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Felix Verdejo Very Pleased With The Move To Ismael Salas

•Jan 10, 2020

About a week away from his next ring return, Puerto Rican fighter Félix 'El Diamante' Verdejo says the move to hire veteran coach Ismael Salas and the change of environment was the right decision. Verdejo intends to clear up the lingering doubts that circulate about his future in boxing, when he faces Mexico's Manuel Rey Rojas during the event that will take place at the Turning Stones Resort and Casino in Verona, New York, on January 18.

Alvarez-Seals Undercard: Verdejo, Diaz, Anderson, More

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•Jan 10, 2020

Puerto Rican superstar Felix “El Diamante” Verdejo, inching closer to a lightweight world title shot, will see action on a special Top Rank on ESPN show Saturday, Jan. 18 from Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, N.Y.

Heredia Pleased With Verdejo's Move To Ismael Salas in Las Vegas

Ryan Burton

•Nov 29, 2019

The news recently broke that Felix "Diamante" Verdejo (25-1) recently broke ties with long time manager and trainer Ricky Marquez. Verdejo had struggled in his recent fights and those struggled culminated with a knockout loss to Antonio Lozada in 2018.

Verdejo Was Very Impressed After Training With Ismael Salas

Miguel Rivera

•Nov 16, 2019

Puetro Rico's Felix 'El Diamante' Verdejo said he spent two days training at Ismael Salas's gym before hiring him as coach over two other candidates. A few days ago, Verdejo revealed that the Cuban Salas would be his new trainer. Verdejo will make his debut with Salas by his side on January 18th, according to promoter Bob Arum of Top Rank.

Salas Aims To Rebuild Verdejo Like He Did Linares, Gamboa, Ugas

Miguel Rivera

•Nov 13, 2019

Veteran trainer Ismael Salas is embracing his new position as head trainer of Puerto Rican boxer Felix Verdejo, who hit a few bumps in the last few years of his career. The Olympian was at one time considered to be a rising star in the sport - but then an unexpected TKO loss and several lackluster performances have destroyed his stock as a fighter.

Felix Verdejo To Train With Ismael Salas, Eyes January Return

Jake Donovan

•Nov 12, 2019

Felix Verdejo is armed with a new head trainer and a potential fight date in the near future. The one-time blue-chip prospect from San Juan, Puerto Rico has established his training headquarters in Las Vegas, Nevada, where he will we work with renowned cornerman Ismael Salas. The two will work together moving forward, with their first fight likely to come on an East Coast show in January.

Felix Verdejo in Talks With Several Potential Trainers

Miguel Rivera

•Oct 29, 2019

Puerto Rican fighter Felix “El Diamante” Verdejo will soon travel to the United States to talk with some of the coaches who have expressed interest in taking charge of his preparations with a view to returning to the ring in early 2020.

Marquez Obtains Counsel To Challenge Felix Verdejo's Lawsuit

Miguel Rivera

•Oct 15, 2019

Manager and head trainer Ricky Márquez has answered the lawsuit that was brought against him by Puerto Rican lightweight Félix “El Diamante” Verdejo. As previously reported on BoxingScene.com, Verdejo filed a lawsuit against Marquez with the Department of Recreation and Sports (DRD) in Puerto Rico. Verdejo is attempting to break away from Marquez, because he claims the manager's contract violates laws and regulations in the country.

Felix Verdejo Has Yet To Finalize Decision on New Trainer

Miguel Rivera

•Oct 2, 2019

The identity of the new coach of Puerto Rican Olympian Félix 'El Diamante' Verdejo is still a mystery. The fighter committed to promoter Bob Arum of Top Rank has stated in several interviews that he would begin the search for a substitute for longtime coach Ricky Márquez during a meeting at the Top Rank headquarters in Las Vegas. To date, Verdejo has not informed them of his decision.

Verdejo's Move To Break Away From Trainer/Manager Confirmed

Miguel Rivera

•Aug 22, 2019

BoxingScene.com reported last week that there were rumors in Puerto Rico that lightweight contender Félix Verdejo was attempting to break away from Ricky Márquez, the boxer's longtime trainer and manager. That move has now been confirmed with the boxer filing a legal document which claims that the terms of the contract they signed "are abusive and contrary to law."