Diego Magdaleno Continues The Hunt For New Trainer

By Ryan Burton

Ealier this week BoxingScene.com reported that super featherweight contender Diego Magdaleno (23-1, 9KOs) had signed a managerial contract with Frank Espinoza who manages Abner Mares, Daniel Ponce De Leon, Vic Darchinyan and several others.

Magdaleno had been managed and trainer by Las Vegas based Pat and Dawn Barry who run Barry's Boxing Gym. The Top Rank promoted fighter said that he still hasn't decided on a trainer and that he and Espinoza would work together to find one soon.

"I'm very happy with my decision. Both side are happy and motivated, ready to move forward with my career. I'm ready to take the next step with Team Espinoza. Frank and I are looking around for possible coaches. Probably gonna take a ride out to California soon," Magdaleno told BoxingScene.com.

Magdaleno lost a split decision to Rocky Martinez this past April in his most recent fight. He said that Top Rank matchmaker Brad Goodman told him that they are looking at securing a late July or August date for his return.

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