Best fights of Paulie Ayala
Over 12 years as a professional, Paulie Ayala has compiled a 35-3 (12) record, including 15 title fights across three weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Paulie Ayala defeats Johnny Tapia
On June 26, 1999 Paulie Ayala fought Johnny Tapia for the WBA bantamweight title. Ayala was 29 years old with a record of 27-1, and Tapia was 32 with a record of 46-0-2. Ayala was on a 2-fight winning streak and Tapia was on an undefeated 17-fight winning streak. Ayala won via unanimous decision. Crowned the new bantamweight champion.
2. Paulie Ayala defeats Johnny Tapia in their 2nd fight
On October 7, 2000 Paulie Ayala faced Johnny Tapia in a bantamweight bout. It was their second meeting. Ayala was 30 years old with a record of 30-1, and Tapia was 33 with a record of 48-1-2. Ayala was on a 5-fight winning streak and Tapia was on a 2-fight winning streak. Ayala won via unanimous decision.
3. Paulie Ayala loses to Érik Morales via unanimous decision
On November 16, 2002 Paulie Ayala fought Érik Morales for the vacant WBC featherweight title. Ayala was 32 years old with a record of 34-1, and Morales was 26 with a record of 41-1. Ayala was on a 9-fight winning streak, while Morales was coming off a loss. Ayala lost via unanimous decision. Failed to win the vacant title. Went the distance with Morales.
4. Paulie Ayala defeats Johnny Bredahl
On March 4, 2000 Paulie Ayala defended his WBA bantamweight title against Johnny Bredahl. Ayala was 29 years old with a record of 29-1, and Bredahl was 0 with a record of 0-0. Ayala was on a 4-fight winning streak. Ayala won via majority decision. Defended the title.
5. Paulie Ayala defeats Hugo Dianzo
On March 30, 2001 Paulie Ayala defended his WBA bantamweight title against Hugo Dianzo. Ayala was 30 years old with a record of 31-1, and Dianzo was 0 with a record of 0-0. Ayala was on a 6-fight winning streak. Ayala won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
6. Paulie Ayala defeats Clarence Adams in their 2nd fight
On February 23, 2002 Paulie Ayala defended his IBO super bantamweight title against Clarence Adams. It was their second meeting. Ayala was 31 years old with a record of 33-1, and Adams was 0 with a record of 0-0. Ayala was on a 8-fight winning streak. Ayala won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
7. Paulie Ayala defeats Anupong Saohin Srisuk
On October 23, 1999 Paulie Ayala defended his WBA bantamweight title against Anupong Saohin Srisuk. Ayala was 29 years old with a record of 28-1, and Srisuk was 0 with a record of 0-0. Ayala was on a 3-fight winning streak. Ayala won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
8. Paulie Ayala loses to Marco Antonio Barrera via KO
On June 19, 2004 Paulie Ayala faced Marco Antonio Barrera in a featherweight bout. Ayala was 34 years old with a record of 35-2, and Barrera was 30 with a record of 57-4. Ayala was coming off a win, while Barrera was coming off a loss. Barrera stopped Ayala via TKO in the 10th round. Lasted into the 10th round.
9. Paulie Ayala KOs Miguel Espinoza
On March 10, 1995 Paulie Ayala fought Miguel Espinoza for the vacant WBC-NABF bantamweight title. Ayala was 24 years old with a record of 13-0, and Espinoza was 0 with a record of 0-0. Ayala was on an undefeated 13-fight winning streak. Ayala stopped Miguel Espinoza via TKO in the 3rd round. Won the vacant title.
10. Paulie Ayala KOs Roberto Lopez
On August 8, 1997 Paulie Ayala defended his WBC-NABF bantamweight title against Roberto Lopez. Ayala was 27 years old with a record of 21-0, and Lopez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Ayala was on an undefeated 21-fight winning streak. Ayala stopped Roberto Lopez via TKO in the 5th round. Defended the title.