King and Juan Diaz part ways(FINALLY!)

[El Gamo]

I think this is for Juan's benefit. For whatever reason,he's nowhere the star he should be. Unbeaten,young,educated and exciting to watch(and I'm not even a fan) but the kid should be much higher than fighting in dingy cards in Chicago or wherever it was.

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[Deanrw]

While I say good job to any fighter who can break away from King, Juan's Manager sounds like a real monster if Don King is willing to toss a fighter aside like that.

Juan better be at his best Saturday as the fight is in Mexico and Don gave him up before the fight even started. The stars are aligning against him to lose a decision.

[Spicoli]

Good for Juan.A break away before the Cement hardens.Diaz has all the tools to be a top star and the last thing he needs is to disappear into the witness protection agency like stable of Kings many fighters past and present.

Whos he sign with ?

[donnydarkoIRL]

Juan has been waiting to break away for some time now.

GoldenBoy have expressed interedst in Juan

[Addicted to_boxing]

I agree Gamo, an undefeated, fearless law student that calls out Pac is unrecognized ? It is a shame, but that will all change soon. Although this Saturdays fight should be a little tougher than most expect. I expect a 8th round TKO for the baby bull.

[BoomBoom]

Juan doesnt need Don King. These lazy hevyweights need him to promote the sh@t out of their fights because they cant get enough interest becuse of their lackluster performances. Diaz is always in exciting fights and always comes to fight. People want to see him fight. Golden Boy, Gary Shaw, Top Rank or whoever will get him good money fights and promote him well.

[Wayne]

I agree Gamo, an undefeated, fearless law student that calls out Pac is unrecognized ? It is a shame, but that will all change soon. Although this Saturdays fight should be a little tougher than most expect. I expect a 8th round TKO for the baby bull.

How about calling out Pac and has a legit chance of beating him? Diaz OWNS the lightweight division and I haven't bet against him since seeing him dismantle Cotto.

[CutMeMick]

Diaz will loose Sat. by Decision.....

Don King and Jose Sulaiman are very good friends.

[tillman78]

Now we will FINALLY have the exposure of Juan Diaz...The most overrated fighter ever!!!!!!

[:::PSL:::]

Now we will FINALLY have the exposure of Juan Diaz...The most overrated fighter ever!!!!!!

OMG! Are you serious? What makes you think he's the most overrated fighter?

Juan Diaz is a WBA, WBO and IBF lightweight champion and he defended his crown many times against worthy opponents.

I disagree with you.

[:::PSL:::]

Diaz by UD

[CutMeMick]

OMG! Are you serious? What makes you think he's the most overrated fighter?

Juan Diaz is a WBA, WBO and IBF lightweight champion and he defended his crown many times against worthy opponents.

I disagree with you.

I think what tillman ment was as far as exposure on TV.
Meaning he should be more in the medias eyes and HBO, Showtime.
At least that's what I think he ment...

[tillman78]

OMG! Are you serious? What makes you think he's the most overrated fighter?

Juan Diaz is a WBA, WBO and IBF lightweight champion and he defended his crown many times against worthy opponents.

I disagree with you.

OK...lets think for a minute "WHO" has he beaten...A washed up Frietas and one other Diaz...He has yet to face a real challenge...Dont worry lil Peterson is coming...If not someonr else.

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OK...lets think for a minute "WHO" has he beaten...A washed up Frietas and one other Diaz...He has yet to face a real challenge...Dont worry lil Peterson is coming...If not someonr else.

Well, he comfortably defeated the undefeated Jose Cotto. He dominated Fernando Angulo. He captured Julio Diaz's belt.

JD is NOT overrated. He is one of the best in that division.

[Kirkland Laing]

Diaz has looked good every time I've seen him and he's willing to fight Ricky Hatton. I don't see anything not to like here especially against a guy who's lost five times.