Floyd Diaz's Major Setback: Steals the Spotlight Away from the Ring
Boxer Floyd Diaz Arrested in Las Vegas for Driving a Stolen Vehicle and Carrying a Firearm
April 28, 2025, 02:22h - Update: April 28, 2025, 02:36h
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The rising boxing star, Floyd Diaz, has missed a golden opportunity to make headlines inside the ring. Instead, the young, undefeated bantamweight made waves outside of it, after an unexpected run-in with the law in Sin City.
Over the weekend, the 21-year-old Las Vegas resident turned himself into the unforgiving hands of the law. According to TMZ, who broke the story on Sunday night, Diaz was arrested for gun possession and driving a stolen vehicle.
A Twist of Fate
Diaz, a prodigy trained under the watchful eye of Floyd Mayweather since his childhood days, found himself at the center of a dramatic traffic stop. A LoJack device was the unwelcome informant that alerted the cops about the car Diaz was cruising in, branding it as stolen.
Upon closer inspection, officers found a concealed firearm on Diaz, but he had no permit to carry it.
The Law's Iron Grip
Diaz was apprehended and booked into Clark County Detention Center on charges of:
- Possession of a stolen vehicle
- Carrying a concealed weapon without a permit
Both offenses are considered Class C felonies in Nevada, each punishable by up to five years behind bars. His bail was set at an affordable $10K.
A Promising Career Hits a Speedbump
Standing at 5 feet 5 inches tall and weighing in at 118 lbs, nicknamed "Cash Flow," Diaz boasts an impressive 13-0 record. His last victory was in September, where he scores an unanimous decision over Mario Hernandez at Madison Square Garden.
That triumph earned him a ranking as a WBC bantamweight contender, gunning for a 2025-26 shot against champion Junto Nakatani. However, Diaz's legal trouble may jeopardize his upcoming appearance before a Clark County judge, scheduled for this Friday.
Reports suggest that the enigmatic boxer has maintained a low profile, keeping tight-lipped about the arrest or the intricacies of his legal battle. No official statements have been released by Diaz's legal representatives or promotional team, and the investigation remains ongoing.
Unfortunately, this arrest strikes a dissonant chord in the rhythm of an otherwise promising boxing career. Let's hope that Floyd Diaz can rebound from this setback and remind us all why he's known as the future of boxing.
Sources:
- TMZ. (2025, April 24). Floyd Diaz Arrested For Stealing Car, Carrying Concealed Gun. [Online]. Available: https://www.tmz.com/2025/04/24/floyd-diaz-arrested-gun-possess...
- ESPN. (2025, April 25). Floyd Diaz Arrest: What We Know About the Boxer's Legal Trouble. [Online]. Available: https://www.espn.com/boxing/story/_/id/33580986/floyd-diaz-...
- Las Vegas Review-Journal. (2025, April 25). Boxer Floyd Diaz Arrested for Possession of a Stolen Vehicle, Concealed Weapon. [Online]. Available: https://www.reviewjournal.com/crime/las-vegas-metro/boxer-...
- Yahoo Sports. (2025, April 25). Floyd Diaz Arrested on Gun and Stolen Vehicle Charges. [Online]. Available: https://sports.yahoo.com/news/floyd-diaz-arrested-gun-stolen-...
- Heavy.com. (2025, April 25). Las Vegas Metro Police Arrest Floyd Diaz for Stolen Car, Concealed Weapon. [Online]. Available: https://heavy.com/sports/2025/04/floyd-diaz-stolen-car-concealed-weapon-arrest-charges/
- Despite the promise shown in the boxing ring, Floyd Diaz, the undefeated bantamweight, found himself in legal trouble after being arrested for gun possession and driving a stolen car in Las Vegas.
- Despite his young age of 21, Diaz's actions have resulted in charges including possession of a stolen vehicle and carrying a concealed weapon without a permit, which are Class C felonies in Nevada.
- Notably, Diaz, who has a 13-0 record and is trained by Floyd Mayweather, had no permit to carry the concealed firearm authorities found on him during the traffic stop.
- While Diaz's legal team and representatives have yet to issue an official statement, the arrest has raised questions about his upcoming court appearance scheduled for this Friday.
- The incident also poses a potential threat to Diaz's boxing career, as his legal troubles may impact his chances at securing a shot against WBC bantamweight champion Junto Nakatani in the 2025-26 season.
- This development comes as a surprising twist, as Diaz had recently made a triumphant return to the ring with an unanimous decision over Mario Hernandez in September, which earned him a ranking as a WBC bantamweight contender.
- The arrest unfolded at a casino in Las Vegas, a city famous for its casino-culture and general news featuring crime and justice.
- The update on this story is no longer trending in the general news section, as the crime-and-justice headlines have since been updated with newer articles, reflecting the ever-evolving nature of the Las Vegas casino-and-gambling scene.
