Diaz, Rakhimov camps reach agreement

By Gabriel F. Cordero

Looks like IBF junior lightweight champion Joseph “JoJo” Diaz will defend against IBF #1 rated mandatory challenger Shavkata Rakhimov of Tajikistan on February 20 after the parties reached an agreement to avoid a purse bid scheduled for this week. Rakhimov (15-0, 12 KOs) trains at the Wild Card Gym under trainer Freddie Roach.

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