David Díaz (boxer)
| David Díaz | |
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| Statistics | |
| 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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Professional career[edit]
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]
Amateur Highlights[edit]
- Member of the 1996 US Olympic Team as a Light Welterweight. His results were:
- Defeated fan favorite Zab Judah (United States) twice within 8 days.
- 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
Professional record[edit]
| Result | Opponent | Type | Round | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
lostWBC lightweight title |
| Win | Ramon Montano |
MD | 10 | 2008-03-15 | Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |
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| Win | Erik Morales |
UD | 12 | 2007-08-04 | Allstate Arena, Rosemont, Illinois, United States |
won WBC lightweight title |
| Win | Jose Armando Santa Cruz |
TKO | 10 | 2006-08-12 | Thomas & Mack Center, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |
won interim WBC lightweight title |
| Win | Cristian Favela |
UD | 12 | 2006-06-16 | Cicero Stadium, Cicero, Illinois, United States |
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| Win | Silverio Ortiz |
UD | 12 | 2006-03-17 | Aragon Ballroom 1106 W Lawrence, Chicago, Illinois, United States |
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| Draw |  Ramazan Paliani |
PTS | 12 | 2005-12-10 | Grand Victoria Casino, Rising Sun, Indiana, United States |
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| Win |  Juan Polo Perez |
TKO | 3 | 2005-10-21 | Savvis Center, Saint Louis, Missouri, United States |
won vacant IBA Lightweight Title |
| Win | John Trigg |
UD | 4 | 2005-08-20 | Allstate Arena, Rosemont, Illinois, United States |
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| Win | Tyrone Wiggins |
TKO | 3 | 2005-06-02 | Family Arena, Saint Charles, Missouri, United States |
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| Loss | Kendall Holt |
TKO | 8 | 2005-02-04 | Foxwoods Resort, Mashantucket, Connecticut, United States |
Diaz down in the 1st, Holt down in the 7th |
| Win | Jaime Rangel |
TKO | 9 | 2004-12-10 | Aragon Ballroom, Chicago, Illinois, United States |
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| Win | Jaime Morales |
UD | 8 | 2004-07-09 | Star Plaza Theater, Merrillville, Indiana, United States |
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| Win | Ener Julio |
TKO | 10 | 2004-05-15 | DePaul Athletic Center, Chicago, Illinois, United States |
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| Win | Emanuel Augustus |
UD | 8 | 2004-01-30 | DePaul Athletic Center, Chicago, Illinois, United States |
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| Win | Frankie Sanchez |
UD | 8 | 2003-12-12 | DePaul Athletic Center, Chicago, Illinois, United States |
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| Win | Juaquin Gallardo |
UD | 8 | 2003-09-13 | Pechanga Resort & Casino, Temecula, California, United States |
|
| Win | Nelson Manchego |
KO | 1 | 2003-07-18 | DePaul Athletic Center, Chicago, Illinois, United States |
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| Win | Andre Baker |
TKO | 6 | 2003-06-06 | Park West Theatre, Chicago, Illinois, United States |
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| Win |  Franco Ogentho |
KO | 1 | 2003-04-11 | DePaul Athletic Center, Chicago, Illinois, United States |
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| Win |  Dillon Carew |
TKO | 3 | 2003-02-07 | DePaul Athletic Center, Chicago, Illinois, United States |
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| Win | Damone Wright |
TKO | 4 | 2002-12-13 | DePaul Athletic Center, Chicago, Illinois, United States |
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| Win | Clifton Woods |
TKO | 2 | 2002-10-17 | Ambassador Club, Saint Louis, Missouri, United States |
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| Win | Anthony Cobb |
TKO | 6 | 2002-09-27 | DePaul Athletic Center, Chicago, Illinois, United States |
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| Win |  Steve Larrimore |
TKO | 2 | 2000-09-08 | Chicago, Illinois, United States |
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| Win | Mark Tang |
TKO | 3 | 1999-09-09 | Noa Noa, Stone Park, Illinois, United States |
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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. |
Community[edit]
Diaz is involved with mentoring various youth. He is also active in the Mexican-American community of Chicago. In September of 2013, he will be Grand Marshall of the 26th Street Mexican Independence Parade in the Pilsen neighborhood of Chicago. On February 28, 2013, Diaz endorsed[5] friend and former boxer Bill Evans as a candidate for Cook County Sheriff in 2014.
External links[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ http://www.boxingscene.com/?m=show&id=19885
- ^ Inquirer.net, Pacquiao fight biggest of my life, says Diaz
- ^ Abs-Cbn Interactive, TV Patrol: Pacquiao at David Diaz magtutuos sa June 28 sa Las Vegas(Tagalog)
- ^ http://www.star-telegram.com/2010/03/13/2038283/humberto-soto-wins-decision-over.html
- ^ "Diaz Endorses Bill Evans". Retrieved 7 May 2013.
| Preceded by Eleazar Contreras Jr |
IBA Lightweight Champion October 21, 2005 – January 26, 2007 Vacated |
Vacant
Title next held by
Stevie Johnston |
| Preceded by Jose Armando Santa Cruz |
interim WBC Lightweight 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 |
