It was confirmed in June 2013 that Kavanagh had moved from Freddie Roach and would be trained by Joel Díaz
On October 19, 1996, Joel lost a twelve round decision to undefeated IBF Lightweight champion Philip Holiday in Wembley Indoor Arena, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa.
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Some of the notable fighters who have trained under Díaz include, Antonio Díaz, Julio Díaz, Timothy Bradley, Abner Mares, Vicente Escobedo Christopher Dragoo and UFC fighter Cub Swanson.
Billy Joel | Cameron Diaz | Joel Chandler Harris | Porfirio Díaz | Joel-Peter Witkin | Joel Schumacher | Joel Osteen | Joel Hodgson | Joel Whitburn | Joel Plaskett | Haley Joel Osment | Joel McHale | Joel McCrea | Joel Lamangan | Joel Grey | Joel | Junot Diaz | Gloria Diaz | Mitch Joel | Justino Díaz | Joel Zifkin | Joel Spolsky | Joel Silver | Joel Salatin | Joel Hayward | Chalco de Díaz Covarrubias | Roberto Díaz Herrera | Marilou Diaz-Abaya | Laura Diaz | Karl Amson Joel |