Cristian Mijares (El Diamante) pugile

Cristian Ricardo Lucio Mijares (born October 2, 1981 in Gomez Palacio, Durango) is a retired Mexican professional boxer. Mijares is the former WBC, WBA, and IBF Super Flyweight Champion. Cristian is the older brother of prospect Ricardo Mijares and the nephew of world title contender, Vicente Mijares.Mijares comes from a large boxing family. His younger brother is a Lightweight prospect Ricardo Mijares and his uncle is a former world title contender Vicente Mijares.On June 3, 2006, Mijares knocked out Adalberto Davila in six rounds for the Mexican Super Flyweight title.On September 18, 2006, he defeated former champion Katsushige Kawashima for the Interim WBC title, by a split decision. The Official scorers saw it 114-113, 113-114, 114-113. He was later promoted to full champion after reigning champion Masamori Tokuyama vacated his title on December 6, 2006, in anticipation of retiring. In 2007, he defeated Katsushige Kawashima in a rematch via a tenth round knock out.On April 14, 2007, Mijares defended his title by beating two time Light Flyweight Champion Jorge Arce by unanimous decision in a particularly bloody match for Arce, who saw his first defeat since 1999. Mijares won the fight by a wide margin, with the official judges scoring the match 119-109, 118-110, 117-111, all in favor of Mijares.Mijares returned just 3 months later, beating Teppei Kikui, dominating and then stopping him in 10 rounds in front of his hometown crown in Mexico. Mijares made quick work of obscure journeyman Franck Gorjux stopping him in just 1 round.