Christopher Díaz (boxer)

Christopher Díaz
Personal information
Nickname
Pitufo (Smurf)
Nationality
  • Puerto Rican
BornChristopher Díaz Vélez
(1994-10-31) October 31, 1994
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.[1]
Height5 ft 6 in (168 cm)
Weight
Boxing career
Reach64 in (163 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights36
Wins30
Win by KO19
Losses6

Christopher Díaz Vélez (born October 31, 1994) is an American-born Puerto Rican professional boxer who has fought for world titles on three occasions. At regional level he held the NABO junior-lightweight title from 2017 to 2018.

Professional career

Díaz signed with Top Rank in 2015. On 26 December 2016, he was named Prospect Of The Year by ESPN Deportes.[2]

Diaz vs. Bryant

Diaz won the vacant NABO junior-lightweight title by stopping Bryant Cruz in the third round at The Plaza Live in Orlando, Florida, on 9 December 2017.[3]

Diaz Vs Ito

Diaz faced Masayuki Ito for the vacant WBO junior-lightweight title at Kissimmee Civic Center in Kissimmee, Florida on 28 July 2018, losing by unanimous decision.[4][5]

Diaz vs. Sanchez

On 23 June 2020, Diaz fought Jason Sanchez at MGM Grand Conference Center, Paradise, Nevada. Diaz won via unanimous decision, 98–92, 98–92 and 97–93.[6][7]

Diaz vs. Navarrete

Diaz challenged Emanuel Navarrete for his WBO featherweight title at Silver Spurs Arena in Kissimmee, Florida, on 24 April 2021. Having been sent to the canvas four times throughout the fight, he lost via technical knockout in the 12th and final round.[8][9]

Diaz vs. Dogboe

Diaz fought Isaac Dogboe for the NABF featherweight title at the Michelob Ultra Arena in Paradise, Nevada, on 20 November 2021. He 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.[10][11]

Diaz vs. Núñez

Diaz got his third shot at a world title when he challenged IBF junior-lightweight champion Eduardo Núñez at Centro de Usos Multiples in Los Mochis, Sinaloa, Mexico, on 6 September 2025. He lost by unanimous decision.[12][13]

Professional boxing record

36 fights 30 wins 6 losses
By knockout 19 1
By decision 11 5
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
36 Loss 30–6 Eduardo Núñez UD 12 Sep 6, 2025 Centro de Usos Multiples, Los Mochis, Sinaloa, Mexico For IBF junior lightweight title
35 Win 30–5 Jose Antonio Meza UD 8 Apr 18, 2025 Caribe Royale, Orlando, U.S
34 Loss 29–5 Henry Lebron UD 10 Dec 7, 2024 Coliseo Roberto Clemente, San Juan, Puerto Rico
33 Win 29–4 Derlyn Hernandez-Gerarldo TKO 2 (8),
2:36 		July 13, 2024 Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia, U.S
32 Win 28–4 Headley Scott TKO 2 (10),
1:48 		Mar 2, 2024 Coliseo Jose Miguel Agrelot, San Juan, Puerto Rico
31 Win 27–4 Deivi Julio RTD 6 (10),
3:00 		May 21, 2022 Caribe Royale, Orlando, U.S
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), 0:37 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.[14][15]

References

  1. ^ EL ‘PITUFO’ DE BARRANQUITAS
  2. ^ "Prospecto del Año 2016: 'Pitufo' Díaz". 26 December 2016.
  3. ^ "Christopher Diaz Destroys Bryant Cruz in Three Rounds". Boxing Scene. Retrieved 27 November 2025.
  4. ^ "Masayuki Ito claims WBO super featherweight title by decision over Christopher Diaz". Sporting News. Retrieved 27 November 2025.
  5. ^ "Diaz vs Ito results: Masayuki Ito wins 130-pound belt by decision". badlefthook.com. Retrieved 27 November 2025.
  6. ^ "Christopher Diaz Boxes Past Jason Sanchez For Decision Win". Boxing Scene. Retrieved 27 November 2025.
  7. ^ "Christopher Diaz dominates Jason Sanchez, wants title shot next". ESPN. Retrieved 27 November 2025.
  8. ^ "Emanuel Navarrete Drops Christopher Diaz Four Times, Stoppage in Twelfth of Fire-Fight". Boxing Scene. Retrieved 27 November 2025.
  9. ^ "Emanuel Navarrete overpowers Christopher Diaz to retain title with 12th-round TKO". DAZN. Retrieved 27 November 2025.
  10. ^ "Isaac Dogboe Edges Christopher Diaz With Majority Decision". Boxing Scene. Retrieved 27 November 2025.
  11. ^ "Isaac Dogboe edges Christopher Diaz in Las Vegas bout". The Ghana Report. Retrieved 27 November 2025.
  12. ^ "Mexico-Puerto Rico Classic: Christopher Diaz Took Eduardo Nunez Into Deep Waters". The Ring. Retrieved 27 November 2025.
  13. ^ "Eduardo 'Sugar' Nunez drops Christopher Diaz twice, retains IBF title". badlefthook.com. Retrieved 27 November 2025.
  14. ^ "Con buen ánimo Christopher Díaz de cara a su primera pelea titular". 4 April 2016.
  15. ^ "'Pitufo' Díaz quiere mostrarle su categoría a Top Rank". 17 February 2016.
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