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David Díaz
Born (1976-06-07) June 7, 1976 (age 48)
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Other namesDangerous
Statistics
Weight(s)
Height5 ft 6 in (168 cm)
Reach69 in (175 cm)
StanceSouthpaw
Boxing record
Total fights41
Wins36
Wins by KO17
Losses4
Draws1

David Díaz (born June 7, 1976) is an American former professional boxer who competed from 1996 to 2011, and held the WBC lightweight title from 2007 to 2008.

Amateur highlights

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Professional career

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Diaz accumulated an undefeated record of 26-0 before losing to Kendall Holt by TKO in the 8th round. He defeated José Armando Santa Cruz for the interim title on August 12, 2006. On February 20, 2007, Diaz was awarded the title when Joel Casamayor, the champion at the time, was stripped of the title for signing to fight a rematch against WBO champion Acelino Freitas rather than defend against him – it should nevertheless be noted however, that the lightweight title bout between old foes Casamayor and Freitas never took place because Freitas fought and lost his WBO title to WBA champion Juan Díaz instead.

Main article: Manny Pacquiao vs. David Díaz

Diaz defeated Mexican legend Erik Morales on August 4, 2007, by a controversial unanimous decision to defend his title.[1] On June 28, 2008, Diaz lost his title to Manny Pacquiao in Las Vegas via 9th-round TKO earning Pacquiao his fifth world championship in five different weight divisions.[2][3]

After a lay-off that saw Diaz out of the ring for over a year, he returned to face Jesús Chávez on September 26, 2009. He won the fight by majority decision.

On March 13, 2010, Diaz challenged Humberto Soto for his old WBC lightweight title, which had recently been vacated by Edwin Valero, on the undercard of Pacquiao's fight with Joshua Clottey. Soto defeated Diaz, dropping him in the opening and closing rounds, en route to a unanimous decision victory.[4]

Outside the ring

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Diaz is involved with mentoring various youth. He is also active in the Mexican-American community of Chicago. In September 2013, he was the Grand Marshal of the 26th Street Mexican Independence Parade in the Pilsen neighborhood of Chicago. Earlier in that very same year on February 28, 2013, Diaz endorsed friend and former boxer Bill Evans as a candidate for Cook County Sheriff in 2014.[5]

