Joseph “Jojo” Diaz Jr.

RESULTS: Joseph ‘Jojo’ Diaz Jr. Defeats Jesus Rojas

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The inaugural edition of Golden Boy Fight Night on Facebook Watch kicked off with a bang as Joseph “JoJo” Diaz Jr. (27-1, 14 KOs) of South El Monte, Calif. defeated Puerto Rican warrior and WBA Featherweight World Champion Jesus Rojas (16-1-2, 19 KOs) via 12-round unanimous decision in an exciting main event from a sold-out Avalon Hollywood.… read full article “RESULTS: Joseph ‘Jojo’ Diaz Jr. Defeats Jesus Rojas”

De La Hoya puts together All-star broadcast team For Golden Boy Fight Night On Facebook

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INAUGURAL EDITION TO FEATURE WORLD TITLE FIGHT BETWEEN JESUS ROJAS AND JOSEPH ‘JOJO’ DIAZ JR. IN MAIN EVENT

INNOVATIVE SERIES DEBUTS SATURDAY, AUG. 11 FROM AVALON HOLLYWOOD

Golden Boy Promotions is excited to announce that Chairman and CEO, Oscar De La Hoya, has assembled an all-star broadcast team for the brand-new Golden Boy Fight Night series on Facebook Watch.… read full article “De La Hoya puts together All-star broadcast team For Golden Boy Fight Night On Facebook”

Joseph “JoJo” Diaz Jr. quotes for Jesus Rojas fight

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Joseph “JoJo” Diaz Jr. (26-1, 14 KOs) hosted a media workout today at Legendz Boxing in Norwalk, Calif. in preparation for his battle for the WBA Featherweight World Title currently held by Puerto Rican warrior Jesus Rojas (16-1-2, 19 KOs) in the inaugural edition of Golden Boy Fight Night on Saturday, Aug.… read full article “Joseph “JoJo” Diaz Jr. quotes for Jesus Rojas fight”

Gary Russell Jr. and Joseph ‘JoJo’ Diaz Jr. quotes for showtime on 5/19

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Featherweight world champion Gary Russell Jr. and undefeated mandatory challenger Joseph “JoJo” Diaz Jr. met members of the media on opposite coasts on Thursday, just one week out of their WBC world title showdown on Saturday, May 19, from MGM National Harbor in Maryland.… read full article “Gary Russell Jr. and Joseph ‘JoJo’ Diaz Jr. quotes for showtime on 5/19”

Gary Russell Jr. and Joseph “JoJo” Diaz Jr. quotes for May 19

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WBC Featherweight World Champion Gary Russell Jr. (28-1, 17 KOs) and unbeaten No. 1 contender Joseph “JoJo” Diaz Jr. (26-0, 14 KOs) hosted a press conference and faced off for the first time Tuesday before their championship showdown Saturday, May 19 live on SHOWTIME from MGM National Harbor in Maryland.… read full article “Gary Russell Jr. and Joseph “JoJo” Diaz Jr. quotes for May 19”

Gary Russell Jr. vs. Joseph ‘JoJo’ Diaz Jr. on 5/19 on Showtime

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Two exciting main events will be presented on the same night, Saturday, May 19 live on SHOWTIME as part of a split-site doubleheader telecast.

Featherweight world champion Gary Russell Jr. will defend his WBC title against undefeated mandatory challenger Joseph “JoJo” Diaz Jr.… read full article “Gary Russell Jr. vs. Joseph ‘JoJo’ Diaz Jr. on 5/19 on Showtime”

Diaz Jr. scores third-round knockout victory against Victor Terrazas

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Joseph “JoJo” Diaz (26-0, 14 KOs) successfully defended his NABF and NABO Featherweight Titles with a dominant third-round knockout victory against former world champion Victor “Vikingo” Terrazas (38-5-2, 21 KOs) in the main event of the Feb.… read full article “Diaz Jr. scores third-round knockout victory against Victor Terrazas”

Diaz Jr.-Terrazas on 2/22, Riddick Bowe VIP guest

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Former Undisputed Heavyweight World Champion Riddick “Big Daddy” Bowe will be the special VIP guest for the Feb. 22 edition of Golden Boy Boxing on ESPN at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino in Indio, Calif. The highly anticipated headlining matchup will feature 126-pound contender Joseph “JoJo” Diaz Jr. (25-0, 13 KOs) defending his NABF and NABO Featherweight Titles against former world champion Victor “Vikingo” Terrazas (38-4-2, 21 KOs) in a 10-round fight.

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Joseph Diaz Jr. faces Horacio Garcia on 12/17

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Joseph “JoJo” Diaz Jr. (22-0, 13 KOs) will look to defend his NABF Featherweight Championship for the fourth time this year, as the former 2012 U.S. Olympian steps into the ring for a 10-round slugfest against Horacio “Violento” Garcia (30-1-1, 22 KOs) in the co-main event of Bernard Hopkins’s final fight on December 17 at the Forum in Inglewood, California. The event will be televised live on HBO World Championship Boxing beginning at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT.

Tickets for these action-packed fights are already on sale.

“A world title has always been my goal and December 17, will be an incredible experience as I continue to pursue my dream of a being featherweight champion,” Diaz said. “Garcia is an extremely tough guy, but I am hitting my peak right now, and there’s nothing that’s going to stop me.”

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Joseph Diaz, Jr, Nick Arce and Roy Tapia quotes

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(Photo Credit: Golden Boy Promotions) SOUTH EL MONTE, Calif. (July 26, 2016) – As the summer heat hits its peak, Golden Boy Promotions fighters undefeated NABF Featherweight Champion Joseph “Jojo” Diaz, Jr. (20-0, 11 KOs), super featherweight prospect Nick “La Calavera” Arce (8-0-0, 6 KOs), and super bantamweight prospect Roy “Pitbull” Tapia (11-1-2, 6 KOs) held a media workout for their upcoming headlining fights at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino on Saturday, July 30. Jiaro Hernandez (15-9, 8 KOs) of Torreon, Mexico, who is now training out of Los Angeles, was also in attendance with former world champion Daniel Ponce De Leon ahead of his scheduled fight against Roy Tapia.

NABF Featherweight Champion Joseph “Jojo” Diaz, Jr. will put his title and his undefeated record on the line in a 10-round fight against Victor “Pitufo” Proa (28-1-2, 21 KOs) of Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico. The main event of the night features number one rated contender by the WBC, “Relentless” Antonio Orozco (24-0, 16 KOs) taking on Abner “Jaeger” Lopez (25-5, 19 KOs), of Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico in a 10-round super lightweight fight. The event will be televised live by HBO Latino® Boxing beginning at 11:15 p.m. (live ET/tape-delayed PT). Tickets are moving fast for this event, with just a limited number of tickets left available for purchase.

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