Trainer Joel Diaz Not Entertained When Devin Haney Fights: “Honestly, I Just Change The Channel”

By: Hans Themistode

For a variety of years now, Devin Haney has shouted to the boxing world that he’s the most effective within the 135 pound division. In only a matter of hours, he’ll look to show that when he takes on multiple-time champion, Jorge Linares. The 2 are slated to face one another afterward tonight on the Michelob Extremely Enviornment, in Las Vegas, Nevada.

For coach Joel Diaz, he believes that Haney is as gifted as they arrive. With that stated, there’s a lengthy record of issues he would slightly do than watch Haney combat.

“Devin Haney is sensible child, good boxer however truthfully, he’s not enticing to me due to his fashion,” stated Diaz throughout an interview with Combat Hub TV. “I like extra of a come ahead, dominating fighter. He’s extra of a boxer. Truthfully, no disrespect to him however after I watch him combat, after the fourth or fifth spherical, I simply change the channel however that doesn’t imply he’s not a very good fighter, he’s.”

Diaz’s admission of having fun with brawlers versus boxers doesn’t precisely come as a shock. All through his teaching profession, Diaz helped mould fighters who loved banging it out in the course of the ring equivalent to Ruslan Provodnikov, Avni Yildirim, Lucas Matthysse and a protracted record of others.

Nonetheless, even with Diaz searching for his distant the second Haney comes throughout his display, he nonetheless praises the 22 yr outdated for his skillset. Admittedly, Diaz says he absolutely intends on tuning in to look at Haney face Linares. Based on the betting public, Haney is basically anticipated to win. But, regardless of these overwhelming ideas, Diaz is pretty assured that the veteran contender has greater than sufficient within the tank to get the job.

“Jorge can beat Devin Haney. He comes and he’s going to make use of his expertise and frustrate you. He’s a wise fighter and he has numerous energy. As soon as Haney feels the ability of Jorge, he’s not going to attempt to interact. It’s a very good take a look at for Devin Haney.”