- Yanqui Díaz
Yamplier ("Yanqui") Azcuy Díaz (born on
January 23 ,1976 inPinar Del Rio ) is a professionalHeavyweight boxer fromCuba . Diaz amassed a ring record of thirtheen wins (eight by way of knockout) and two losses in fifteen professional outings.Amateur
Diaz started boxing at the age of twelve and had 205 amateur fights (191-14). He fought as an amateur for eleven years and was a member of the Cuban national team until he was 25 [http://www.lasvegassun.com/sunbin/stories/boxing/2004/feb/05/516301898.html] . Diaz fought the legendary
Félix Savón twice, and he reportedly scored two knockdowns in the fights, but Savon won both by decision.Pro
On
August 13 ,2004 , Diaz upset highly regarded and undefeated Cuban Heavyweight prospect and formerCruiserweight championJuan Carlos Gomez with a vicious 1 round TKO. He continued his successes on the Heavyweight scene by scoring a victory over former title challengerVaughn Bean .However, his ascension was derailed on
January 22 ,2005 via a 5 round TKO loss toNigerian power puncherSamuel Peter . Diaz followed that loss with another loss onJuly 9 ,2005 , this time toCanadian former contenderKirk Johnson and was KOd byOliver McCall . Diaz lives and fights out ofLas Vegas, Nevada .External links
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