Christopher Díaz (boxer)


Christopher Díaz Vélez 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.

Professional boxing record

No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
27Win25–2 Jason SanchezUD10Jun 23, 2020MGM Grand, Paradise, Nevada, U.S..png" />
26Loss24–2 Shakur StevensonUD10Apr 20, 2019 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.For IBF Inter-Continental and vacant WBO-NABO featherweight titles
25Win24–1 David BernaKO1, 1:08Nov 24, 2018 Sheraton Puerto Rico Hotel & Casino, San Juan, Puerto Rico
24Loss23–1 Masayuki ItoUD12Jul 28, 2018 Kissimmee Civic Center, Kissimmee, Florida, U.S.For vacant WBO junior lightweight title
23Win23–0 Braulio RodríguezTKO4, 0:28Mar 17, 2018 Madison Square Garden Theater, New York City, New York, U.S.Retained WBO-NABO junior lightweight title
22Win22–0 Bryant CruzTKO3, 0:00Dec 9, 2017 The Plaza Live, Orlando, Florida, U.S.Won vacant WBO-NABO junior lightweight title
21Win21–0 José EstrellaKO3, 1:45Apr 21, 2017 Osceola Heritage Center, Kissimmee, Florida, U.S.
20Win20–0 Efrain EsquiviasTKO7, 2:18Feb 3, 2017 Roberto Clemente Coliseum, San Juan, Puerto Rico
19Win19–0 Fernando VargasUD8Nov 18, 2016 Osceola Heritage Center, Kissimmee, Florida, U.S.
18Win18–0 Raúl Hirales Jr.UD8Sep 23, 2016 Osceola Heritage Center, Kissimmee, Florida, U.S.
17Win17–0 Neftali CamposTKO8, 0:32Jun 11, 2016 Madison Square Garden Theater, New York City, New York, U.S.
16Win16–0 Ray XimenezUD8Apr 16, 2016 Roberto Clemente Coliseum, San Juan, Puerto RicoWon vacant WBO Youth featherweight title
15Win15–0 Ángel LunaKO4, 2:42Feb 27, 2016 Madison Square Garden Theater, New York City, New York, U.S.
14Win14–0 Jerry GuevaraKO6, 1:20Dec 11, 2015 Roberto Clemente Coliseum, San Juan, Puerto Rico
13Win13–0 Karl GarcíaKO2, 0:26Oct 31, 2015 Osceola Heritage Center, Kissimmee, Florida, U.S.
12Win12–0 Alcides SantiagoTKO1, 2:26Aug 15, 2015 Rubén Rodríguez Coliseum, Bayamón, Puerto Rico
11Win11–0 Marcello GallardoUD6Jun 13, 2015 Madison Square Garden Theater, New York City, New York, U.S.
10Win10–0 José Bustos5, 3:00Apr 25, 2015 Mario Morales Coliseum, Guaynabo, Puerto Rico
9Win9–0 Luis Ruiz Jr.UD6Feb 28, 2015 USF Sun Dome, Tampa, Florida, U.S.
8Win8–0 Jazzma HogueUD6Dec 13, 2014 2300 Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
7Win7–0 Francisco CamachoKO4, 0:55Oct 4, 2014 Bahia Shrine Temple, Orlando, Florida, U.S.
6Win6–0 Reggie SantiagoTKO1, 2:00Aug 16, 2014 Coliseo Héctor Solá Bezares, Caguas, Puerto Rico
5Win5–0 Lamar CharltonTKO2, 2:38Apr 19, 2014 Bahia Shrine Temple, Orlando, Florida, U.S.
4Win4–0 Luis Hernández4Mar 22, 2014 Roger Mendoza Coliseum, Caguas, Puerto Rico
3Win3–0 José Rodríguez4Feb 1, 2014 Roger Mendoza Coliseum, Caguas, Puerto Rico
2Win2–0 Jonathan Feliciano1, 1:57Dec 14, 2013 Roger Mendoza Coliseum, Caguas, Puerto Rico
1Win1–0 John Portillo2, 2:36Sep 26, 2013 Sands Casino Resort Bethlehem, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, U.S.Professional debut

Personal life

Díaz is married to Zuleima Soto Núñez with whom he has three daughters.