Juan Diaz vs. Paul Malignaggi (2nd meeting)

Juan Diaz 138 lbs lost to Paul Malignaggi 138 lbs by UD in round 12 of 12

• Date: 2009-12-12
• Location: UIC Pavilion, Chicago, Illinois, USA
• Referee: Genaro Rodriguez
• Judge: Michael Pernick 111-116
• Judge: Tom Miller 111-116
• Judge: Mauro Di Fiore 111-116

• NABO Light Welterweight Title

Notes

• Malignaggi combination opened up a cut over the left eye of Diaz in the second.
• A Malignaggi push or punch to Diaz' head caused Diaz' glove to touch the canvas in the tenth round. The referee called it a knockdown.
• Diaz coming forward aggressively throwing combinations, with Malignaggi jabbing and countering.
• Diaz more aggressive in rounds 3, 4, 5 and 12, winning these rounds, 7 appeared close.
• Malignaggi scoring consistently to win rounds 1, 2, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11.
• Best rounds of the fight: 8 and 12, featuring wild exchanges, Malignaggi landing while holding in the eighth, Diaz superior in the twelfth.

Preceded by: Galarza vs. Allotey Interim

NABO Light Welterweight Title Fight # 32

Succeeded by: Judah vs. Matthysse