Casamayor Doesnt Deny Dirty Tactics

By Mark Vester

Less than a week away before Joel Casamayor steps in the ring with Diego Corrales for the third time in his career. Often accused of being a dirty fighter, Casamayor tells the Arizona Republic that he likes being a dirty fighter, and the name calling does not bother him at all.

"Boxing is dirty, period," Casamayor said. "Do you call judges who rig fights dirty? Do you call fighters who take a dive dirty? The day I'm not ready to be a dirty fighter is the day I don't fight anymore. It will mean I don't have the heart for it anymore."

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Saturday | Jan 31, 2026

Casamayor's elbows, forearms, head and punches - Corrales has to watch out for everything.

The bout takes place at Las Vegas' Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino, and will be televised Saturday night by Showtime.

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