Oscar Diaz VS Delvin Rodriguez

R1: for Rodriguez: They spend a lot of the first half of the round round range finding. The next half, they’ve got it already. Delvin’s jab looks better and he’s more willing to double up it looks like. Delvin gets some good counter hooks in. Oscar finds a few shots but loses the round.

R2: for Rodriguez: Rodriguez looks slicker. He lands some beautiful one-twos and catches Oscar coming in several times. Delvin looks to have shot a very good low blow but the ref doesn’t say anything and Diaz doesn’t seem to react. Diaz works his own jab better but I say he still lost the round. He’s fired up though.

R3: for Rodriguez: Diaz is clearly no slouch but Rodriguez seems to be more in control. They trade great shots. Delvin has Diaz in trouble on the ropes but he’s still firing back hard. Delvin really knows how to slip a good stiff jab. Delvin starts to come in and get caught instead briefly. You could score it even but I think Delvin did enough to edge Oscar out.

R4: for Diaz: Diaz catches Delvin with a punch that nearly knocked him down and he is hurt. He can’t finish him there. Delvin has very rubbery legs. Diaz is looking to catch him big again but he gets caught and backed up. Delvin’s jabs and right hands are saving him and keeping Diaz back. Rodriguez scores with a great left hook but not enough to save this round for him.

R5: for Rodriguez: Rodriguez proved a real professional salvaging himself in that last round. He lands a beautiful right hand coming at a downward angle. It lands flush. Joe Tessitore says Oscar’s right eye has some swelling. Diaz is sticking some hard jabs now too. He’s eating counter shots that he can’t see coming though. Diaz bulling in keeps catching these counters. It’s obvious these are both fine boxers but Rodriguez just has a little bit more control. They aren’t shut out rounds, it’s competitive.

R6: for Diaz: I give this slightly to Diaz. Rodriguez coasted a bit, Diaz landed some nice body shots. A lesser-action round but not a bad one.

R7: Even: By far the toughest round to score. I think Rodriguez got the better shots in but Diaz may’ve landed more shots while forcing the action including some really good body work. I can’t give either man the edge.

R8: for Diaz: Delvin’s willingess to double up his jabs here and there really pays off. He’s getting tired though and not as able to get out of the way and control distance. He eats some big shots from Diaz. Tessitore says Diaz is in fact cut now. Another tough round to score but I think this time Diaz’s aggression does result in being the better man in that round.

R9: Rodriguez:Teddy says Diaz’s right eye is no more than a slit. Rodriguez’s rights seem to get even longer and more loaded. Diaz really is starting to look banged up but he is still showing the will to win. Another hard round to score but I have to give it to Delvin but narrowly.

R10 for: Diaz is now the man doubling up his jab. Delvin’s counter hooks come into play again. He looks much fresher. Getting an ugly overshot of his punch and looping his arm around Diaz, Del drags his opponent down and they both hit the canvas. They’re tangling up a lot now. I hate to compare Delvin to the great Juan Manuel Marquez but screw it, he’s a hell of a good counter puncher.

R11: Diaz isn’t coming out for the eleventh. It’s stopped. It’s an official TKO for Rodriguez. Diaz looks hurt or upset. He’s hurt. They can’t even keep him up on the stool. They’re getting medical attention. Something is very wrong with Diaz. They replay just beforehand and Diaz loses his legs and groans in pain. He leaves with the paramedics.

Rodriguez gets the USBA welterweight belt. Tessitore calls it a bittersweet victory. Diaz left the ring on a stretcher.

That’s the breakdown of the fight. Our hopes and prayers go out to the hometown warrior of the night, Oscar Diaz and his friends and family. If we hear anything about his medical status, we will let you know.

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