David Diaz is a professional boxer in the lightweight 135 lb division. He is the current WBC lightweight champion.

Diaz defeated Jose Armando Santa Cruz for the interim title on August 12, 2006 and on February 20, 2007, he was awarded the title when Joel Casamayor failed to make the weight limit in a match against Diego Corrales and was eventually stripped. He defeated Mexican legend Erik Morales on August 4, 2007 by a unanimous decision to defend his title.

Statistics :
Real name : David Diaz
Nickname : Dangerous
Rated at : Lightweight
Height : 5 ft. 6 in. (167 cm.)
Nationality : Mexican-American
Birth date : June 7, 1976 (1976-06-07) (age 31)
Birth place : Chicago, Illinois, USA
Stance : Southpaw

Boxing Record :
Total fights : 36
Wins : 34
Wins by KO : 17
Losses : 1
Draws : 1

David Diaz said that his June 28, 2008 showdown with Manny Pacquiao in Las Vegas is “is the biggest fight of my life. Bigger than when I won the title. Even bigger than beating a legend like Morales.”

Watch David Diaz on June 28, 2008 match with Manny Pacquiao. Will he win the title?