Is JMM-Juan Diaz officially set?

[RozzySean]

Yea this would be an exceptional matchup, I think I'd take Marquez but not positive Diaz wouldn't outwork him. Would imagine it depends whether Marquez can earn enough respect to make Diaz fight at his pace, going by his performance against Casamayor I suspect he will. Nate Campbell definetly is getting shafted big time though, he deserves a big fight with any of these guys, even a rematch with Diaz for more money. But at least Rocky Juarez is getting another shot That is really ridiculous if true, I just can't understand for the life of me how he keeps getting on big cards in title fights when he is SHIT to watch. Blah.

I know most people hate Rocky Juarez, but I like him. The problem is that he does do anything exceptional, but he is a fundamentally and technically sound fighter with a great chin. The problem with him is that he's a pressure fighter without great work rate, and he doesn't have much of a killer instinct. He's just steady. He's kinda like a Winky Wright without the great jab and superb defense. He stalks and stalks, and when he's outclassed, like in the Barrera 2 or JMM, he just looks like total garbage. he can't seem to get off and just gets outboxed. He beats they guys that he's supposed to beat. Personally, I really enjoyed the first MAB fight and the Barrios fight. When he's in with a guy who will trade with him, I think he's decent to watch because he's a good counterpuncher and he isn't afraid to trade.

I don't think he gets enough credit. Rocky is step up for Luevano, and I would probably make this fight 60/40 for Juarez. This is a guy who nearly beat Barrera, nearly beat Soto, and stopped Barrios. He's been in with JMM and even won maybe two rounds. Luevano will bring it, and Rocky will have his opportunities to counter with his short and accurate punches. Luevano will find out fast that he's not in with Billy Dib.

He also seems to have a good following, and at this point, he's a well know name. That always helps you get more chances. If Luevano beats him, it will really put him on the map and this will be a great gauge of his talent level.

[OumaFan]

I think Rocky Juarez and Dana White are trying to bring down boxing.

Ok that's a bit strong maybe but I will never watch him fight again. Seriously, life is too short to sit around and wait for Rocky to throw a punch, having a drinking game based on when Rocky throws a punch would be a shitty drinking game.

[OumaFan]

I may be exaggerating to make a point

[OumaFan]

Richard Schaeffer of GBP says this is now officially on, its on fightnews.

[The Fightfan]

Good match-up but in the end it's all Marquez. Diaz fought well against Katsidis but Marquez is just to damn skilled.

[ICB]

JMM will pick Juan Diaz apart.

[:::PSL:::]

Juan Diaz is one tough cookie.

JMM by decision.

[SaltyBacon]

marquez look good at 135 even though he go lucky

just cant chose now

[iwng100]

And Nate Campbell is left out in the cold fighting Ali Funeka. There is no justice.

You’re absolutely right but I still like to see JMM vs. Juan Diaz, IMO it would be a more entertaining fight according to their styles.

JMM will pick Juan Diaz apart.

I don’t know why but I see an upset here, maybe ‘cause I’m a Pac fan and Juan is one of my fav. He could outwork JMM despite Dinamita is an excellent counterpuncher.

[W1NKY]

it is on the 28-02-2009 and the fight will be held at Toyota centre houston texas usa. for the ibo title. this should be a top fight be my moneys on jmm.