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The fight (itself) will be at night, so we switch up the workouts to mimic that, says Diaz. I would love to remain friends. On June 19, he'll be front and center in El Paso He trains talented super middleweightBektemir Bully Melikuziev(7-0, 6 KOs) along with unbeaten super bantamweight prospectManuel Flores (9-0, 6 KOs), who will be fightingin the Oscar De La Hoya-promoted card at the Don Haskins Center. And Diaz is just the guy to lead him to it. It is the most convenient and efficient way to work out. He's still working to complete the entryway and his office inside the gym, off Indio Boulevard, but the rest of the 6,250-square foot space has been transformed from a gutted building to a gym. He never answered my calls or anything," Diaz said. The veteran trainer has planned each and every session during this seven-week training camp for Timothy Bradley, who is facing the undefeated Jesse Vargas for the WBO Welterweight Interim title on Saturday, June 27. Inducted into the California Boxing Hall of Fame in 2008, she is also a member of the World Boxing Hall of Fame, Golden State Boxers Association and the Burbank Boxing Club. With the Silver Gloves starting this week, this show was a well-timed one to get some work in. Ain't nobody make me do anything," Bradley said. But things happen and, fortunately, I found a way to stay involvedin the sport and have a positive impact.". JD: I train my fighters at the Boys and Girls Club in Indio. 2,187 likes. After helping Bivol secure the belt, Joel Diaz flew back home to Indio to prepare Angel Tito Acosta (23-3) for his upcoming bout that following Thursday, May 12th. He always works hard and he's ready to go. Thats why on Tuesdays and Thursdays, we work on building strength with battles ropes, kettle bells, ball slams, tire flips, etc. CM: So from those experiences and others would you rather take a known fighter halfway through his/her career and help them achieve their goals or work with a youngster from day one and guide them to the top? To advertise please contact us using the email below.