Juan Diaz Retires

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  1. Sogoplayboy

    Sogoplayboy Active Member Full Member

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    Sorry if this has already been mentioned.

    Great example of getting out when you should. The guy had a good career, was in some great fights, probably made some good money and is now going into law-there's a lesson to be learnt for a lot of boxers here!
     
  2. wrimc

    wrimc Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I thought he said he was retiring and then there was the talk that he was getting the fire back looks like he is retiring for good then. He had a very good career that had plenty of thrills and spills he has probably made some good money and he is exiting it with his health intact and with some great business prospects for himself in the future well done to the lad.

    If only all fighters could say the same
     
  3. Scottrf

    Scottrf Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Good boxer, was the best Lightweight at one point and in a FOTY. Can be proud of his career.
     
  4. Mandanda

    Mandanda SkillspayBills Full Member

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    Good Ambassador for the sport. Hope he goes on to become the best Lawyer he can be and live well. Enjoyed watching him fight always gave his best.
     
  5. Flomo Joe

    Flomo Joe Guest

    This is a good little Diaz vid, even though he lost the fight.

    [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2p1QJ0ZEpp8[/ame]


    I think after this fight the game was up at the top level. Around this time he'd have dominated Paulie, but he put everything into this and came up short.

    Rather him get out now than become a lower top 10 fighter getting bashed up for no reason.

    Best of luck to him in the future.
     
  6. jonnytightlips

    jonnytightlips Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Good luck to him is all I can say. I enjoyed watching him fight a and best of luck to him in his future career.
     
  7. izmat

    izmat Boxing Addict Full Member

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    He was awesome against Freitas but then he went downhill after Nate Campbell
     
  8. Journey Man

    Journey Man Journeyman always. Full Member

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    Best of luck to him. Although he should of had a last chance saloon fight vs Kats !
     
  9. brown bomber

    brown bomber 2010 Poster of the Year Full Member

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    Peaked super young , thought he'd be an atg on the way up- top career though
     
  10. Matt Ldn

    Matt Ldn Boxing Addict Full Member

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    For his fight against marquez alone he should be able to be very happy with his career. Best of luck to him seemed liek a decent guy
     
  11. foggy

    foggy Member Full Member

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    I was there and it was the best night out I've had. I was buzzing for a week. :nut