Thurman vs Diaz

Who won Thurman vs Diaz?

Keith Thurman beat Julio Diaz by technical knockout in the 3rd round on Saturday, April 26th, 2014, at StubHub Center, Carson.

The scorecards were announced as 120-107, 120-107, 120-107 in favor of winner Keith Thurman.

The fight was scheduled to take place over 12 rounds in the Welterweight division, which meant the weight limit was 147 pounds (10.5 stone or 66.7 kg).

This contest was for the vacant WBA welterweight championship of the world.

Thurman vs Diaz stats

Back in April 2014, Keith Thurman stepped into the ring with an undefeated record of 22 wins, zero losses, and 0  draws, 20 of those wins coming by way of knockout.

Julio Diaz made his way to the ring with a record of 40 wins, 9 losses and 1 draw, with 29 of those wins by knockout.

The stats suggested Thurman had an advantage in power over Diaz, with a 91% knockout percentage compared to Diaz's 73%.

Keith Thurman was the younger man by 8 years, at 26 years old.

Diaz had a height advantage of 1 inch over Thurman. Despite this, he had a 1-inch reach advantage.

Both Keith Thurman and Julio Diaz fought out of an orthodox stance.

Thurman was the less experienced professional fighter, having had 28 fewer fights, and made his debut in 2007, 8 years and 9 months later than Diaz, whose first professional fight was in 1999. He had fought 133 fewer professional rounds, totaling 172 compared to Diaz's 305.

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