Joel Diaz is a former boxer from Mexico who now works as a full-time coach and trainer. He has been training professional fighters out of his Indio Boys & Girls Club gym for more than a decade.
The California-based trainer has trained world champions Abner Mares and Timothy Bradley. Joel himself was a former fighter who challenged for a lightweight world title.
Joel retired from fighting at the age of 23 and immediately began training.
Does Joel Diaz Have A Wife?
Joel Diaz does have a wife, and they live in Coachella, California, with their three daughters and one son.
She had recently celebrated her birthday. Her birthday falls on March 18 of every year.
Their first-born son, Joel Diaz Jr., was born on November 3, and he has followed in the footsteps of his father. Diaz Jr. is an amateur boxer who has competed in many fights.
Who Are Joel Diaz Parents?
Diaz began working when he was 18 years old to assist his parents financially.
He was raised by his grandparents and moved to Coachella, California, with his brothers when he was 12 years old to be with his parents, who worked as field laborers.
It was difficult for Joel at first because his parents did not want him to go to the gym. As a result, he had to sneak out of the back numerous times to work out at the neighborhood gym.
His parents’ names and identities have not been revealed.
Joel Diaz Career Details
Joel Diaz defeated Julio Cesar Borboa, the former IBF champion, in August 1992.
Joel was defeated by undefeated IBF lightweight champion Philip Holiday in a twelve-round decision at Wembley Indoor Arena in Johannesburg on October 19, 1996.
He won his first nine fights by decision until being knocked out in the fourth round against Mexican bantamweight champion Tony Wilson (23-7-1).
Hector Lizarraga, the eventual IBF World Champion, was his opponent for the second time in his career (25-8-5).
In June 1996, Diaz defeated Mexican champion and eventual world title contender Javier Marquez in the biggest win of his professional career. (41-17-3).
He won a KO victory over veteran José Luis Montes in his last fight. After this victory, Diaz became the number one rated challenger and mandatory WBC lightweight champion Stevie Johnston, after this victory.
He resigned from boxing due to a detached retina that left him blind in one eye.
Joel has worked as a trainer for several years after retiring. A few fighters he has worked with, the notable fighters are Julio Díaz, Antonio Díaz, Timothy Bradley, Vicente Escobedo, Abner Mares, and Ruslan Provodnikov.
Diaz coached mixed martial artist Cub Swanson for his bout with Doo Ho Choi in the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s 2016 Fight of the Year.
Who is Joel Diaz Net Worth?
As there are no reports of Joel Diaz’s earnings or salary, his net worth is unknown. Joel works as a professional coach and earns his living by training boxers from all over the world.
His estimated net worth should be above $2 million.
Meet Joel Diaz On Instagram
Joel Diaz’s official Instagram account is @coachjoeldiaz, and as of 2022, he has 35.6K followers. It will be easy to find his handle since he has kept his photograph on the display picture (DP).
His most recent post included a selfie of himself alongside fighter Dmitry Bivol.