Gamaliel Díaz


Gamaliel Díaz Magaña is a Mexican professional boxer who held the WBC super featherweight title from 2012 to 2013.

Professional career

In December 2005, Díaz upset the undefeated Mexican American future champion, Robert Guerrero, to win the NABF Featherweight Championship. He was defeated by Guerrero in a rematch by 6th round knockout.
He defeated future champion Elio Rojas by split decision, handing the Dominican fighter his first loss, in a WBC Featherweight Title Eliminator. On December 15, 2007, he faced WBC Featherweight champion Jorge Linares, but was defeated by 8th round knockout.
On October 11, 2008 Gamaliel lost to Interim WBC Super Featherweight Champion, Mexican Humberto Soto. The bout was at the Auditorio Centenario in Torreón, Coahuila, Mexico.
After scoring 13 consecutive victories, Diaz challenged WBC Super Featherweight champion Takahiro Ao in his hometown of Tokyo, on December 27, 2012. As an underdog, he defeated the Japanese champion in a 12 round unanimous decision to claim the title. Diaz lost the title in his first defense against Japanese boxer Takashi Miura.

Professional boxing record

No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
63LossDanielito ZorrillaKO2 2019-03-30Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Indio, California, U.S.
62Loss40–19–3Takahiro AoUD8 2018-03-01Ryōgoku Kokugikan, Tokyo, Japan
61Loss40–18–3Christian GonzalezUD8 2017-10-06Belasco Theater, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
60Loss40–17–3Damon AllenTD6 2017-06-30Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Indio, California, U.S.
59Loss40–16–3Robert ManzanarezKO4 2017-02-17Belasco Theater, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
58Win40–15–3Manuel ValdezTKO6 2016-11-19Auditorio Municipal, Villaflores, Mexico
57Loss39–15–3Vage SarukhanyanUD10 2016-10-08USC Soviet Wings, Moscow, Russia
56Loss39–14–3Tevin FarmerUD10 2016-03-30BB King Blues Club & Grill, New York City, New York, U.S.For NABF Super featherweight title
55Loss39–13–3Emiliano MarsiliUD12 2015-08-01Stadio Comunale Cetorelli, Fiumicino, ItalyFor vacant WBC Silver lightweight title
54Loss39–12–3Petr PetrovUD10 2015-04-03Omega Products International, Corona, California, U.S.For NABO and NABA lightweight titles
53Draw39–11–3Anthony CrollaTD3 2014-09-13Phones 4u Arena, Manchester, England, U.K.For WBO Inter-Continental lightweight title
52Win39–11–2Jorge Canales PulidoUD12 2014-05-30Centro de Convenciones IMSS, Tlalpan, Mexico
51Loss38–11–2Dante JardónKO8 2013-08-10Auditorio Plaza Condesa, Mexico City, MexicoFor WBC Continental Americas super-featherweight title
50Loss38–10–2Takashi MiuraTKO9 2013-04-08Ryōgoku Kokugikan, Tokyo, JapanLost WBC super-featherweight title
49Win38–9–2Takahiro AoUD12 2012-10-27International Forum, Tokyo, JapanWon WBC super-featherweight title
48Win37–9–2Moises DelgadilloUD12 2012-05-17Expo Feria, Morelia, Mexico
47Win36–9–2John Carlo AparicioUD10 2012-02-25Arena México, Mexico City, Mexico
46Win35–9–2Adriel Jusaino RiosTKO2 2011-11-19Sindicato de Trabajadores, Mexico City, Mexico
45Win34–9–2Abraham GómezUD10 2011-07-30Deportivo Trabajadores del Metro, Iztacalco, Mexico
44Win33–9–2Roberto TamayoTKO3 2011-05-28Foro Scotiabank, Polanco, Mexico
43Win32–9–2César SotoUD12 2011-04-09Coliseum Don King, Texcoco de Mora, Mexico
42Win31–9–2Rafael UriasTKO3 2011-03-11Jose Cuervo Salon, Polanco, Mexico
