Poli Díaz

Poli Díaz
Personal information
Nickname
El potro de Vallecas
NationalitySpanish
BornPolicarpo Díaz Arévalo
(1967-11-21) November 21, 1967
Height5 ft 6.5 in (1.69 m)
WeightLightweight
Boxing career
Boxing record
Total fights47
Wins44
Win by KO28
Losses3

Policarpo "Poli" Díaz Arevalo (born November 21, 1967) is a Spanish former professional boxer who competed from 1986 to 2001. He held the European lightweight title from 1988 to 1991, and challenged for the unified WBA, WBC and IBF lightweight title in 1991.

In July 1991, he fought for the lightweight world championship against Pernell Whitaker, but he was defeated by decision after 12 rounds. Before this fight, Diaz had 32 wins and 0 losses, and 28 KO's after being eight times European champion.