Coverage: Fight Night: Song vs Simon. He's still working to complete the entryway and his office inside the gym, off Indio Boulevard, but the rest of the 6,250-square foot space has been transformed from a gutted building to a gym. "I give the OK on everything," Bradley said. Bivol's style is unpredictable. You must reserve your time and with all of our circuits being an hour long. Open now : 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM5:30 PM - 11:00 PM. 2,187 likes. I think it's a great fight, and I think it's a good fight for the fans," said trainer Joel Diaz to Fighthype on the . Thats why on Tuesdays and Thursdays, we work on building strength with battles ropes, kettle bells, ball slams, tire flips, etc. The gym is located in California's Coachella . At The Shop Boxing gym, boxing is not only about punching, we also help you build proper strength. He told me it looks like hell be fighting in December. Bivol would shock the world and beat Canelo by a unanimous decision, to retain the WBA title. Michele is also involved in many non-profit and charitable organizations. He fired Diaz a few days ago. [3], Daz has worked as a trainer for years. Deciding the four-hour trek was worth it, they continued this routine for a while until they made a permanent move to Southern California. She wanted to have control and power over everything. More information regarding upcoming dates, opponents, and additional fights for the fight card will be announced shortly. Many top fighters run through trainers at a dizzying pace. If we're going to work together let me know.' He said he is waiting to hear from promoter Top Rank, which is in talks with HBO, about the next fight. That really bothered me and it was something that stood out in my mind. I ensure we arrive at the venue on time and I immediately take away any distractions that could possibly come up in the dressing room including cell phones. At the end of the day, they gave Dmitry the win, which was great, but to me, Dmitry Bivol had a larger margin than the scores they gave at the end. The Coachella area has been churning out some top talents through the decades and the whole Diaz family has been immersed in the sport for years. When they were negotiating the [Brandon] Rios fight, I was calling him to see what was going on. Professional career [ edit] In August 1992, Daz beat the former IBF Champion Julio Csar Borboa. Great coverage I wished I would of made this event. He'll then head to Swanson's gym for the day and go back to his facility about two miles down the road. Timothy Bradley was also a great listener and communicated well with me. By the fourth-fifth round, Canelo tried so hard, using so much strength and power to hurt Dmitry that he ended up getting tired.. To advertise please contact us using the email below. Tickets range from $60 to $200, plus fees, and are available at ticketmaster.com. He said he would think about it, and two days later [on Sunday], he called and left a message and said he would move on and he would find another trainer. I'm just saying it like it is. He has trained boxer Timothy Bradley and has opened his doors to several other world-class fighters like UFC fighter Cub Swanson. JD: I train my fighters at the Boys and Girls Club in Indio. He also might talk to others. "And I said, 'Good luck, champ.' Joel is on Twitter @JoelDiazBoxing and Instagram @coachjoeldiaz. Diaz is not new to this, hes true to this. So when I talk to him afterwards, I tell him that he just finished fighting three guys, he says.