I know he's only 26, but age dosen't determine when a fighter is past his best. Juan was the undisputed LW champion, made alot of $$$ out of the game, and will be remembered as a real exicting warrior.
But I feel he is really on the decline, he's 2-4 in his last 6. And for the most part he always invovled in hard fights, which take a toll.
Should he retire, and just go into law full time, and enjoy his life and health?
What has he got left to prove? He comes to fight, puts on a great show and has risen about as far as he's gonna. He has participated in boxing in or near the elite class of fighters for some years now, he has made himself some nice money, he's not yet slurring his words and has a great future ahead of him because he was levelheaded and hard working enough to stay in school. Wtf else do you want? I could see if he was in Holyfield's shoes, but he's not. he should hang em' up and get on w/the rest of his life imo.
Good luck Juan in your future endeavors.
Okay, well...
1. I literally just stated that he WAS favored to beat Campbell and Malignaggi.
2. He obviously doesn't have the same intensity, as clearly demonstrated by the fact that he did very well in the first Marquez fight, and how he let Marquez pick him apart in the rematch without the same intensity.
And really, the day I get talked down to by you. Seriously, **** off, learn something about boxing, get on my level and then talk to me.
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shut up you dont know SHIT about boxing. juan is a good boxer just not a GREAT boxer. Fk why not. Give up just cuz you lose? Fk your a clown man. Good luck in life if your thinking that son
Okay, well...
1. I literally just stated that he WAS favored to beat Campbell and Malignaggi.
2. He obviously doesn't have the same intensity, as clearly demonstrated by the fact that he did very well in the first Marquez fight, and how he let Marquez pick him apart in the rematch without the same intensity.
And really, the day I get talked down to by you. Seriously, **** off, learn something about boxing, get on my level and then talk to me.
If he passes the law school entrance exam and does good there, i would hope for him to retire. He has done his best and will most likely be a journeyman from now now.
If you got brains get out!!!!!!
Nate Campbell and Paulie Malignaggi are a different story though.
shut up you dont know SHIT about boxing. juan is a good boxer just not a GREAT boxer. Fk why not. Give up just cuz you lose? Fk your a clown man. Good luck in life if your thinking that son
Naturally, he is having a tough time of late. I think he needs to revaluate himself including the people who are around him. Maybe he needs to try a new trainer including a fitness trainer that can put a bit more power into his feather fisted hands.
If Diaz had some power, he would have knocked out or at least knocked down Marquez in those last few rounds. Marquez had gassed by then and looked vulnerable.
Diaz is still young and his physique can change for the better, especially if he adds the right people to help him out.
One thing that does concern me is that Diaz appears to be a bit chinny.
Why the hell should he retire? He lost against some of the best p4p fighters. Nobody expected him to beat JMM
Nate Campbell and Paulie Malignaggi are a different story though.
He's only 26, he has atleast 4 to 6 years left in him at which he should be able ti compete at a high level. My opinion is that he should take off 1 to 2 years and try to rebuild himself, maybe change trainers. He severly lacks power, has a very open defense and has the take some to give some attitude. Fix those problems and hell be back to world class level.
That dude looked like a P4P fighter at the beginning of his title run.
He just doesn't have it anymore.
He also has a tight job lined up at a law firm if he gets out. Why would he stay in when he doesn't have it anymore?
My point excatly...............
That dude looked like a P4P fighter at the beginning of his title run.
He just doesn't have it anymore.
He also has a tight job lined up at a law firm if he gets out. Why would he stay in when he doesn't have it anymore?
Has The Baby Bull ever had a tune up fight? I say give him 2 or 3 tune ups to see how he looks after those against another top guy. Diaz, wether he retires or not, will be remembered as a real warrior that always comes to fight. I would love for him to hook up with Roach and Ariza.