Joel Diaz, trainer of Israil Madrimov, reflects on tough loss to Terence Crawford
Coachella Valley native and world-renowned boxing trainer Joel Diaz has been in many big fights. His most recent was certainly one of his biggest.
Diaz was in the corner for Israil Madrimov, the 29-year-old from Uzbekistan who suffered a loss by unanimous decision to Terence Crawford on Saturday at BMO Center in Los Angeles.
Crawford won the fight and the WBA super welterweight title at 154 pounds, taking it 116-112, 115-113 and 115-113 on the judges’ scorecards. The 36-year-old Crawford is now 41-0 (31 KO) and a 4-division champion.
A Close Fight 😯
— DAZN Boxing (@DAZNBoxing) August 4, 2024
Bud Crawford wins by unanimous decision.#RiyadhSeasonCard | #CrawfordVsMadrimov
Live on https://t.co/FoiaUucI53 | @Turki_alalshikh pic.twitter.com/7ee1O6JrJZ
Meanwhile, Madrimov moved to 10-1-1 and gained respect for holding his own against one of the greatest of all time.
On Monday, just two days after the fight, Sports Director Blake Arthur went to Diaz's gym in Indio to get his thoughts on the controversial decision.
More of my interview with Joel Diaz. He's very complimentary of Terence Crawford, who he's known since his days of training @Timbradleyjr. #CrawfordVsMadrimov #CrawfordMadrimov pic.twitter.com/WE4Hwq82LU
— Blake Arthur (@BlakeArthur24) August 6, 2024
Madrimov is one of many professional fighters who has Diaz in their corner.
He's arguably most known for his time with fellow Coachella Valley native and former five-time world champion Timothy Bradley Jr.
Diaz, who has his gym in Indio dubbed "Diaz Training Camp," has gained respect and recognition in the world of boxing for being one of the top trainers in the sport.
Stay with KESQ News Channel 3 for continuing coverage of Diaz and his next fight.
