Julio Díaz (boxer)


Julio Díaz 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.

Professional career

Diaz captured the IBF interim lightweight title with a win over Ricky Quiles in 2006 and then the full 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.
After a third round knockout loss to Keith Thurman in 2014, Diaz announced his retirement.

Professional boxing record

No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
51LossKeith ThurmanRTD3, 3:00Apr 26, 2014StubHub Center, Carson, California, USFor WBA interim welterweight title
50Loss40–9–1Shawn PorterUD10Sep 12, 2013MGM Grand, Premier Ballroom, Las Vegas, Nevada, USFor NABO and vacant IBF North American welterweight titles
49Loss40–8–1Amir KhanUD12Apr 27, 2013Sheffield Arena, Sheffield, Yorkshire, England, UK
48Draw40–7–1Shawn PorterSD10Dec 15, 2012Sports Arena, Los Angeles, California, US
47Win40–7Hector SanchezTKO5, 2:03Sep 29, 2011Fantasy Springs Casino, Indio, California, US
46Win39–7Henry AuradKO5, 2:37Jul 28, 2011Fantasy Springs Casino, Indio, California, US
45Loss38–7Kendall HoltTKO8, 2:37May 13, 2011Chumash Casino, Santa Ynez, California, US
44Win38–6Pavel MirandaTKO8, 2:17Jan 29, 2011Silverdome, Pontiac, Michigan, US
43Win37–6Hermann NgoudjoUD10May 14, 2010Buffalo Bill's Star Arena, Primm, Nevada, US
42Loss36–6Victor CayoUD10Jul 31, 2009Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Hollywood, California, US
41Loss36–5Rolando ReyesTKO5, 2:17Apr 4, 2009Frank Erwin Center, Austin, Texas, US
40Win36–4Fernando TrejoUD10Oct 31, 2008Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, US
39Win35–4David TorresTKO5, 1:25Jun 25, 2008Playboy Mansion, Beverly Hills, California, US
38Loss34–4Juan DíazTKO9, 0:01Oct 13, 2007Sears Centre, Hoffman Estates, Illinois, USLost IBF lightweight title;
For WBA (Undisputed) and WBO lightweight titles
37Win34–3Jesús ChávezUD12Feb 3, 2007Silver Spurs Arena, Kissimmee, Florida, USWon IBF lightweight title
36Win33–3Ricky QuilesUD12May 18, 2006Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Hollywood, California, USWon vacant interim IBF lightweight title
35Win32–3Russell Stoner JonesKO1, 1:59Aug 9, 2005Camp Pendleton, Oceanside, California, US
34Win31–3Marco Angel PérezTKO1, 1:06Jun 7, 2005Sycuan Casino, El Cajon, California, US
33Loss30–3José Luis CastilloTKO10, 2:23Mar 5, 2005Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, USFor WBC and The Ring lightweight titles
32Win30–2Javier JáureguiMD12May 13, 2004Sports Arena, San Diego, California, USWon IBF lightweight title
31Win29–2Courtney BurtonTKO11, 2:38Mar 19, 2004Memorial Coliseum, Corpus Christi, Texas, US
30Win28–2Miguel Angel HuertaTKO8, 0:10Jun 27, 2003Memorial Coliseum, Corpus Christi, Texas, US
29Win27–2Ernesto ZepedaTKO7, 1:07Mar 22, 2003Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, USWon vacant WBC Latino lightweight title
28Win26–2Felix St. KittsTKO4 Nov 23, 2002Arrowhead Pond, Anaheim, California, US
27Win25–2James CraytonUD10Sep 13, 2002Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, US
26Loss24–2Juan ValenzuelaTKO1, 1:56Apr 26, 2002Palace Indian Gaming Center, Lemoore, California, US
25Win24–1Verdell SmithRTD8 Jan 18, 2002Hollywood Palladium, Hollywood, California, US
24Loss23–1Angel ManfredySD12Oct 6, 2001Memorial Coliseum, Corpus Christi, Texas, US
23Win23–0Dairo EsalasKO4, 2:12Aug 7, 2001Belterra Casino Resort, Elizabeth, New Jersey, US
22Win22–0Justo SencionKO9, 1:10Apr 28, 2001Hammerstein Ballroom, New York City, New York, USWon vacant NABF lightweight title
21Win21–0Bernard HarrisUD10Mar 4, 2001Peppermill Hotel & Casino, Reno, Nevada, US
20Win20–0Juan Angel MaciasUD10Jan 21, 2001Peppermill Hotel & Casino, Reno, Nevada, US
19Win19–0Eduardo PerezTKO6, 1:13Dec 3, 2000Plaza Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, US
18Win18–0Gerardo MijaresTKO3, 2:45Oct 8, 2000Plaza Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, US
17Win17–0Awel AbdulaiTKO5, 0:58Aug 27, 2000Union Plaza Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, US
16Win16–0Luis Alfonso LizarragaTKO5, 0:55Jun 16, 2000Fantasy Springs Casino, Indio, California, US
15Win15–0Luis Alfonso LizarragaKO6 May 19, 2000Playboy Mansion, Beverly Hills, California, US
14Win14–0Jose Luis MontesKO2 Mar 25, 2000Huntington Park Casino, Huntington Park, California, US
13Win13–0Alfredo BahenaKO3 Mar 11, 2000Fantasy Springs Casino, Indio, California, US
12Win12–0Jose ManjarrezUD4Feb 4, 2000Fantasy Springs Casino, Indio, California, US
11Win11–0Juan Roberto ColinUD6Dec 18, 1999Fantasy Springs Casino, Indio, California, US
10Win10–0Terry EvansKO5 Dec 3, 1999Pechanga Resort & Casino, Temecula, California, US
9Win9–0Ramon AcunaTKO1 Nov 5, 1999Pechanga Resort & Casino, Temecula, California, US
8Win8–0Mahan WashingtonUD6Sep 17, 1999All American Sports Park, Las Vegas, Nevada, US
7Win7–0Aaron FloresKO3 Aug 27, 1999Tijuana, Mexico
6Win6–0Juan Antonio GonzalezUD4Aug 20, 1999Pechanga Resort & Casino, Temecula, California, US
5Win5–0Faustino SandovalKO1 Aug 6, 1999Frontón Palacio Jai Alai, Tijuana, Mexico
4Win4–0Francisco MaldonadoKO1, 2:59May 7, 1999All American Sports Park, Las Vegas, Nevada, US
3Win3–0Oscar JacksonKO2 Apr 17, 1999Fantasy Springs Casino, Indio, California, US
2Win2–0Juan Pablo RivasTKO3 Mar 6, 1999Fantasy Springs Casino, Indio, California, US
1Win1–0Carlos RodriguezKO1, 2:37Feb 6, 1999Big League Dreams Sports Park, Cathedral City, California, US