Christopher Díaz (boxer)

Christopher Díaz
Statistics
Real name Christopher Díaz Vélez
Nickname(s) Pitufo
Weight(s) Super featherweight
Height 5 ft 6 in (168 cm)
Reach 64 in (163 cm)
Nationality American
Born (1994-10-31) October 31, 1994
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.[1]
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights 24
Wins 23
Wins by KO 15
Losses 1

Christopher Díaz Vélez (born October 31, 1994) is a Puerto Rican professional boxer who fights at super featherweight.[2] He is currently signed to Top Rank.[3]

Professional career

Díaz signed with Top Rank in 2015. On December 26, 2016, Díaz was named Prospect Of The Year by ESPN Deportes.[4]

Professional boxing record

Professional record summary
24 fights 23 wins 1 loss
By knockout 15 0
By decision 8 1
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
24 Loss 23–1 Japan Masayuki Ito UD 12 July 28, 2018 United States Kissimmee, Florida, U.S. For vacant WBO super featherweight title
23 Win 23–0 Dominican Republic Braulio Rodríguez TKO 4 (10), 0:28 Mar 17, 2018 United States Madison Square Garden Theater, New York City, New York, U.S.
22 Win 22–0 United States Bryant Cruz TKO 3 (10), 0:00 Dec 9, 2017 United States The Plaza Live, Orlando, Florida, U.S.
21 Win 21–0 Mexico José Estrella KO 3 (8), 1:45 Apr 21, 2017 United States Osceola Heritage Center, Kissimmee, Florida, U.S.
20 Win 20–0 United States Efrain Esquivias TKO 7 (8), 2:18 Feb 3, 2017 Puerto Rico Roberto Clemente Coliseum, San Juan, Puerto Rico
19 Win 19–0 Mexico Fernando Vargas UD 8 Nov 18, 2016 United States Osceola Heritage Center, Kissimmee, Florida, U.S.
18 Win 18–0 Mexico Raúl Hirales Jr. UD 8 Sep 23, 2016 United States Osceola Heritage Center, Kissimmee, Florida, U.S.
17 Win 17–0 Mexico Neftali Campos TKO 8 (8), 0:32 Jun 11, 2016 United States Madison Square Garden Theater, New York City, New York, U.S.
16 Win 16–0 United States Ray Ximenez UD 8 Apr 16, 2016 Puerto Rico Roberto Clemente Coliseum, San Juan, Puerto Rico
15 Win 15–0 Dominican Republic Ángel Luna KO 4 (8), 2:42 Feb 27, 2016 United States Madison Square Garden Theater, New York City, New York, U.S.
14 Win 14–0 United States Jerry Guevara KO 6 (8), 1:20 Dec 11, 2015 Puerto Rico Roberto Clemente Coliseum, San Juan, Puerto Rico
13 Win 13–0 Puerto Rico Karl García KO 2 (8), 0:26 Oct 31, 2015 United States Osceola Heritage Center, Kissimmee, Florida, U.S.
12 Win 12–0 Puerto Rico Alcides Santiago TKO 1 (8), 2:26 Aug 15, 2015 Puerto Rico Rubén Rodríguez Coliseum, Bayamón, Puerto Rico
11 Win 11–0 United States Marcello Gallardo UD 6 Jun 13, 2015 United States Madison Square Garden Theater, New York City, New York, U.S.
10 Win 10–0 Mexico José Bustos RTD 5 (6), 3:00 Apr 25, 2015 Puerto Rico Mario Morales Coliseum, Guaynabo, Puerto Rico
9 Win 9–0 Mexico Luis Ruiz Jr. UD 6 Feb 28, 2015 United States USF Sun Dome, Tampa, Florida, U.S.
8 Win 8–0 United States Jazzma Hogue UD 6 Dec 13, 2014 United States 2300 Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
7 Win 7–0 Mexico Francisco Camacho KO 4 (6), 0:55 Oct 4, 2014 United States Bahia Shrine Temple, Orlando, Florida, U.S.
6 Win 6–0 Puerto Rico Reggie Santiago TKO 1 (6), 2:00 Aug 16, 2014 Puerto Rico Coliseo Héctor Solá Bezares, Caguas, Puerto Rico
5 Win 5–0 United States Lamar Charlton TKO 2 (4), 2:38 Apr 19, 2014 United States Bahia Shrine Temple, Orlando, Florida, U.S.
4 Win 4–0 Puerto Rico Luis Hernández UD 4 Mar 22, 2014 Puerto Rico Roger Mendoza Coliseum, Caguas, Puerto Rico
3 Win 3–0 Puerto Rico José Rodríguez SD 4 Feb 1, 2014 Puerto Rico Roger Mendoza Coliseum, Caguas, Puerto Rico
2 Win 2–0 Puerto Rico Jonathan Feliciano TKO 1 (4), 1:57 Dec 14, 2013 Puerto Rico Roger Mendoza Coliseum, Caguas, Puerto Rico
1 Win 1–0 United States John Portillo KO 2 (4), 2:36 Sep 26, 2013 United States Sands Casino Resort Bethlehem, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, U.S. Professional debut

Personal life

Díaz is married to Zuleima Soto Núñez with whom he has one daughter named Zuleirys Zoe.[5][6]

References

  1. ↑ EL ‘PITUFO’ DE BARRANQUITAS
  2. ↑ VOCERO, Carlos Narváez, EL. "'Pitufo' Díaz hará sus ajustes".
  3. ↑ "Jose Ramirez, Amir Imam Deal Reached Before Purse Bid".
  4. ↑ "Prospecto del Año 2016: 'Pitufo' Díaz".
  5. ↑ "Con buen ánimo Christopher Díaz de cara a su primera pelea titular". 4 April 2016.
  6. ↑ "'Pitufo' Díaz quiere mostrarle su categoría a Top Rank".
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