Here is a list of Ayala's best fights. For a list of Ayala's losses, refer to "Paulie Ayala Losses".
On June 26, 1999 Paulie Ayala fought Johnny Tapia in a bantamweight world-title fight for Tapia's WBA title. Ayala was 29 years old and with a record of 28-1 (12), and Tapia was 32 years old and with a record of 46-0-2 (25). Ayala won the fight via 12-round unanimous decision and is crowned the new bantamweight world champion.
On October 7, 2000 Paulie Ayala faced off against Johnny Tapia at age 30. He was coming in with a record of 31-1 (12), and Tapia was 33 years old and with a record of 48-1-2 (25). Ayala won the fight via 12-round unanimous decision.
