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HBO Boxing After Dark Results

Juan Diaz vs. Paul Malignaggi

Vitali Klitschko vs. Kevin Johnson

December 12, 2009

UIC Pavilion

Chicago, Illinois

 

 

Jr. Welterweight Bout (10 Rds)

Victor Ortiz (25-2-1, 20 KOs) wins by TKO at the end of the 6th rd over Antonio Diaz (46-6-1, 29 KOs)

In the third round, Diaz downed with a straight left. At the end of the sixth round, Diaz's corner stopped the

bout due to a big cut above Diaz's left eye even though Diaz wanted to continue.

 

NABO Jr. Welterweight Title Bout (12 Rds)

Paul Malignaggi (27-3, 5 KOs) wins a unanimous decision over Juan Diaz (35-3, 17 KOs) - Judges scored

the bout 116-111, 116-111, 116-111 for Malignaggi - Malignaggi wins title from Diaz. In the 10th round, Diaz

was punched behind the head with a right and the punch forced him to lose his balance going forward and

one of his gloves touched the canvas and was given a standing eight count (much to his dismay).

 

- Taped delayed following featured bouts:

  From the Postfinance Arena - Bern, Switzerland

  WBC Heavyweight Title Bout (12 Rds)

  Vitali Klitschko (38-2, 37 KOs) wins a unanimous decision over Kevin Johnson (29-0-1, 9 KOs) - Judges

  scored the bout 120-108, 120-108, 119-109 for Klitschko - Klitschko retains title.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(12/12/09)