What's next for Juan Diaz?

Juan is actually a really fun fighter to watch. He may be too gutsy for his own good, but he pushes the pace and does his best. He's hardly ready for a rocking chair. He belongs at 135 or even 130.

 

Diaz had a hurt right hand, I'm guessing. He never threw it for minutes at a time.

Diaz doesn't take boxing seriously enough, I'm guessing. It worked for him when his stamina was so awesome, but apparently it's not now. The Diaz that fought in the 12th round was the old Juan and he won the 12th clearly.

This wasn't Paulie shutting him down; this was Juan Diaz not being the same fighter he used to be. If Diaz wants to keep fighting, he needs to get serious, go back to beating guys with volume, get the Malignaggi rematch, and move on with his career.

 

I like the idea of a Rubber Match, and you know what...I will bet my bottom dollar that Paulie does too. Just not in Texas.