Christopher Díaz (boxer)

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.

Christopher Díaz
Statistics
Real nameChristopher Díaz Vélez
Nickname(s)Pitufo (Smurf)
Weight(s)
Height5 ft 6 in (168 cm)
Reach64 in (163 cm)
Nationality
  • Puerto Rican
Born (1994-10-31) October 31, 1994
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.[1]
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights31
Wins27
Wins by KO17
Losses4

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]

Diaz vs. Navarrete

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.[6][7]

References
  1. EL ‘PITUFO’ DE BARRANQUITAS
  2. "Prospecto del Año 2016: 'Pitufo' Díaz". 26 December 2016.
  3. "Diaz vs Sanchez - News, Tape, Ringwalk, TV, Streaming & Tickets". Box.Live. Retrieved 2022-06-15.
  4. "Navarrete vs Diaz - News, Tape, Ringwalk, TV, Streaming & Tickets". Box.Live. Retrieved 2022-06-15.
  5. "Dogboe vs Diaz - News, Tape, Ringwalk, TV, Streaming & Tickets". Box.Live. Retrieved 2022-06-15.
  6. "Con buen ánimo Christopher Díaz de cara a su primera pelea titular". 4 April 2016.
  7. "'Pitufo' Díaz quiere mostrarle su categoría a Top Rank". 17 February 2016.
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