Where the hell is Juan Diaz? Has he retired

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  1. pugilistspecialist

    pugilistspecialist Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Honestly I was never big on him when he was coming up as a prospect....the square stance, Arm punches, leaky defense i wrote him off.....As time went on he actually improved showed good handspeed, and educated body attack for a young gun, some head movement...

    .so im thinking dude will be an ESPN fighter and decent contender for sure but I never thought he'd unify belts at 135. No shame in him losing two times to an all-time great, Nate Campbell was a very good fighter in his prime, and Malignaggi was a new weight and he had already shown difficulties with boxers or cute fighters.

    I think he is only 28-29 so he hasnt fought in a while maybe 2 years should be rested I think he has what it takes to reclaim the lightweight title against the current crop of guys or make some noise at 140 where he will make big fights.
     
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  2. Zopilote

    Zopilote Dinamita Full Member

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    Marquez ruined him...went from taking shots from Popo Freitas to being wobbled by Paulie ****in' Mallignaggi.
     
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  3. JoeCamelTow

    JoeCamelTow Boxing Addict Full Member

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    NOt sure if it was official but vagely remember diaz announcing his retirement last year:huh
     
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  4. JMP

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    He's retired. I don't think he should come back. He took a lot of punishment in his short career and he has his eyes set on other ventures. I think he should pursue them with the same determination and drive he showed as a fighter.
     
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  5. huitzi

    huitzi Well-Known Member Full Member

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    he had a fight with Rocky Juarez on espn scheduled last year but he decided to retire
     
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  6. pugilistspecialist

    pugilistspecialist Boxing Addict Full Member

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    yea your right....its just me being a selfish fan...he grew on me over time i use to be hard on him, then he became one of my favorite fighters....his last few fights have been wars and his punch resistance may not be the same. He does have a degree and is stilll young and seems real mature now.
     
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  7. Post Box

    Post Box I'm back too, bitches Full Member

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    Didn't he go on to study law at university or something?
     
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  8. Money

    Money Boxing Addict Full Member

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    yes he did.
     
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  9. IsaL

    IsaL VIP Member Full Member

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    He had a great career. He was an over achiever, and has a nice resume. He was a Featherweight fighting at Lightweight, and beat some very good lightweights.
     
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  10. ocelot

    ocelot Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Good fighter. Came to fight and entertain and had tons of heart. He retired at the right time. He never really got hurt, iirc, except against JMM, and Marquez had to work hard for that KO.
     
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  11. sadler1982

    sadler1982 New Member Full Member

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    Hes retired! Hes on my facebook and he has his own trucking company now and from the looks of it he isnt coming back, always posting pictures of meals out and drinks. Good luck to him he was a good fighter!!
     
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  12. prelude

    prelude Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Diaz was on steroid.
     
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  13. JMP

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    Anybody know what law school he went to?
     
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  14. Juiceboxbiotch

    Juiceboxbiotch Guest

    According to his wiki article:
     
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  15. redz215

    redz215 Active Member Full Member

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    He's probably a lawyer right now. as far as fighting, no she should stay retired unless he's going to fight c- level fighters. Theres no big pay days for him in boxing. he's better off being a lawyer or finding a job in the field of law
     
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