41Win30–9–2Rafael Falcon EstrellaTKO2 2010-12-18Palenque de la Feria, Celaya, Mexico
40Win29–9–2Pedro NavarreteUD12 2010-08-14Hipódromo de las Américas, Mexico City, Mexico
39Win28–9–2Ismael GonzálezTKO10 2010-06-10Jose Cuervo Salon, Polanco, Mexico
38Win27–9–2Eden MarquezTKO2 2010-03-13Domo Deportivo Metropolitano, Ciudad Nezahualcóyotl, Mexico
37Win26–9–2Jorge PerezUD12 2010-01-23Gimnasio Juan Fernández Albarrán, Zinacantepec, Mexico
36Win25–9–2Alirio RiveroTKO5 2009-06-13Auditorio Municipal, Tijuana, Mexico
35Loss24–9–2Zolani MaraliUD12 2009-04-02Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South AfricaFor vacant IBO super-featherweight title
34Loss24–8–2Humberto SotoRTD11 2008-10-11Auditorio Centenario, Torreón, MexicoFor interim WBC super-featherweight title
33Win24–7–2Juan VelasquezTKO4 2008-09-06Grand Hotel, Tijuana, Mexico
32Win23–7–2Genaro Garcia GutierrezKO1 2008-07-16Mexico
31Loss22–7–2Jorge LinaresKO8 2007-12-15Plaza de Toros, Cancún, MexicoFor WBC featherweight title
30Win22–6–2Elio RojasSD10 2007-07-13Auditorio Centenario, Gómez Palacio, Mexico
29Win21–6–2Ramon MendezSD10 2007-02-03Estadio Carlos Serdan, Veracruz, Mexico
28Loss20–6–2Robert GuerreroKO6 2006-06-23Oakland Arena, Oakland, California, U.S.Lost NABF featherweight title
27Win20–5–2Robert GuerreroSD12 2005-12-02Tachi Palace Hotel & Casino, Lemoore, California, U.S.Won NABF featherweight title
26Win19–5–2Makoto UeharaTD8 2005-07-29Prefectural Gymnasium, Osaka, Japan
25Win18–5–2Naoto FujiwaraTKO9 2005-05-03Orange Hall, Okayama, Japan
24Win17–5–2Gerardo ZayasSD10 2005-03-18El Foro, Tijuana, Mexico
23Win16–5–2Sandro MarcosUD10 2005-01-07El Foro, Tijuana, Mexico
22Win15–5–2Alfredo GuarnerosTKO3 2004-11-18El Jardín de la Malquerida, Metepec, MexicoRetained WBC FECARBOX featherweight title
21Win14–5–2Sergio SanchezUD10 2004-09-24Salon Las Pulgas, Tijuana, Mexico
20Win13–5–2Trino CordobaTKO8 2004-07-08Salon 21, Mexico City, MexicoRetained WBC FECARBOX featherweight title
19Win12–5–2Manuel BarretoTKO4 2004-05-27Salon 21, Mexico City, MexicoRetained WBC FECARBOX featherweight title
18Win11–5–2Ismael GonzálezMD12 2004-02-21Centro de Convenciones, Tlalnepantla de Baz, MexicoWon WBC FECARBOX featherweight title
17Win10–5–2Jorge MoruaKO1 2003-12-06Arena San Juan, Ciudad Nezahualcóyotl, Mexico
16Draw9–5–2Armando HernandezTD3 2003-08-23Salon La Maraka, Mexico City, MexicoFor vacant WBC FECARBOX featherweight title
15Win9–5–1Isidro VazquezTKO5 2003-06-14Salon El Tapatío, Ecatepec de Morelos, Mexico
14Win8–5–1Armando HernandezSD10 2002-11-23Arena México, Mexico City, Mexico
13Win7–5–1Pedro Alejandro OleaKO7 2002-11-16Ciudad Altamirano, Mexico
12Draw6–5–1Jose Luis GasparPTS8 2002-08-28Arena Coliseo, Mexico City, Mexico
11Win6–5Aristeo PerezTKO5 2001-09-11Salon 21, Mexico City, Mexico
10Win5–5Hugo CamposTKO1 2001-08-07Salon 21, Mexico City, Mexico
9Win4–5Joaquin Ruiz RamirezUD6 2001-07-03Mexico City, Mexico
8Loss3–5Martin HonorioTKO3 2000-07-29Mexico City, Mexico
7Loss3–4Juan DiazPTS6 2000-04-05Mexico City, Mexico
6Loss3–3Arturo HernandezPTS6 2000-02-26Mexico City, Mexico
5Loss3–2Francisco DianzoTKO4 1999-09-15Arena México, Mexico City, Mexico
4Win3–1Cesar RiveraPTS6 1999-07-14Salon 21, Mexico City, Mexico
3Win2–1Raul SandovalPTS4 1999-03-06Mexico City, Mexico
2Win1–1Pedro CarbajalPTS4 1999-01-23Mexico City, Mexico
1Loss0–1Luis Alberto ReyesSD4 1998-05-19Discoteca La Boom, Lomas de Sotelo, Mexico