Diaz-Malignaggi II is Set
Posted by Ramon Aranda on 11.05.2009
They'll tangle in December at a neutral site.
The rematch that fans have been clamoring for is finally a done deal as Golden Boy Promotions informed 411mania today that Paulie Malignaggi will get his rematch against Juan Diaz on December 12 in Chicago.
Though their first fight was hotly contested, the wide margins from 2 of the 3 judge's scorecards caused quite a bit of controversy especially since the bout took place in Diaz' hometown. After week and weeks of demanding the fight, Malignaggi will get a second crack at Diaz and at the neutral site, as to not give any reason to doubt the validity of the judges.
"I enjoyed beating Malignaggi the first time and I'm more than willing to do it again," said Diaz. "This time though, I'm looking for the knockout so I don't have to hear his mouth anymore."
"The public demanded this rematch and I am looking forward to fighting Diaz for the second time," said Paulie Malignaggi. "This time I'm going to get the win on my record not just from the boxing community and the fans."
HBO will televise the fight which also includes a co-featured bout between Victor Ortiz and Antonio Diaz. Ortiz is looking to get back on track after a TKO defeat at the hands of Marcos Maidana in a fight where Ortiz called it quits midway into their fight.
