| Joel Díaz | |
|---|---|
| Statistics | |
| Real name | Joel Díaz |
| Rated at | Light Welterweight Lightweight Super Featherweight |
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (173 cm) |
| Reach | 70 in (180 cm) |
| Nationality | Mexican |
| Born | February 18, 1973 Jiquilpan, Michoacán, Mexico |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 21 |
| Wins | 17 |
| Wins by KO | 4 |
| Losses | 3 |
| Draws | 1 |
| No contests | 0 |
Joel Díaz (born on February 18, 1973 in Jiquilpan, Michoacán, Mexico) is a retired Mexican professional boxer, fighting in the Lightweight division.[1] He is currently considered one of the best trainers in boxing.[2] He is also the brother of former World Champions Antonio Díaz[3] and Julio Díaz.[4]
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In August 1992, Díaz beat the former IBF Champion Julio César Borboa.[5]
On October 19, 1996, Joel lost a twelve round decision to undefeated IBF Lightweight champion Philip Holiday in Wembley Indoor Arena, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa.[6]
His last bout ever would be a knockout win over the veteran Jose Luis Montes.[7]
Díaz has worked as a trainer for years. Some of the notable fighters who have trained under Daíz include, Antonio Díaz, Julio Díaz, Timothy Bradley, Abner Mares, and Vicente Escobedo.[8]