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Paulie Malignaggi wins in rematch with Juan Diaz, calls out Marquez |
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In a fight where a rematch was certainly in order, Juan “Baby Bull”
Diaz (35-3, 17 KOs) loses to Paulie Malignaggi (27-3, 5 KOs) this time
around 116-111 UD who utilized his jab, movement and boxing skills.
Diaz appeared to be pushed from the back of the head in round 10 but
was ruled a knockdown by the referee. It was a moot point as Paulie
easily
won on all three judges scorecards. This is redemption for Paulie for what happened in their first fight in Houston where one judge Gale Van Hoy of Texas scored the close bout 118-110.
“Juan didn’t pressure me early on….so I decided to hold my ground. Either way my hands are faster than his.”
This win will help resurrect the career of Paulie Malignaggi who lost to Ricky Hatton via 11th round TKO in 2008.
As far as who he would like to fight next, Paulie said, “I’d like to fight Juan Manuel Marquez…if I had it my way. The winner then takes on Ricky Hatton….I’ll beat Ricky Hatton easy.”
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