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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Professional boxing record
ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes36Loss30–6Eduardo NúñezUD12Sep 6, 202535Win30–5Jose Antonio Meza UD8Apr 18, 202534Loss29–5Henry LebronUD10Dec 7, 202433Win29–4Derlyn Hernandez-GerarldoTKO2 (8),2:36July 13, 202432Win28–4Headley ScottTKO2 (10),1:48Mar 2, 202431Win27–4Deivi JulioRTD6 (10),3:00May 21, 202230Loss26–4Isaac DogboeMD10 Nov 20, 202129Loss26–3Emanuel NavarreteTKO12 (12), Apr 24, 202128Win26–2Jason SanchezUD10Jun 23, 202027Win25–2Adeilson Dos SantosUD10Jan 18, 202026Loss24–2Shakur StevensonUD10Apr 20, 201925Win24–1David BernaKO1 (10), Nov 24, 201824Loss23–1Masayuki ItoUD12Jul 28, 201823Win23–0Braulio RodríguezTKO4 (10), Mar 17, 201822Win22–0Bryant CruzTKO3 (10), Dec 9, 201721Win21–0José EstrellaKO3 (8), Apr 21, 201720Win20–0Efrain EsquiviasTKO7 (8), Feb 3, 201719Win19–0Fernando VargasUD8Nov 18, 201618Win18–0Raúl Hirales Jr.UD8Sep 23, 201617Win17–0Neftali CamposTKO8 (8), Jun 11, 201616Win16–0Ray XimenezUD8Apr 16, 201615Win15–0Ángel LunaKO4 (8), Feb 27, 201614Win14–0Jerry GuevaraKO6 (8), Dec 11, 201513Win13–0Karl GarcíaKO2 (8), Oct 31, 201512Win12–0Alcides SantiagoTKO1 (8), Aug 15, 201511Win11–0Marcello GallardoUD6Jun 13, 201510Win10–0José Bustos5 (6), Apr 25, 20159Win9–0Luis Ruiz Jr.UD6Feb 28, 20158Win8–0Jazzma HogueUD6Dec 13, 20147Win7–0Francisco CamachoKO4 (6), Oct 4, 20146Win6–0Reggie SantiagoTKO1 (6), Aug 16, 20145Win5–0Lamar CharltonTKO2 (4), Apr 19, 20144Win4–0Luis Hernández4Mar 22, 20143Win3–0José Rodríguez4Feb 1, 20142Win2–0Jonathan Feliciano1 (4), Dec 14, 20131Win1–0John Portillo2 (4), Sep 26, 2013
Personal life Díaz has three daughters.
References
External links
Christopher Díaz profile at Top Rank Christopher Diaz - Profile, News Archive & Current Rankings at Box.Live