Kid Diamond

Almazbek Raiymkulov, better known as Kid Diamond (born February 18, 1977 in Kyrgyzstan) is a retired boxer in the Lightweight division. He was NABF Champion, and among the first professional fighters from Kyrgyzstan to become known worldwide. He turned professional after placing fourth at the Sydney Summer Olympics (2000).

Almazbek Raiymkulov
Statistics
Real nameAlmazbek Raiymkulov
Nickname(s)Kid Diamond
Weight(s)Lightweight
Height5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)
Reach68 in (1.73 m)
NationalityKyrgyzstan Kyrgyzstan
Born (1977-02-18) February 18, 1977
Bishkek, Kirghiz SSR, Soviet Union
Boxing record
Total fights30
Wins27
Wins by KO15
Losses2
Draws1
No contests0

Raiymukulov lives and trains in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA.

Amateur career

Raiymkulov represented his country Kyrgyzstan in the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games as a Lightweight fighter. His results were:

He was fourth at the World Amateur Ranking 2000-2004.

Professional career

Raiymkulov turned professional in 2001. After he started his professional career he won 20 fights without any losses or draws. In June 2005 Raiymkulov had match for World Champion Title in New York, Madison Square Garden against 4 time Lightweight World Champion Cuban Joel Casamayor. After 12 rounds, the HBO scoring were giving Kid Diamond a win with a 116-111 score, but the match was ruled a draw.

Following the draw, Diamond entered a bout against Nate Campbell as a heavy favorite and with much hype, but was outclassed and knocked out on the bout. In 2006 Raiymkulov became NABF Champion, defending his title four times. He later lost to Antonio DeMarco and hasn't fought since.

Personal info

*birth date 1977-02-18

  • division lightweight, 135 lbs
  • stance orthodox
  • height 5′ 7″ / 170 cm
  • US ID 061262
  • alias Kid Diamond
  • nationality Kyrgyz
  • residence Las Vegas, Nevada, Los Angeles, California, United States
  • birthplace Kyrgyzstan


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