Should Juan Diaz Retire?

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  1. Jason997

    Jason997 Active Member Full Member

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    This might sound like a silly question, but given his style (and I hope all of the $$ he has made) it would seem rational for him to just move on with his studies and a future career. He is a minor celebrity in Houston, and he should have all sorts of doors opened to him just for that reason. Imagine putting on your resume that you are a Juris Doctor, and oh yeah.... you were also the WBA, IBF and WBO world lightweight champion at one time.

    With his style, why take the risk of another beating? Him and his family are in good shape. Why not move on now? He isn't a brainiac, but he is a person who is capable of doing other things now and has the money to do it.

    - Jason
     
  2. venomus_p4p

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    No he still has ALOT of money to make. Not to mention so many other good matchups waiting to be made. He'd be dumb to do so.
     
  3. Asterion

    Asterion Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    No. He shouldn't retire and he will not retire. He still has some years to be involved in boxing, he can make a lot of money and if he is intelligent he can retire before having brain damage.
     
  4. aillmatic

    aillmatic Well-Known Member Full Member

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    one loss shouldn't end a career... so no.
     
  5. Lampley

    Lampley Boxing Junkie banned

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    There's no guarantee any fighter will retire before getting brain damage, but he's a pro and I can't imagine he would quit. I do think it's valid to express concern about his style, which the HBO people did the other night.

    I actually was worried in those late rounds. Against the wrong guy, he could take a life-altering beating. Still, he doesn't need to quit, although with his prospects outside the ring, he probably ought to cut the cord before other fighters do.
     
  6. mightyd40

    mightyd40 Spartan Full Member

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    why would he quit? he lost a close tough fight he probably would have won if he didnt damage his eye. i dont think anyone who has the ability to be lightweight champ would retire after a close loss
     
  7. BewareofDawg

    BewareofDawg P4P Champ Full Member

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    Last week he's on some people's P4P list and now he should retire? :rofl :rofl :rofl :rofl :rofl :rofl :rofl
     
  8. ozziebattler

    ozziebattler Shadow Boxer Full Member

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    He is only 24 year old and up until last weekends loss was the undefeated undisputed lightweight champion.

    His loss didnt result in him being seriously injured so im not getting where the logic in your post is:huh .

    I know he is probably well off and has also achieved alot for such a young boxer. Im sure the recent loss has only made him hungrier to redeem himself and achieve bigger and better things in the fightgame.

    Im aware you have diaz health in interest.If elite fighter's retired after suffering their first big loss etc due to being financially stable and health not to affected then alot of the greats wouldnt of achieved what they have.If that makes sense.lol.
     
  9. kg0208

    kg0208 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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  10. Jason997

    Jason997 Active Member Full Member

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    I think Juan Diaz is an excellent, exciting fighter who I really enjoy watching. I am thinking of this from his perspective (which is probably presumptuous) because the way he looked after the fight concerned me. Continuing a boxing career is always a serious risk/reward calculation.

    - Jason
     
  11. psychopath

    psychopath D' "X" Factor Full Member

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    Nopes . . . Only after one loss?

    I want to see him fight again after this loss and see if he has it in him to make a good comeback and I want to see his level of confidence coming in from a loss.

    All these . . . from a point of view of a boxing fan.
     
  12. hellblazer

    hellblazer All-Time Greatâ„¢ Full Member

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  13. MSTR

    MSTR More Speed Than Roy!!!!! Full Member

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    My thoughts exactly.
     
  14. hmi

    hmi Boxing Addict Full Member

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    He should just rest for a while. Maybe finish his studies and then come back to boxing. Let time heal the pain of his first loss.
     
  15. stack

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    no he should not retire.
    i like how everyone loves juan diaz because he goes to school and wants to be a lawyer, but that doesnt mean he will be one. if you ask me he's got a long way to go before becoming a lawyer( if he ever does) and has a much easier shot at regaining some belts