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Julio Díaz (boxer)

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Julio Díaz
Born
Julio C. Díaz

(1979-12-24) December 24, 1979 (age 44)
Other namesThe Kidd
Statistics
Weight(s)Lightweight
Light welterweight
Welterweight
Height5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
Reach69 in (175 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights51
Wins40
Wins by KO29
Losses10
Draws1

Julio Díaz (born December 24, 1979) is a Mexican former professional boxer who is a Former IBF Lightweight World Champion the brother of boxing trainer Joel Díaz and former world champion Antonio Díaz.[1]

Professional career

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Diaz captured the IBF lightweight interim title with a win over Ricky Quiles in 2006 and then IBF lightweight title with a knockout win over Jesús Chávez in February 2007.

On October 13, 2007, Diaz lost his title to the Mexican American Juan Díaz.[2] After a third round knockout loss to Keith Thurman in 2014, Diaz announced his retirement.


Professional boxing record

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51 fights 40 wins 10 losses
By knockout 29 6
By decision 11 4
Draws 1
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
51 Loss 40–10–1 Keith Thurman RTD 3 (12), 3:00 Apr 26, 2014 StubHub Center, Carson, California, US For WBA interim welterweight title
50 Loss 40–9–1 Shawn Porter UD 10 Sep 12, 2013 MGM Grand, Premier Ballroom, Las Vegas, Nevada, US For NABO and vacant IBF North American welterweight titles
49 Loss 40–8–1 Amir Khan UD 12 Apr 27, 2013 Sheffield Arena, Sheffield, Yorkshire, England, UK
48 Draw 40–7–1 Shawn Porter SD 10 Dec 15, 2012 Sports Arena, Los Angeles, California, US
47 Win 40–7 Hector Sanchez TKO 5 (10), 2:03 Sep 29, 2011 Fantasy Springs Casino, Indio, California, US
46 Win 39–7 Henry Aurad KO 5 (10), 2:37 Jul 28, 2011 Fantasy Springs Casino, Indio, California, US
45 Loss 38–7 Kendall Holt TKO 8 (10), 2:37 May 13, 2011 Chumash Casino, Santa Ynez, California, US
44 Win 38–6 Pavel Miranda TKO 8 (10), 2:17 Jan 29, 2011 Silverdome, Pontiac, Michigan, US
43 Win 37–6 Hermann Ngoudjo UD 10 May 14, 2010 Buffalo Bill's Star Arena, Primm, Nevada, US
42 Loss 36–6 Victor Cayo UD 10 Jul 31, 2009 Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Hollywood, California, US
41 Loss 36–5 Rolando Reyes TKO 5 (10), 2:17 Apr 4, 2009 Frank Erwin Center, Austin, Texas, US
40 Win 36–4 Fernando Trejo UD 10 Oct 31, 2008 Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, US
39 Win 35–4 David Torres TKO 5 (10), 1:25 Jun 25, 2008 Playboy Mansion, Beverly Hills, California, US
38 Loss 34–4 Juan Díaz TKO 9 (12), 0:01 Oct 13, 2007 Sears Centre, Hoffman Estates, Illinois, US Lost IBF lightweight title;
For WBA (Undisputed) and WBO lightweight titles
37 Win 34–3 Jesús Chávez UD 12 Feb 3, 2007 Silver Spurs Arena, Kissimmee, Florida, US Won IBF lightweight title
36 Win 33–3 Ricky Quiles UD 12 May 18, 2006 Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Hollywood, California, US Won vacant interim IBF lightweight title
35 Win 32–3 Russell Stoner Jones KO 1 (10), 1:59 Aug 9, 2005 Camp Pendleton, Oceanside, California, US
34 Win 31–3 Marco Angel Pérez TKO 1 (10), 1:06 Jun 7, 2005 Sycuan Casino, El Cajon, California, US
33 Loss 30–3 José Luis Castillo TKO 10 (12), 2:23 Mar 5, 2005 Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, US For WBC and The Ring lightweight titles
32 Win 30–2 Javier Jáuregui MD 12 May 13, 2004 Sports Arena, San Diego, California, US Won IBF lightweight title
31 Win 29–2 Courtney Burton TKO 11 (12), 2:38 Mar 19, 2004 Memorial Coliseum, Corpus Christi, Texas, US
