Almazbek Raiymkulov, better known as Kid Diamond (born February 18, 1977, in Kyrgyzstan) is a retired boxer in the Lightweight division. He was NABF Champion, and among the first professional fighters from Kyrgyzstan to become known worldwide. He turned professional after placing fourth at the Sydney Summer Olympics (2000).
He was fourth at the World Amateur Ranking 2000-2004.
Professional career
Raiymkulov turned professional in 2001. After he started his professional career he won 20 fights without any losses or draws. In June 2005 Raiymkulov had match for World Champion Title in New York, Madison Square Garden against 4 time Lightweight World Champion Cuban Joel Casamayor. After 12 rounds, the HBO scoring were giving Kid Diamond a win with a 116–111 score, but the match was ruled a draw.
Following the draw, Diamond entered a bout against Nate Campbell as a heavy favorite and with much hype, but was outclassed and knocked out on the bout. In 2006 Raiymkulov became NABF Champion, defending his title four times. He later lost to Antonio DeMarco and hasn't fought since.
Personal info
*birth date 1977-02-18
division lightweight, 135lbs
stance orthodox
height 5′ 7″ / 170cm
US ID 061262
alias Kid Diamond
nationality Kyrgyz
residence Las Vegas, Nevada, Los Angeles, California, United States
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