Comments Thread For: Gary Russell Decisions a Game Joseph Diaz, Retains WBC Title

[chrisJS]

Not to sound funny but I think the old Roach would be PERFECT for him. I don't think this new Roach is worth anyone's time now days...

Garcia of course. Derrick James? Rozzier?? Chepo Reynoso??

All would be good picks.

Manny Robles would be good too. JoJo wouldn't have to re-locate either and could get some great sparring.

[BigStomps]

Not to sound funny but I think the old Roach would be PERFECT for him. I don't think this new Roach is worth anyone's time now days...

Garcia of course. Derrick James? Rozzier?? Chepo Reynoso??

All would be good picks.

Roach crossed my mind but you said it yourself. This version of Roach ain't worth anybody's time.
It never crossed my mind but your right. I think Chepo Reynoso would be good for JoJo. The problem is Chepo and Eddie don't wanna train nobody else besides Canelo.
I remember a couple of years ago when Matthysse wanted to train with them they said maybe in the future but at the moment they were focused strictly on Canelo so I'm guessing that's why they don't train other fighters..
But yeah, the Reynosos or even Rozier would be good for JoJo.

[Shadoww702]

Manny Robles would be good too. JoJo wouldn't have to re-locate either and could get some great sparring.

Yeah not bad. Location would help. And sparring would always be a plus.

I'm not even against father/son trainers but his advice was terrible in the late rounds. I didnt see any fire or energy in him. I dont even think he told him 1 time he was losing and needed a TKO??? Cutman wasnt too bad but definitely could of used some more vaseline.

[Luilun]

Oh he got great upper body movement, str, great body shot with some serious intentions. This was Gary Russel jr. He was fighting and he's never been down for a reason. that jab was the difference. Diaz will come back and get a title soon. I wish he would switch trainers but like you said he's too loya! For that.

I didn't understand what they meant by his dad trains him modern style??? what is that??? Google, YouTube, and books?

What the dad would do was watch other trainers in the gym. His dad told he started training his son because the other trainer were ignoring his son. He would watch Youtube Videos in how to train boxers. I once told him work on head movement though. I think he needs to work on head movement. I think he will be Champ soon cause he's a big 126 pound fighter

[Shadoww702]

What the dad would do was watch other trainers in the gym. His dad told he started training his son because the other trainer were ignoring his son. He would watch Youtube Videos in how to train boxers. I once told him work on head movement though. I think he needs to work on head movement. I think he will be Champ soon cause he's a big 126 pound fighter

That actually happens way to much. They all seem to spend 95% of their time with 1-2 fighters. Sht he did a GREAT job! Holy sht. Major impressed...

[champion4ever]

If he fights tall and uses his length his jab will give Russell problems. I don't care what anyone tells me it's gonna be a 50/50 fight or damn well close. I've never seen either one look bad in a fight. Both have loses. Leo handled his lose though. Plus his competition has been much better than Russell.

Everyone has an opinion. And this is why they fight!

I respect your opinion. I just believe you are wrong. Russell's rapid fire jabs, hand speed and combination punches threw Diaz off his timing and rhythm. He could never get set and had trouble getting his punches off. I could envision the same thing with Leo Santa Cruz coming forward eating punches. Without throwing many punches back due to the timing and speed of Gary's punches.

[champion4ever]

This only goes to show that Vasyl Lomachenko just maybe the best pound for pound fighter in the sport how he handled a beast in Gary Russell Jr. Also, may I add that Russell is the top dog in the 126 lb division. Moreover, no one wants to fight him. In addition, none of the big names are in a hurry to fight him or come close in defeating him either.

[Mrsantiago]

Meat seems to be like weed now days. To much unhealthy sht kn them. I see more and more fights with guys/girls high then I ever did before. Now a lot of then are grouchy, and moody as ***!

You’re right about that. The popularity of the US drug culture has people unaware thst along with legalization comes the cutting of as in all business and the ones to suffer will be the consumers.

[Luilun]

That actually happens way to much. They all seem to spend 95% of their time with 1-2 fighters. Sht he did a GREAT job! Holy sht. Major impressed...

That gym in El Mote had like 50 boxers and 3 trainers

[Boxfan83]

If I had a dollar when everyone told me a fighter has no chance.... Leo got a GREAT chance and probably will be a slight favorite or 50/50 but you go ahead and think that. So what round you got Leo getting KTFO?? Or how many rounds total you got Leo winning?? Like 2 if he's lucky??

Probably 2, not sure if he gets KO'ed but even the 2rds he wins, they'll probably could go either way. The reason I say this is style. Russell throws fast down the middle.