Yanqui Díaz

Yamplier ("Yanqui") Azcuy Díaz (born January 23, 1976, in Pinar del Río) is a former professional heavyweight boxer from Cuba.

[1] Diaz fought the Félix Savón twice, and he reportedly scored two knockdowns in the fights, but Savon won both by decision.

[citation needed] On August 13, 2004, Diaz upset highly regarded and undefeated Cuban heavyweight prospect and former cruiserweight champion Juan Carlos Gomez with a vicious 1-round TKO.

[citation needed] However, his ascension was derailed on January 22, 2005, via a 5-round TKO loss to Nigerian power puncher Samuel Peter.

[citation needed] His current professional record stands at 13 wins (8 KOs) 5 losses and 2 no contests in 20 bouts.