It was an entertaining fight card in Houston which saw Robert Guerrero on the undercard win a decision over Malcolm Klassen to capture the IBF 130 pound title.  The best performance of Guerrero’s career.

The main event was a barn burner from start to finish. Diaz won the fight on a unanimous decision however it could have gone either way.  One judge had a ridiculous scorecard of 118-110.  Paulie is not one to mince words below is what both fighters had to say, plus our round by round scorecard. 

Diaz – Aren’t I always fun to watch?!  I answered all those critics that said I can’t fight with a cut. Paulie is a great fighter I want Houston to give him a round of applause.  In the last round I felt I did need to win the round. I should have been more relaxed, I was leaning in too much.  This was a great opportunity, I want a rematch with Marquez. 

Paulie – How did you have the fight?  7-5 for me? Yeah me too.  I knew I was going to have to deal with politics.  This is a good fight town, but it’s not right!  I knew he was a warrior, so I had to move and smother him.  Raul Caiz is Golden Boy’s girlfriend and he had the fight close!  This state does not give a fair shake to fighters coming here to fight, as seen going back to Whitaker vs Chavez.  I thought I out boxed him.  I out boxed the aggressor.  I ain’t getting no rematch, man.  Boxing is full of shit!  I got robbed so I don’t have the luxury of calling out anyone, maybe I’ll just be an opponent in someone else’s home town.  I think at the end we were both going for our strengths but I was better. I used to love boxing now I only do this because it’s a good pay day.  Houston you guys have a good fighter here, but I won this fight!

Round 2 – Diaz begins to apply more pressure going to the body with multiple punches.  Paulie tries  to stand and trade with Diaz and Paulie gets hit with big right hands.  Daiz suffers a cut caused by an uppercut from Paulie.  Round to Diaz.

Round 3 – Both fighters come out using the jab.  Diaz lands a big jab which brings a roar from the crowed.  Paulie  moving and boxing from the outside and Diaz continues to put pressure.  Diaz trying to counter Paulie’s jab with an overhand right. Close round to Paulie.

Round 4 – Diaz lands a big left hook thirty seconds into the round.  Paulie continues to box and move.  Another big left hand from Diaz wobbles Paulie.  The two trade punches toe to toe.  Round to Diaz.

Round 5 – Triple left hooks from Diaz land partially. Paulie landing quick combinations from the outside then holds Diaz on the inside.  Paulie warned for using the elbow.  Big right hand lands for Paulie.  Blood dripping from the left eye of Diaz.  Close round to Paulie.

Round 6 – The referee says another cut on Diaz was caused by a head butt.  Diaz landing big left hooks to the liver.  Paulie not moving as much in this round and his jab activity is slowing. Paulie continues to move to his left throwing combinations.  Round to Diaz.

Round 7 – Paulie starts the round moving and boxing beautifully.  Diaz working the body on the inside then lands a big overhand right.  They both slow the pace in the last part of the round. Round to Diaz.

Round 8 – Paulie starts the round jabbing and Diaz throws a good left to the body.  Good combinations from Paulie landing.  Paulie’s shorts are falling off in this round as he moves and boxes Diaz.  It turns into a jabbing contest with both landing. Round to Paulie.

Round 9 – Big right hand lands for Diaz one minute into the round.  Paulie continues to box from the outside.  Left and right lands for Diaz.  Close round to Diaz.

Round 10 – Fight continues the same pace with Paulie on the outside moving and Diaz applying pressure.  Paulie is yelling at the crowed as Diaz comes forward.  Round goes to Paulie.

Round 11 – Paulie moving at a relaxed pace landing the jab from the outside.  Diaz uses a straight right to the body effectively.  The referee stops the action to pull Paulie’s shorts up. Paulie appears to be very confidant. Round to Paulie.