Best fights of Juan Díaz
Over 16 years as a professional, Juan Díaz has compiled a 42-4 (21) record, including 17 title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Juan Díaz defeats José Cotto
On April 8, 2006 Juan Díaz defended his WBA lightweight title against José Cotto. Díaz was 22 years old with a record of 28-0, and Cotto was 28 with a record of 27-0. Díaz was on an undefeated 28-fight winning streak and Cotto was on an undefeated 27-fight winning streak. Díaz won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
2. Juan Díaz KOs Billy Irwin
On January 21, 2005 Juan Díaz defended his WBA lightweight title against Billy Irwin. Díaz was 21 years old with a record of 26-0, and Irwin was 36 with a record of 42-5. Díaz was on an undefeated 26-fight winning streak and Irwin was on a 8-fight winning streak. Díaz stopped Billy Irwin via TKO in the 9th round. Defended the title.
3. Juan Díaz stops Acelino Freitas
On April 28, 2007 Juan Díaz, the WBA (Super) lightweight champion, met Acelino Freitas, the WBO lightweight champion, in a title unification fight. Díaz was 23 years old with a record of 31-0, and Freitas was 31 with a record of 38-1. Díaz was on an undefeated 31-fight winning streak and Freitas was on a 3-fight winning streak. Díaz stopped Acelino Freitas via retirement in the 8th round. Became the unified lightweight champion.
4. Juan Díaz defeats Paulie Malignaggi
On August 22, 2009 Juan Díaz fought Paulie Malignaggi for the vacant WBO-NABO super lightweight title. Díaz was 25 years old with a record of 34-2, and Malignaggi was 28 with a record of 26-2. Díaz was coming off a loss, while Malignaggi was coming off a win. Díaz won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
5. Juan Díaz loses to Juan Manuel Márquez in their 2nd fight via unanimous decision
On July 31, 2010 Juan Díaz fought Juan Manuel Márquez for the WBA (Super), WBO, The Ring, and lineal lightweight titles. It was their second meeting. Díaz was 26 years old with a record of 35-3, and Márquez was 36 with a record of 50-5-1. Both Díaz and Márquez were coming off a loss. Díaz lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Márquez.
6. Juan Díaz loses to Juan Manuel Márquez via KO
On February 28, 2009 Juan Díaz, the IBO lightweight champion, met Juan Manuel Márquez, the The Ring and lineal lightweight champion, in a title unification fight. Díaz was 25 years old with a record of 34-1, and Márquez was 35 with a record of 49-4-1. Both Díaz and Márquez were coming off a win. Márquez stopped Díaz via TKO in the 9th round. Lost the title in unification. Lasted into the 9th round.
7. Juan Díaz KOs Randy Suico
On July 15, 2006 Juan Díaz defended his WBA lightweight title against Randy Suico. Díaz was 22 years old with a record of 29-0, and Suico was 0 with a record of 0-0. Díaz was on an undefeated 29-fight winning streak. Díaz stopped Randy Suico via TKO in the 9th round. Defended the title.
8. Juan Díaz defeats Francisco Lorenzo
On July 19, 2003 Juan Díaz defended his WBC Youth lightweight title against Francisco Lorenzo. Díaz was 19 years old with a record of 21-0, and Lorenzo was 32 with a record of 18-1. Díaz was on an undefeated 21-fight winning streak and Lorenzo was on a 12-fight winning streak. Díaz won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
9. Juan Díaz defeats Fernando Angulo
On November 4, 2006 Juan Díaz defended his WBA lightweight title against Fernando Angulo. Díaz was 23 years old with a record of 30-0, and Angulo was 0 with a record of 0-0. Díaz was on an undefeated 30-fight winning streak. Díaz won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
10. Juan Díaz KOs Julio Díaz
On October 13, 2007 Juan Díaz defended his WBA (Super) and WBO lightweight titles against Julio Díaz. Díaz was 24 years old with a record of 32-0, and Díaz was 0 with a record of 0-0. Díaz was on an undefeated 32-fight winning streak. Díaz stopped Julio Díaz via TKO in the 9th round. Defended the titles.