Kid Diamond
Almazbek Raiymkulov, better known as Kid Diamond (born February 18, 1977 in Kyrgyzstan) was a boxer in the Lightweight division. He was NABF Champion, and among the first professional fighters from Kyrgyzstan to become known worldwide. He turned professional after placing fourth at the Sydney Summer Olympics (2000).
| Almazbek Raiymkulov | |
|---|---|
| Statistics | |
| Real name | Almazbek Raiymkulov |
| Nickname(s) | Kid Diamond |
| Weight(s) | Lightweight |
| Height | 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) |
| Reach | 68 in (1.73 m) |
| Nationality |  |
| Born | February 18, 1977 Bishkek, Kirghiz SSR, Soviet Union |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 30 |
| Wins | 27 |
| Wins by KO | 15 |
| Losses | 2 |
| Draws | 1 |
| No contests | 0 |
Amateur career
Raiymkulov represented his country Kyrgyzstan in the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games as a Lightweight fighter. His results were:
- Defeated Tumentsetseg Uitumen (Mongolia) 15-4
- Defeated Jose Cruz Lasso (Colombia) 12-9
- Lost to Cristian Bejarano (Mexico) 12-14
He was fourth at the World Amateur Ranking 2000-2004.
Professional career
Raiymkulov turned professional in 2001. After he started his professional career he won 20 fights without any losses or draws. In June 2005 Raiymkulov had match for World Champion Title in New York, Madison Square Garden against 4 time Lightweight World Champion Cuban Joel Casamayor. After 12 rounds, the HBO scoring were giving Kid Diamond a win with a 116-111 score, but the match was ruled a draw.
Following the draw, Diamond entered a bout against Nate Campbell as a heavy favorite and with much hype, but was outclassed and knocked out on the bout. In 2006 Raiymkulov became NABF Champion, defending his title four times. He later lost to Antonio DeMarco and hasn't fought since.
Personal info
*birth date 1977-02-18
- division lightweight, 135 lbs
- stance orthodox
- height 5′ 7″ / 170 cm
- US ID 061262
- alias Kid Diamond
- nationality Kyrgyz
- residence Las Vegas, Nevada, Los Angeles, California, United States
- birthplace Kyrgyzstan