Montoya defeats ex-champ JoJo Diaz

Lightweight Abraham Montoya (23-6-1, 14 KOs) scored a ten round split decision over former world champion Joseph “JoJo” Diaz (33-7-1, 15 KOs) on Saturday night at the Osceola Heritage Park Arena in Kissimmee, Florida. Diaz seemed to do a little more, but two judges preferred Montoya’s work. Scores were 98-92, 97-93 for Montoya, and 98-92 for Diaz, who has now lost six of his last seven.

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  • Diaz seems to have worn himself out as an elite athlete. He could have hang those gloves up a handful of fights ago.

    • Alcoholism brought him to this level. He is trying hard to stay sober; I wish him the best to achieve that.

  • If Diaz is interested in continuing to fight, he should be at 130. He hasn’t made that weight in years but Montoya, himself, is a 130lb fighter and he, at times, looked stronger than Diaz in this fight. He’ll just be 32 in a couple of weeks, but it’s an old 32 and I wish him the best outside of the ring, but unless he’s interested in cutting down (and maybe even if he is) or just being a gatekeeper type at 135-140, that should probably be if for Diaz inside the ring.

  • Always liked Jo Jo as a fighter especially in the Olympics and when he was a title holder. However having won only one fight in his last seven. Diaz should consider retiring

  • JoJo Diaz did not do more as suggested. He got outworked and was clearly defensive minded during this fight. 1 Judge gave the fight to him 98-92 which is atrocious. It should have been unanimous for Montoya. Good thing they didn’t put him in with AxeMan Nicholas Walters he likely would have gotten stopped.

  • JoJo was a belt holder, but really never made a big splash in the pros. I think he lacked discipline. And based on all the tattoos he got after turning pro and the funny hair colors and what not, I wonder if he has some screws loose too. Someone below mentioned alcoholism and I believe it, he missed weight many times too.

  • Diaz needs to move down in weight or retire. He’s not big enough or strong enough for this weight class. Just look how small his head is compared to everyone.

  • His fight right now is with his demons. He should focus on himself first before he ever returns to the ring. It’s hard to regain and maintain sobriety while also training for boxing. I hope he overcomes his vices and at the very least goes on to be a good dad and an excellent human being. Good luck to you, Jo Jo.

  • I have to give it up to Jojo Diaz. That dude has heart. And he has class. He is not in the mold of Devin Haney or Chuck Schumer. Jojo is not a snowflake. He is not a cry baby loser. Jojo is hard. Not soft like Schmuck Schumer.

    Jojo, thank you for being a man and giving it all you have. Please retire. To quote Bob Hope, thanks for the memories.

  • jo jo gave it his best it just was not there i would still work out in the gym maybe train the younger fighters coming up ?

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