30 Win 28–2 Miguel Angel Huerta TKO 8 (10), 0:10 Jun 27, 2003 Memorial Coliseum, Corpus Christi, Texas, US
29 Win 27–2 Ernesto Zepeda TKO 7 (12), 1:07 Mar 22, 2003 Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, US Won vacant WBC Latino lightweight title
28 Win 26–2 Felix St. Kitts TKO 4 (10) Nov 23, 2002 Arrowhead Pond, Anaheim, California, US
27 Win 25–2 James Crayton UD 10 Sep 13, 2002 Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, US
26 Loss 24–2 Juan Valenzuela TKO 1 (10), 1:56 Apr 26, 2002 Palace Indian Gaming Center, Lemoore, California, US
25 Win 24–1 Verdell Smith RTD 8 (10) Jan 18, 2002 Hollywood Palladium, Hollywood, California, US
24 Loss 23–1 Angel Manfredy SD 12 Oct 6, 2001 Memorial Coliseum, Corpus Christi, Texas, US
23 Win 23–0 Dairo Esalas KO 4 (10), 2:12 Aug 7, 2001 Belterra Casino Resort, Elizabeth, New Jersey, US
22 Win 22–0 Justo Sencion KO 9 (12), 1:10 Apr 28, 2001 Hammerstein Ballroom, New York City, New York, US Won vacant NABF lightweight title
21 Win 21–0 Bernard Harris UD 10 Mar 4, 2001 Peppermill Hotel & Casino, Reno, Nevada, US
20 Win 20–0 Juan Angel Macias UD 10 Jan 21, 2001 Peppermill Hotel & Casino, Reno, Nevada, US
19 Win 19–0 Eduardo Perez TKO 6 (10), 1:13 Dec 3, 2000 Plaza Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, US
18 Win 18–0 Gerardo Mijares TKO 3 (8), 2:45 Oct 8, 2000 Plaza Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, US
17 Win 17–0 Awel Abdulai TKO 5 (8), 0:58 Aug 27, 2000 Union Plaza Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, US
16 Win 16–0 Luis Alfonso Lizarraga TKO 5 (6), 0:55 Jun 16, 2000 Fantasy Springs Casino, Indio, California, US
15 Win 15–0 Luis Alfonso Lizarraga KO 6 (6) May 19, 2000 Playboy Mansion, Beverly Hills, California, US
14 Win 14–0 Jose Luis Montes KO 2 (4) Mar 25, 2000 Huntington Park Casino, Huntington Park, California, US
13 Win 13–0 Alfredo Bahena KO 3 (6) Mar 11, 2000 Fantasy Springs Casino, Indio, California, US
12 Win 12–0 Jose Manjarrez UD 4 Feb 4, 2000 Fantasy Springs Casino, Indio, California, US
11 Win 11–0 Juan Roberto Colin UD 6 Dec 18, 1999 Fantasy Springs Casino, Indio, California, US
10 Win 10–0 Terry Evans KO 5 (?) Dec 3, 1999 Pechanga Resort & Casino, Temecula, California, US
9 Win 9–0 Ramon Acuna TKO 1 (?) Nov 5, 1999 Pechanga Resort & Casino, Temecula, California, US
8 Win 8–0 Mahan Washington UD 6 Sep 17, 1999 All American Sports Park, Las Vegas, Nevada, US
7 Win 7–0 Aaron Flores KO 3 (4) Aug 27, 1999 Tijuana, Mexico
6 Win 6–0 Juan Antonio Gonzalez UD 4 Aug 20, 1999 Pechanga Resort & Casino, Temecula, California, US
5 Win 5–0 Faustino Sandoval KO 1 (4) Aug 6, 1999 Frontón Palacio Jai Alai, Tijuana, Mexico
4 Win 4–0 Francisco Maldonado KO 1 (4), 2:59 May 7, 1999 All American Sports Park, Las Vegas, Nevada, US
3 Win 3–0 Oscar Jackson KO 2 (4) Apr 17, 1999 Fantasy Springs Casino, Indio, California, US
2 Win 2–0 Juan Pablo Rivas TKO 3 (4) Mar 6, 1999 Fantasy Springs Casino, Indio, California, US
1 Win 1–0 Carlos Rodriguez KO 1 (4), 2:37 Feb 6, 1999 Big League Dreams Sports Park, Cathedral City, California, US

See also

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References

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  1. ^ [1] Archived March 26, 2009, at the Wayback Machine
  2. ^ Julio Diaz gets back on track at ESPN2's Friday Night Fights card. Las Vegas Sun. Retrieved on 2011-05-09.
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Preceded by IBF Lightweight Champion
May 13, 2004 – March 1, 2005
Vacated
Succeeded by
New title IBF Lightweight Champion
Interim title

May 18, 2006 – February 3, 2007
Unified
Preceded by IBF Lightweight Champion
February 3, 2007 – October 13, 2007
Succeeded by