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.
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Amateur highlights

Professional career

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
41LossHank LundyKO6, 0:37Aug 19, 2011The Venue at Horseshoe Casino, Hammond, Indiana, U.S.For NABF lightweight title
40Win36–3–1Robert FrankelMD10Jan 28, 2011UIC Pavilion, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
39Loss35–3–1Humberto SotoUD12Mar 13, 2010Cowboys Stadium, Arlington, Texas, U.S.For vacant WBC lightweight title
38Win35–2–1Jesús ChávezMD10Sep 26, 2009UIC Pavilion, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
37Loss34–2–1Manny PacquiaoTKO9, 2:24Jun 28, 2008Mandalay Bay Events Center, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Lost WBC lightweight title
36Win34–1–1Ramón Montaño10Mar 15, 2008Mandalay Bay Events Center, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
35Win33–1–1Érik MoralesUD12Aug 4, 2007Allstate Arena, Rosemont, Illinois, U.S.Retained WBC lightweight title
34Win32–1–1José Santa CruzTKO10, 2:26Aug 12, 2006Thomas & Mack Center, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Won WBC interim lightweight title
33Win31–1–1Cristian FavelaUD12Jun 16, 2006Cicero Stadium, Cicero, Illinois, U.S.Retained IBA lightweight title
32Win30–1–1Silverio OrtizUD10Mar 17, 2006Aragon Ballroom, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
31Draw29–1–1Ramaz Paliani12Dec 10, 2005Grand Victoria Casino & Resort, Rising Sun, Indiana, U.S.Retained IBA lightweight title
30Win29–1Juan Polo PerezTKO3, 2:07Oct 21, 2005Savvis Center, St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.Won vacant IBA lightweight title
29Win28–1John TriggUD4Aug 20, 2005Allstate Arena, Rosemont, Illinois, U.S.
28Win27–1Tyrone WigginsTKO3, 3:00Jun 2, 2005Family Arena, St. Charles, Missouri, U.S.
27Loss26–1Kendall HoltTKO8, 2:26Feb 4, 2005Foxwoods Resort Casino, Ledyard, Connecticut, U.S.
26Win26–0Jaime RangelTKO9, 2:25Dec 10, 2004Aragon Ballroom, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
25Win25–0Jaime MoralesUD8Jul 9, 2004Star Plaza Theatre, Merrillville, Indiana, U.S.
24Win24–0Ener JulioTKO10, 1:42May 15, 2004DePaul Athletic Center, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
23Win23–0Emanuel AugustusUD8Jan 30, 2004DePaul Athletic Center, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
22Win22–0Frankie SanchezUD8Dec 12, 2003DePaul Athletic Center, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
21Win21–0Juaquin GallardoUD8Sep 13, 2003Pechanga Resort & Casino, Temecula, California, U.S.
20Win20–0Nelson ManchegoKO1 Jul 18, 2003DePaul Athletic Center, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
19Win19–0Andre BakerTKO6, 0:01Jun 6, 2003Park West, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
18Win18–0Franco OgenthoKO1, 2:59Apr 11, 2003DePaul Athletic Center, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
17Win17–0Dillon CarewTKO3 Feb 7, 2003DePaul Athletic Center, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
16Win16–0Damone WrightTKO4, 0:47Dec 13, 2002DePaul Athletic Center, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
15Win15–0Clifton Woods2, 1:32Oct 17, 2002Ambassador Club, St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.
14Win14–0Anthony CobbTKO6, 1:33Sep 27, 2002DePaul Athletic Center, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
13Win13–0Steve LarrimoreTKO2Sep 8, 2000Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
12Win12–0Mark TangTKO3, 1:31Sep 9, 1999Noa Noa West, Stone Park, Illinois, U.S.
11Win11–0Rafael SalasTKO4, 0:54Apr 21, 1999Ramada Inn O'Hare International Airport, Rosemont, Illinois, U.S.
10Win10–0Adam LeibowitzTKO6Feb 27, 1999Miccosukee Resort & Gaming, Miami, Florida, U.S.
9Win9–0George KellmanUD6Dec 19, 1998Miccosukee Resort & Gaming, Miami, Florida, U.S.
8Win8–0Alberto Sepulveda6May 5, 1998Grand Casino, Biloxi, Mississippi, U.S.
7Win7–0Theon Holland4Mar 14, 1998Etess Arena, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
6Win6–0Eduardo CastilloPTS6Nov 15, 1997Spotlight 29 Casino, Coachella, California, U.S.
5Win5–0Daniel HernandezUD4Sep 13, 1997Thomas & Mack Center, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
4Win4–0Troy Crain6Jun 15, 1997Grand Casino, Biloxi, Mississippi, U.S.
3Win3–0Jesse BerryUD4Feb 22, 1997Mohegan Sun Arena, Montville, Connecticut, U.S.
2Win2–0Mark AndreskeUD4Jan 10, 1997Mohegan Sun Arena, Montville, Connecticut, U.S.
1Win1–0Marcos Antonio Rodriguez4Nov 30, 1996Tingley Coliseum, Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S.