David Díaz (boxer)


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

Amateur highlights

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.
Diaz defeated Mexican legend Erik Morales on August 4, 2007, by a controversial unanimous decision to defend his title. 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.
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.

Outside the ring

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.

Professional boxing record

No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
41Loss36–4–1 Hank LundyKO6, 0:37Aug 19, 2011 The Venue at Horseshoe Casino, Hammond, Indiana, U.S.For NABF lightweight title
40Win36–3–1 Robert FrankelMD10Jan 28, 2011 UIC Pavilion, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
39Loss35–3–1 Humberto SotoUD12Mar 13, 2010 Cowboys Stadium, Arlington, Texas, U.S.For vacant WBC lightweight title
38Win35–2–1 Jesús ChávezMD10Sep 26, 2009 UIC Pavilion, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
37Loss34–2–1 Manny PacquiaoTKO9, 2:24Jun 28, 2008 Mandalay Bay Events Center, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Lost WBC lightweight title
36Win34–1–1 Ramón Montaño10Mar 15, 2008 Mandalay Bay Events Center, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
35Win33–1–1 Érik MoralesUD12Aug 4, 2007 Allstate Arena, Rosemont, Illinois, U.S.Retained WBC lightweight title
34Win32–1–1 José Santa CruzTKO10, 2:26Aug 12, 2006 Thomas & Mack Center, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Won WBC interim lightweight title
33Win31–1–1 Cristian FavelaUD12Jun 16, 2006 Cicero Stadium, Cicero, Illinois, U.S.Retained IBA lightweight title
32Win30–1–1 Silverio OrtizUD10Mar 17, 2006 Aragon Ballroom, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
31Draw29–1–1 Ramazan Paliani12Dec 10, 2005 Grand Victoria Casino & Resort, Rising Sun, Indiana, U.S.Retained IBA lightweight title
30Win29–1 Juan Polo PerezTKO3, 2:07Oct 21, 2005 Savvis Center, St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.Won vacant IBA lightweight title
29Win28–1 John TriggUD4Aug 20, 2005 Allstate Arena, Rosemont, Illinois, U.S.
28Win27–1 Tyrone WigginsTKO3, 3:00Jun 2, 2005 Family Arena, St. Charles, Missouri, U.S.
27Loss26–1 Kendall HoltTKO8, 2:26Feb 4, 2005 Foxwoods Resort Casino, Ledyard, Connecticut, U.S.
26Win26–0 Jaime RangelTKO9, 2:25Dec 10, 2004 Aragon Ballroom, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
25Win25–0 Jaime MoralesUD8Jul 9, 2004 Star Plaza Theatre, Merrillville, Indiana, U.S.
24Win24–0 Ener JulioTKO10, 1:42May 15, 2004 DePaul Athletic Center, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
23Win23–0 Emanuel AugusUD8Jan 30, 2004 DePaul Athletic Center, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
22Win22–0 Frankie SanchezUD8Dec 12, 2003 DePaul Athletic Center, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
21Win21–0 Juaquin GallardoUD8Sep 13, 2003 Pechanga Resort & Casino, Temecula, California, U.S.
20Win20–0 Nelson ManchegoKO1 Jul 18, 2003 DePaul Athletic Center, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
19Win19–0 Andre BakerTKO6, 0:01Jun 6, 2003 Park West, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
18Win18–0 Franco OgenthoKO1, 2:59Apr 11, 2003 DePaul Athletic Center, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
17Win17–0 Dillon CarewTKO3 Feb 7, 2003 DePaul Athletic Center, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
16Win16–0 Damone WrightTKO4, 0:47Dec 13, 2002 DePaul Athletic Center, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
15Win15–0 Clifton Woods2, 1:32Oct 17, 2002 Ambassador Club, St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.
14Win14–0 Anthony CobbTKO6, 1:33Sep 27, 2002 DePaul Athletic Center, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
13Win13–0 Steve LarrimoreTKO2Sep 8, 2000 Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
12Win12–0 Mark TangTKO3, 1:31Sep 9, 1999 Noa Noa West, Stone Park, Illinois, U.S.
11Win11–0 Rafael SalasTKO4, 0:54Apr 21, 1999 Ramada Inn O'Hare International Airport, Rosemont, Illinois, U.S.
10Win10–0 Adam LeibowitzTKO6Feb 27, 1999 Miccosukee Resort & Gaming, Miami, Florida, U.S.
9Win9–0 George KellmanUD6Dec 19, 1998 Miccosukee Resort & Gaming, Miami, Florida, U.S.
8Win8–0 Alberto Sepulveda6May 5, 1998 Grand Casino, Biloxi, Mississippi, U.S.
7Win7–0 Theon Holland4Mar 14, 1998 Etess Arena, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
6Win6–0 Eduardo CastilloPTS6Nov 15, 1997 Spotlight 29 Casino, Coachella, California, U.S.
5Win5–0 Daniel HernandezUD4Sep 13, 1997 Thomas & Mack Center, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
4Win4–0 Troy Crain6Jun 15, 1997 Grand Casino, Biloxi, Mississippi, U.S.
3Win3–0 Jesse BerryUD4Feb 22, 1997 Mohegan Sun Arena, Montville, Connecticut, U.S.
2Win2–0 Mark AndreskeUD4Jan 10, 1997 Mohegan Sun Arena, Montville, Connecticut, U.S.
1Win1–0 Marcos Antonio Rodriguez4Nov 30, 1996 Tingley Coliseum, Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S.