Christopher Díaz | |
|---|---|
| Born | Christopher Díaz Vélez October 31, 1994 |
| Nationality |
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| Other names | Pitufo (Smurf) |
| Statistics | |
| Weight(s) | |
| Height | 5 ft 6 in (168 cm) |
| Reach | 64 in (163 cm) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 31 |
| Wins | 27 |
| Wins by KO | 17 |
| Losses | 4 |
Christopher Díaz Vélez (born October 31, 1994) is an American-born Puerto Rican professional boxer who challenged for the WBO junior lightweight title in 2018. At regional level he held the WBO-NABO junior lightweight title from 2017 to 2018.
Professional career
Díaz signed with Top Rank in 2015. On December 26, 2016, Díaz was named Prospect Of The Year by ESPN Deportes.[2]
Diaz vs. Sanchez
On 23 June 2020, Diaz fought Jason Sanchez. Diaz won via unanimous decision, 98–92, 98–92 and 97–93.[3]
In his next bout, Diaz fought Emanuel Navarrete for his WBO featherweight title. Diaz los via TKO in the final, twelfth round.[4]
Diaz vs. Dogboe
In his next bout, Diaz fought former champion Isaac Dogboe. Dogboe was ranked #3 by the WBO, #9 by the WBC and #10 by the IBF at featherweight at the time. Diaz lost via majority decision, with the scorecards reading 97–93 and 96–94 in favour of Dogboe and the third judge scoring it 95-95.[5]
Professional boxing record
| 30 fights | 26 wins | 4 losses |
|---|---|---|
| By knockout | 16 | 1 |
| By decision | 10 | 3 |
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | Loss | 26–4 | Isaac Dogboe | MD | 10 | Nov 20, 2021 | Michelob Ultra Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. | For NABF featherweight title |
| 29 | Loss | 26–3 | Emanuel Navarrete | TKO | 12 (12), 2:49 | Apr 24, 2021 | Silver Spurs Arena, Kissimmee, Florida, U.S. | For WBO featherweight title |
| 28 | Win | 26–2 | Jason Sanchez | UD | 10 | Jun 23, 2020 | MGM Grand Conference Center, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. | |
| 27 | Win | 25–2 | Adeilson Dos Santos | UD | 10 | Jan 18, 2020 | Turning Stone Resort Casino, Verona, New York, U.S. | |
| 26 | Loss | 24–2 | Shakur Stevenson | UD | 10 | Apr 20, 2019 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S. | For IBF Inter-Continental and vacant WBO-NABO featherweight titles |
| 25 | Win | 24–1 | David Berna | KO | 1 (10), 1:08 | Nov 24, 2018 | Sheraton Puerto Rico Hotel & Casino, San Juan, Puerto Rico | |
| 24 | Loss | 23–1 | Masayuki Ito | UD | 12 | Jul 28, 2018 | Kissimmee Civic Center, Kissimmee, Florida, U.S. | For vacant WBO junior lightweight title |
| 23 | Win | 23–0 | Braulio Rodríguez | TKO | 4 (10), 0:28 | Mar 17, 2018 | Madison Square Garden Theater, New York City, New York, U.S. | Retained WBO-NABO junior lightweight title |
| 22 | Win | 22–0 | Bryant Cruz | TKO | 3 (10), 0:00 | Dec 9, 2017 | The Plaza Live, Orlando, Florida, U.S. | Won vacant WBO-NABO junior lightweight title |
| 21 | Win | 21–0 | José Estrella | KO | 3 (8), 1:45 | Apr 21, 2017 | Osceola Heritage Center, Kissimmee, Florida, U.S. | |
| 20 | Win | 20–0 | Efrain Esquivias | TKO | 7 (8), 2:18 | Feb 3, 2017 | Roberto Clemente Coliseum, San Juan, Puerto Rico | |
| 19 | Win | 19–0 | Fernando Vargas | UD | 8 | Nov 18, 2016 | Osceola Heritage Center, Kissimmee, Florida, U.S. | |
