BKB Bare Knuckle signs up former boxing world champion for Los Angeles debut

Two-time world champion boxer Joseph ‘Jojo’ Diaz will make his bare knuckle debut this month in Los Angeles.

Diaz has held IBF super-featherweight gold, in addition to an interim WBC title at lightweight in 2020 and 2021. Nonetheless, he has been on a losing run of late and has now decided to make the switch to BKB Bare Knuckle.

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His first fight will happen on July 18, and can serve because the headliner of the BKB 56 undercard. The event takes place at The NOVO at L.A. LIVE in downtown Los Angeles, with an opponent still to be decided.

Joseph ‘Jojo’ Diaz signs up for BKB Bare Knuckle fight

Jojo Diaz is the most recent former world champion to enroll with BKB Bare Knuckle after Lee Selby and Paulie Malignaggi. He’ll fight in his hometown of Los Angeles on their July 18 card, albeit without an opponent.

“I’ve spent my entire profession testing myself against the very best fighters on the planet,” Diaz said in a press release. “I’m excited to begin this next chapter with BKB. I’ve all the time been a fighter who comes forward, throws punches, and provides fans all the things.

“I actually have each time I step into the ring. That’s exactly what bare knuckle boxing is all about. To make my debut in my home state of California, in front of my hometown fans in Los Angeles, makes this chance much more special.

“I can’t wait to point out everyone what ‘JoJo’ Diaz looks like contained in the Mighty Trigon on July 18.”

BKB CEO David Tetreault added: “JoJo Diaz is strictly the variety of world-class athlete that continues to raise BKB,. He’s an Olympian, a former world champion, and certainly one of the hardest, most respected fighters of his generation.

“His pressure style, toughness and willingness to interact make him a natural fit for bare knuckle competition. We’re thrilled to welcome him to BKB and couldn’t ask for an even bigger stage than Los Angeles to introduce him to our fans.”