Antonio Díaz (boxer)

José Antonio Díaz (born June 13, 1976 in Jiquilpan, Michoacán, Mexico) is a Mexican professional boxer in the Light Middleweight division.[1] He's the former International Boxing Association Light Welterweight and WBO Latino Light Middleweight Champion.[2] Antonio is the brother of boxing trainer Joel Díaz and former IBF Lightweight Champion Julio Díaz.[3]

Antonio Díaz
Statistics
Real nameJosé Antonio Díaz
Nickname(s)Toño
Weight(s)Light welterweight
Welterweight
Light middleweight
Height5 ft 10 in (180 cm)
Reach72 in (184 cm)
NationalityMexican
Born (1976-06-13) June 13, 1976
Jiquilpan, Michoacán, Mexico
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights54
Wins47
Wins by KO30
Losses6
Draws1
No contests0

Professional career

Among his 11 title defenses, Díaz holds wins over champions like Cory Spinks, Ivan Robinson, Micky Ward, Ahmed Santos, and Omar Gabriel Weis. His only losses have been to Juan Lazcano, Victor Ortiz, Shane Mosley and Antonio Margarito.[4]

See also

References

  1. http://boxrec.com/media/index.php/Jose_Antonio_Diaz
  2. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2011-07-14. Retrieved 2010-08-01.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  3. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2009-03-26. Retrieved 2010-08-01.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  4. http://www.boxingscene.com/?m=show&id=23080


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