| 18 | Win | 18–0 | Raúl Hirales Jr. | UD | 8 | Sep 23, 2016 | Osceola Heritage Center, Kissimmee, Florida, U.S. | |
| 17 | Win | 17–0 | Neftali Campos | TKO | 8 (8), 0:32 | Jun 11, 2016 | Madison Square Garden Theater, New York City, New York, U.S. | |
| 16 | Win | 16–0 | Ray Ximenez | UD | 8 | Apr 16, 2016 | Roberto Clemente Coliseum, San Juan, Puerto Rico | Won vacant WBO Youth featherweight title |
| 15 | Win | 15–0 | Ángel Luna | KO | 4 (8), 2:42 | Feb 27, 2016 | Madison Square Garden Theater, New York City, New York, U.S. | |
| 14 | Win | 14–0 | Jerry Guevara | KO | 6 (8), 1:20 | Dec 11, 2015 | Roberto Clemente Coliseum, San Juan, Puerto Rico | |
| 13 | Win | 13–0 | Karl García | KO | 2 (8), 0:26 | Oct 31, 2015 | Osceola Heritage Center, Kissimmee, Florida, U.S. | |
| 12 | Win | 12–0 | Alcides Santiago | TKO | 1 (8), 2:26 | Aug 15, 2015 | Rubén Rodríguez Coliseum, Bayamón, Puerto Rico | |
| 11 | Win | 11–0 | Marcello Gallardo | UD | 6 | Jun 13, 2015 | Madison Square Garden Theater, New York City, New York, U.S. | |
| 10 | Win | 10–0 | José Bustos | RTD | 5 (6), 3:00 | Apr 25, 2015 | Mario Morales Coliseum, Guaynabo, Puerto Rico | |
| 9 | Win | 9–0 | Luis Ruiz Jr. | UD | 6 | Feb 28, 2015 | USF Sun Dome, Tampa, Florida, U.S. | |
| 8 | Win | 8–0 | Jazzma Hogue | UD | 6 | Dec 13, 2014 | 2300 Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 7 | Win | 7–0 | Francisco Camacho | KO | 4 (6), 0:55 | Oct 4, 2014 | Bahia Shrine Temple, Orlando, Florida, U.S. | |
| 6 | Win | 6–0 | Reggie Santiago | TKO | 1 (6), 2:00 | Aug 16, 2014 | Coliseo Héctor Solá Bezares, Caguas, Puerto Rico | |
| 5 | Win | 5–0 | Lamar Charlton | TKO | 2 (4), 2:38 | Apr 19, 2014 | Bahia Shrine Temple, Orlando, Florida, U.S. | |
| 4 | Win | 4–0 | Luis Hernández | UD | 4 | Mar 22, 2014 | Roger Mendoza Coliseum, Caguas, Puerto Rico | |
| 3 | Win | 3–0 | José Rodríguez | SD | 4 | Feb 1, 2014 | Roger Mendoza Coliseum, Caguas, Puerto Rico | |
| 2 | Win | 2–0 | Jonathan Feliciano | TKO | 1 (4), 1:57 | Dec 14, 2013 | Roger Mendoza Coliseum, Caguas, Puerto Rico | |
| 1 | Win | 1–0 | John Portillo | KO | 2 (4), 2:36 | Sep 26, 2013 | Sands Casino Resort Bethlehem, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Personal life
Díaz has three daughters; He had a multiple dysfunctional relationships, including the 2 mothers of his 3 little daughters. [6][7]
References
- ^ EL ‘PITUFO’ DE BARRANQUITAS
- ^ "Prospecto del Año 2016: 'Pitufo' Díaz". 26 December 2016.
- ^ "Diaz vs Sanchez - News, Tape, Ringwalk, TV, Streaming & Tickets". Box.Live. Retrieved 2022-06-15.
- ^ "Navarrete vs Diaz - News, Tape, Ringwalk, TV, Streaming & Tickets". Box.Live. Retrieved 2022-06-15.
- ^ "Dogboe vs Diaz - News, Tape, Ringwalk, TV, Streaming & Tickets". Box.Live. Retrieved 2022-06-15.
- ^ "Con buen ánimo Christopher Díaz de cara a su primera pelea titular". 4 April 2016.
- ^ "'Pitufo' Díaz quiere mostrarle su categoría a Top Rank". 17 February 2016.
External links
- Boxing record for Christopher Díaz from BoxRec (registration required)
- Christopher Díaz profile at Top Rank
- Christopher Diaz - Profile, News Archive & Current Rankings at Box.Live
This page was last edited on 3 April 2024, at 18:12