Best fights of David Díaz
Over 15 years as a professional, David Díaz has compiled a 36-4-1 (17) record, including eight title fights. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. David Díaz loses to Manny Pacquiao via KO
On June 28, 2008 David Díaz defended his WBC lightweight title against Manny Pacquiao. Díaz was 32 years old with a record of 34-1-1, and Pacquiao was 29 with a record of 46-3-2. Díaz was on a 5-fight winning streak and Pacquiao was on a 7-fight winning streak. Pacquiao stopped Díaz via TKO in the 9th round. Lost the title. Lasted into the 9th round.
2. David Díaz defeats Érik Morales
On August 4, 2007 David Díaz defended his WBC lightweight title against Érik Morales. Díaz was 31 years old with a record of 32-1-1, and Morales was 30 with a record of 48-5. Díaz was on a 3-fight winning streak, while Morales was on a 3-fight losing streak. Díaz won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
3. David Díaz KOs Juan Polo Perez
On October 21, 2005 David Díaz fought Juan Polo Perez for the vacant IBA lightweight title. Díaz was 29 years old with a record of 28-1, and Perez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Díaz was on a 2-fight winning streak. Díaz stopped Juan Polo Perez via TKO in the 3rd round. Won the vacant title.
4. David Díaz KOs José Santa Cruz
On August 12, 2006 David Díaz fought José Santa Cruz for the vacant WBC interim lightweight title. Díaz was 30 years old with a record of 31-1-1, and Cruz was 0 with a record of 0-0. Díaz was on a 2-fight winning streak. Díaz stopped José Santa Cruz via TKO in the 10th round. Won the vacant title.
5. David Díaz loses to Humberto Soto via unanimous decision
On March 13, 2010 David Díaz fought Humberto Soto for the vacant WBC lightweight title. Díaz was 33 years old with a record of 35-2-1, and Soto was 29 with a record of 49-7-2. Díaz was coming off a win and Soto was on a 6-fight winning streak. Díaz lost via unanimous decision. Failed to win the vacant title. Went the distance with Soto.
6. David Díaz defeats Cristian Favela
On June 16, 2006 David Díaz defended his IBA lightweight title against Cristian Favela. Díaz was 30 years old with a record of 30-1-1, and Favela was 0 with a record of 0-0. Díaz was coming off a win. Díaz won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
7. David Díaz KOs Nelson Manchego
On July 18, 2003 David Díaz faced Nelson Manchego. Díaz was 27 years old with a record of 19-0, and Manchego was 0 with a record of 0-0. Díaz was on an undefeated 19-fight winning streak. Díaz stopped Nelson Manchego via KO in the 1st round.
8. David Díaz KOs Franco Ogentho
On April 11, 2003 David Díaz faced Franco Ogentho. Díaz was 26 years old with a record of 17-0, and Ogentho was 0 with a record of 0-0. Díaz was on an undefeated 17-fight winning streak. Díaz stopped Franco Ogentho via KO in the 1st round.
9. David Díaz KOs Tyrone Wiggins
On June 2, 2005 David Díaz faced Tyrone Wiggins. Díaz was 28 years old with a record of 26-1, and Wiggins was 0 with a record of 0-0. Díaz was coming off a loss. Díaz stopped Tyrone Wiggins via TKO in the 3rd round.
10. David Díaz KOs Dillon Carew
On February 7, 2003 David Díaz faced Dillon Carew. Díaz was 26 years old with a record of 16-0, and Carew was 0 with a record of 0-0. Díaz was on an undefeated 16-fight winning streak. Díaz stopped Dillon Carew via TKO in the 3rd round.