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<\/a>By Daniel Sisneros<\/strong><\/p>\nJavier Diaz started out as a professional Flyweight in 1981 and fought as a professional until 1999. He turned pro on April 1, 1981 (No fooling!) with a 4th round tko of Hector Benavides in Mexico. “Suzuki” won his first 16 in a row before losing by 5th round tko to Mario Gonzalez (10-1-1, 9 KO) in Harlingen, TX. on Aug. 17, 1982.<\/p>\n
He continued to battle on with streaks of wins and losses, winning several different Mexican State Titles along the way. He was a journeyman who fought several world champions, and world ranked contenders including: Gaby Canizales, Orlando Canizales, Cesar Soto, and Paul Gonzales before fighting for and winning the Mexican National Flyweight Title with a 12 round decision over Willy Salazar in June of 1989. He lost that title in his first defense but fought on and challenged for several minor title belts.<\/p>\n
He soon became an opponent for world class champions, losing to: Marco Antonio Barrera, Paulie Ayala, Sergio Reyes, Tim Austin, Clarence “Bones” Adams and Joel Casamayor to name a few. Just as he started his career with a long winning streak, he ended with 10 losses in a row.<\/p>\n
July 2nd 1999 was his last appearance in the ring as he was knocked out by undefeated Juan Jose Arias (27-0, 22 KO) in the 5th round of a Jr. Lightweight bout in Fresno, CA. Diaz was short on stature (standing about 5 feet tall), but had plenty of heart with 99 professional bouts!<\/p>\n
He finished his career with a record of 45 wins, 49 losses, 4 draws, and 11 knockouts.<\/p>\n
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