Current Adrien Broner vs. Prime Juan Diaz @ lightweight.

Even he knows he lost both times against Paulie. The whole world knows it.

 

I remember the first fight was close but he showed better technical ability than most thought he possesed. I don't remember who I had it for. Not sure how I'm now in the position of dedending him when my first reply here was "Juan Diaz was never that good."

 

Good point, I just think Campbell used tools as a counter-puncher that Broner doesn't have. More fluid head movement, better lateral movement, more diverse punch selection in the pocket, etc.

My point isn't that I'd 100% back Diaz in a fight, but it's not at all an easy fight for Broner, and I think Diaz's hand and foot speed and tightness on the inside would allow him to gain a lead going into the second half, where Broner may or may not secure a win by upping his volume and going to the body (assuming his own stamina hasn't withered).