Real name Julio C. Díaz Reach 68 in (173 cm) Stance Orthodox Weight 65 kg Siblings Joel Díaz, Antonio Díaz | Nickname(s) The Kidd Nationality Mexican Height 1.73 m Martial art Boxing | |
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Rated at Welterweight
Light welterweight
Lightweight Born December 24, 1979 (age 37)
Jiquilpan, Michoacán, Mexico ( 1979-12-24 ) Division Lightweight, Light welterweight, Welterweight Similar Keith Thurman, Amir Khan, Juan Díaz, Joel Díaz, Antonio Díaz | ||
Julio Díaz (born December 24, 1979) is a Mexican former professional boxer who is a Former IBF Lightweight World Champion the brother of boxing trainer Joel Díaz and former world champion Antonio Díaz.
Professional career
Diaz captured the IBF lightweight interim title with a win over Ricky Quiles in 2006 and then IBF lightweight title with a knockout win over Jesús Chávez in February 2007.
On October 13, 2007, Diaz lost his title to the Mexican American Juan Díaz. After a third round knockout loss to Keith Thurman in 2014, Diaz announced his retirement.
References
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