David Díaz (boxer)
| David Díaz | |
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| Real name | David Díaz |
| Nickname(s) | Dangerous |
| Rated at | Lightweight |
| Height | 5 ft. 6 in. (167 cm.) |
| Nationality | American |
| Born | June 7, 1976 Chicago, Illinois, USA |
| Stance | Southpaw |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 41 |
| Wins | 36 |
| Wins by KO | 17 |
| Losses | 4 |
| Draws | 1 |
David "Dangerous" Díaz (born June 7, 1976 in Chicago, Illinois, United States) is an American boxer in the lightweight (135 lb) division. His record is 36-4-1 (17 KOs). He has no relation to Juan "The Baby Bull" Diaz, another lightweight boxer and former world champion.
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[edit] Professional career
Diaz accumulated a record of 26-0 before losing his first bout to Kendall Holt via 8th round technical knockout. 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 WBO champion Acelino Freitas rather than defend against him. (It should be noted the lightweight title bout between old foes Casamayor and Freitas never took place. Freitas fought and lost his WBO title to WBA champion Juan Díaz instead.)
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 ninth-round knockout earning Pacquiao his fifth world championship in five different weight divisions.[2][3]
After a one year lay-off Diaz returned to the ring on September 26, 2009. He took on Jesús Chávez and won 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]
Following the loss to Soto, Diaz took a period of inactivity. After almost a year layoff, Diaz made his comeback on January 28, 2011 and defeated Robert Frankel by majority decision, by the official scores of 97-93, 96-94 and 95-95.
[edit] Amateur Highlights
- Member of the 1996 US Olympic Team as a Light Welterweight. His results were:
- Defeated Jacobo Garcia (Virgin Islands) RSC 3 (0:33)
- Lost to Oktay Urkal (Germany) 6-14
- Won Chicago Golden Gloves four times and the National Golden Gloves three times (1993, 1994 and 1996 National Golden Gloves light welterweight champion)
- Had a record of 78-16 in the amateurs
[edit] Professional record
| Result | Opponent | Type | Round | Date | Location | Notes |
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| Loss |  Henry Lundy |
TKO | 6 | 2011-08-19 | The Venue at Horseshoe Casino, Hammond, IN, United States |
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| Win | Robert Frankel |
RTD | 5 | 2011-01-28 | UIC Pavilion, Chicago, Illinois, United States |
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| Loss |  Humberto Soto |
UD | 12 | 2010-03-13 | Cowboys Stadium, Arlington, Texas, United States |
For the vacant WBC lightweight title. |
| Win | Jesus Chavez |
MD | 10 | 2009-09-26 | UIC Pavilion, Chicago, Illinois, United States |
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| Loss |  Manny Pacquiao |
TKO | 9 | 2008-06-28 | Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |
WBC lightweight title |
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2006-08-12 | |
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2006-03-17 | |
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2005-12-10 | |
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2005-10-21 | |
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2005-08-20 | |
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2005-06-02 | |
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2004-12-10 | |
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2004-07-09 | |
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2004-05-15 | |
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2004-01-30 | |
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2003-12-12 | |
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2003-09-13 | |
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2003-07-18 | |
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2003-06-06 | |
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2003-04-11 | |
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2003-02-07 | |
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2002-12-13 | |
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2002-10-17 | |
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2002-09-27 | |
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2000-09-08 | |
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1999-09-09 | |
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| Win | Rafael Salas |
TKO | 4 | 1999-04-21 | Ramada Inn, Rosemont, Illinois, United States |
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| Win | Adam Leibowitz |
TKO | 6 | 1999-02-27 | Miccosukee Indian Gaming Resort, Miami, Florida, United States |
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| Win |  George Kellman |
UD | 6 | 1998-12-19 | Miccosukee Indian Gaming Resort, Miami, Florida, United States |
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| Win |  Alberto Sepulveda |
SD | 6 | 1998-05-05 | Grand Casino, Biloxi, Mississippi, United States |
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| Win | Theon Holland |
TKO | 4 | 1998-03-14 | Trump Taj Mahal, Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States |
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| Win | Eduardo Castillo |
UD | 6 | 1997-11-15 | Spotlight 29 Casino, Coachella, California, United States |
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| Win | Daniel Hernandez |
UD | 4 | 1997-09-13 | Thomas & Mack Center, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |
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| Win | Troy Crain |
UD | 6 | 1997-06-15 | Grand Casino, Biloxi, Mississippi, United States |
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| Win | Jesse Berry |
UD | 4 | 1997-02-22 | Mohegan Sun Casino, Uncasville, Connecticut, United States |
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| Win | Mark Andreske |
UD | 4 | 1997-01-10 | Mohegan Sun Casino, Uncasville, Connecticut, United States |
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| Win | Marcos Antonio Rodriguez |
UD | 4 | 1996-11-30 | Tingley Coliseum, Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States |
Professional debut. |
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| Preceded by Jose Armando Santa Cruz |
WBC Lightweight Interim Champion 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 Manny Pacquiao |
