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Alan Chaves to face Christopher Díaz for WBO lightweight title
Argentina's Alan Chaves will fight Puerto Rico's Christopher Díaz in Orlando, Florida, on December 10.
The bout will be for the WBO lightweight title.
Chaves is returning after Eridson García handed him the first loss of his career, ending his unbeaten run.
Earlier in 2026, Chaves had scored a knockout win over Mexico's Miguel Madueño.
Díaz has said the fight is a chance to show he still belongs among the world's top fighters.
Both boxers say they are ready for a demanding test, and the title will be decided in the ring.
Alan Chaves will fight Christopher Díaz for the WBO lightweight title on December 10 in Orlando, Florida.
Chaves enters the bout after losing his unbeaten record to Eridson García, the first defeat of his career.
Díaz has a record of 30 wins and six losses, while Chaves has 22 wins and one loss.
The co-main event will see Angel Barrientes face Alex Vallecillo for the WBO and IBF Latino super bantamweight titles.
- Who
- Alan Chaves and Christopher Díaz.
- What
- They will fight for the WBO lightweight title.
- When
- Thursday, December 10, 2026.
- Where
- Orlando, Florida.
- Why
- The WBO lightweight title will be at stake.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Chaves scored a knockout against Mexican boxer Miguel Madueño.
Eridson García defeated Chaves, handing him the first loss of his career.
Chaves is scheduled to face Díaz for the WBO lightweight title in Orlando.
- Main event
- Alan Chaves vs. Christopher Díaz
- Title at stake
- WBO lightweight title
- Fight date
- December 10, 2026
- Venue
- Orlando, Florida
- Chaves record
- 22 wins, 1 loss, 19 knockouts
- Díaz record
- 30 wins, 6 losses, 19 knockouts
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What people are saying
He is experienced, he is dangerous and that is exactly the challenge I need right now. My last fight taught me a lot. Now it is up to me to show how much I have grown and what I am made of.
Every fight is an opportunity to show that I still belong to the world elite, and this fight against Alan Chaves means I have to perform at the highest level.
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