Christopher Díaz

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.

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Personal life Díaz has three daughters.