Joseph ‘Jo Jo’ Diaz jr. Consider his fight against Regis Prograis this Saturday as an opportunity to get him some bigger battles if he overcomes. ‘Jo Jo’ has been in battle since 2021 with a record, and he cannot afford to lose direct. The fight will be shown on Dazn.
The former IBF Super Featherweight Champion Diaz jr. (34-7-1, 15 food) Fight on Saturday, August 2 at the University of Illinois, Chicago, with 29-3, 24 COs).
Diaz – Prograis Fight Preview
Diaz is still young at 32, but he has not been effective since losing against Devin Haney in 2021. The fight was a negative turning point for him, as he lost by five of his next six opponents. ‘Jo Jo’ did win his last battle and beat Jorge Luis Valencia Diaz with a unanimous eight-round decision in June last year, but it was against a fighter with a record of 6-4.
“That’s why I see it as an opportunity. It is broadcast on Dazn as the co-head event on a Golden Boy card. I knew it was an opportunity, and I had to use it, “Jo Jo ‘Diaz said Fighting type About how a victory over regis Prograis could drive him to a bigger battle.
PROGRAIS POWER THReat
Diaz jr. Has already fought at 140 and has repeatedly lost in that weight class since 2022. One thing he did to him in this battle is that the former WBA and WBC lights welterweight champion, Prograis, had trouble losing his last two battles. Many boxing fans believe that the 36-year-old regis has been washed and will not be able to reverse things. However, the Southpaw Progais still has its power, and that makes him a threat to Diaz Jr.
“Regis is a big guy and a strong contestant. But I see a lot of flaws in his game, and I know that 100% Jo Jo Diaz is a very dangerous fighter,” says Diaz Jr. “That’s what I am now. I’m going to get on a fight night at 100% and execute my game plan and conquer on Saturday night.
Who has more left?
“He’s a big guy, but I feel good at this weight. I fill, feel good, feel strong, and I’m ready to go, ‘says Diaz jr. About his fight against regis.
Prograis-Diaz will amount to which of the two more in the tank is left. Regis’s last true victory came three years ago against Jose Zepeda in 2022. Technically, his last victory against Danielito Zorrilla in 2023, but it was a controversial 12-round decision.
Last updated on 07/30/2025