Professional boxing record

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41 fights 36 wins 4 losses
By knockout 17 3
By decision 19 1
Draws 1
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
41 Loss 36–4–1 Hank Lundy KO 6 (10), 0:37 Aug 19, 2011 The Venue at Horseshoe Casino, Hammond, Indiana, U.S. For NABF lightweight title
40 Win 36–3–1 Robert Frankel MD 10 Jan 28, 2011 UIC Pavilion, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
39 Loss 35–3–1 Humberto Soto UD 12 Mar 13, 2010 Cowboys Stadium, Arlington, Texas, U.S. For vacant WBC lightweight title
38 Win 35–2–1 Jesús Chávez MD 10 Sep 26, 2009 UIC Pavilion, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
37 Loss 34–2–1 Manny Pacquiao TKO 9 (12), 2:24 Jun 28, 2008 Mandalay Bay Events Center, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. Lost WBC lightweight title
36 Win 34–1–1 Ramón Montaño MD 10 Mar 15, 2008 Mandalay Bay Events Center, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
35 Win 33–1–1 Érik Morales UD 12 Aug 4, 2007 Allstate Arena, Rosemont, Illinois, U.S. Retained WBC lightweight title
34 Win 32–1–1 José Santa Cruz TKO 10 (12), 2:26 Aug 12, 2006 Thomas & Mack Center, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. Won WBC interim lightweight title
33 Win 31–1–1 Cristian Favela UD 12 Jun 16, 2006 Cicero Stadium, Cicero, Illinois, U.S. Retained IBA lightweight title
32 Win 30–1–1 Silverio Ortiz UD 10 Mar 17, 2006 Aragon Ballroom, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
31 Draw 29–1–1 Ramaz Paliani MD 12 Dec 10, 2005 Grand Victoria Casino & Resort, Rising Sun, Indiana, U.S. Retained IBA lightweight title
30 Win 29–1 Juan Polo Perez TKO 3 (12), 2:07 Oct 21, 2005 Savvis Center, St. Louis, Missouri, U.S. Won vacant IBA lightweight title
29 Win 28–1 John Trigg UD 4 Aug 20, 2005 Allstate Arena, Rosemont, Illinois, U.S.
28 Win 27–1 Tyrone Wiggins TKO 3 (8), 3:00 Jun 2, 2005 Family Arena, St. Charles, Missouri, U.S.
27 Loss 26–1 Kendall Holt TKO 8 (10), 2:26 Feb 4, 2005 Foxwoods Resort Casino, Ledyard, Connecticut, U.S.
26 Win 26–0 Jaime Rangel TKO 9 (10), 2:25 Dec 10, 2004 Aragon Ballroom, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
25 Win 25–0 Jaime Morales UD 8 Jul 9, 2004 Star Plaza Theatre, Merrillville, Indiana, U.S.
24 Win 24–0 Ener Julio TKO 10 (10), 1:42 May 15, 2004 DePaul Athletic Center, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
23 Win 23–0 Emanuel Augustus UD 8 Jan 30, 2004 DePaul Athletic Center, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
22 Win 22–0 Frankie Sanchez UD 8 Dec 12, 2003 DePaul Athletic Center, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
21 Win 21–0 Juaquin Gallardo UD 8 Sep 13, 2003 Pechanga Resort & Casino, Temecula, California, U.S.
20 Win 20–0 Nelson Manchego KO 1 (10) Jul 18, 2003 DePaul Athletic Center, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
19 Win 19–0 Andre Baker TKO 6 (6), 0:01 Jun 6, 2003 Park West, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
18 Win 18–0 Franco Ogentho KO 1 (10), 2:59 Apr 11, 2003 DePaul Athletic Center, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
17 Win 17–0 Dillon Carew TKO 3 (8) Feb 7, 2003 DePaul Athletic Center, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
16 Win 16–0 Damone Wright TKO 4 (6), 0:47 Dec 13, 2002 DePaul Athletic Center, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
15 Win 15–0 Clifton Woods KO 2 (4), 1:32 Oct 17, 2002 Ambassador Club, St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.
14 Win 14–0 Anthony Cobb TKO 6 (6), 1:33 Sep 27, 2002 DePaul Athletic Center, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
13 Win 13–0 Steve Larrimore TKO 2 Sep 8, 2000 Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
12 Win 12–0 Mark Tang TKO 3 (8), 1:31 Sep 9, 1999 Noa Noa West, Stone Park, Illinois, U.S.
11 Win 11–0 Rafael Salas TKO 4 (6), 0:54 Apr 21, 1999 Ramada Inn O'Hare International Airport, Rosemont, Illinois, U.S.
10 Win 10–0 Adam Leibowitz TKO 6 Feb 27, 1999 Miccosukee Resort & Gaming, Miami, Florida, U.S.
9 Win 9–0 George Kellman UD 6 Dec 19, 1998 Miccosukee Resort & Gaming, Miami, Florida, U.S.
8 Win 8–0 Alberto Sepulveda SD 6 May 5, 1998 Grand Casino, Biloxi, Mississippi, U.S.
7 Win 7–0 Theon Holland TKO 4 Mar 14, 1998 Etess Arena, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
6 Win 6–0 Eduardo Castillo PTS 6 Nov 15, 1997 Spotlight 29 Casino, Coachella, California, U.S.
5 Win 5–0 Daniel Hernandez UD 4 Sep 13, 1997 Thomas & Mack Center, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
4 Win 4–0 Troy Crain PTS 6 Jun 15, 1997 Grand Casino, Biloxi, Mississippi, U.S.
3 Win 3–0 Jesse Berry UD 4 Feb 22, 1997 Mohegan Sun Arena, Montville, Connecticut, U.S.
2 Win 2–0 Mark Andreske UD 4 Jan 10, 1997 Mohegan Sun Arena, Montville, Connecticut, U.S.
1 Win 1–0 Marcos Antonio Rodriguez UD 4 Nov 30, 1996 Tingley Coliseum, Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S.

References

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  1. ^ "Erik Morales' Return is Likely For August in Tijuana - Boxing News". 13 May 2009.
  2. ^ "Inquirer.net, Pacquiao fight biggest of my life, says Diaz". Archived from the original on 2008-04-30. Retrieved 2008-04-29.
  3. ^ "Abs-Cbn Interactive, TV Patrol: Pacquiao at David Diaz magtutuos sa June 28 sa Las Vegas". [permanent dead link‍]
  4. ^ Humberto Soto wins decision over star-telegram.com March 13, 2010 [dead link‍]
  5. ^ "Diaz Endorses Bill Evans". Archived from the original on 6 September 2013. Retrieved 7 May 2013.
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Sporting positions
Amateur boxing titles
Previous:
Robert Frazier 		U.S. Golden Gloves
light welterweight champion
1993, 1994 		Next:
Demarcus Corley
Previous:
Demarcus Corley 		U.S. Golden Gloves
light welterweight champion
1996 		Next:
Adan Reyes
Minor world boxing titles
Vacant
Title last held by
Eleazar Contreras Jr. 		IBA lightweight champion
October 21, 2005 – August 2006
Vacated 		Vacant
Title next held by
Stevie Johnston
Major world boxing titles
Preceded by WBC lightweight champion
Interim title
August 12, 2006 – February 20, 2007
Promoted 		Vacant
Title next held by
Joel Casamayor
Preceded by
Joel Casamayor
stripped
 WBC lightweight champion
February 20, 2007 – June 28, 2008 		Succeeded by
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