Paul Malignaggi defended his title against Pablo Cesar Cano
Paul "Magic Man" Malignaggi despite being knock down by Pablo Cesar Cano late in the 11th round after Malignaggi was hitted with a hard right to his jaw by Cano. The referee during their fight was Steve Smoger. The bout was favored with Malignaggi via split decisions and defended the WBA Welterweight Champion Belt. The Judges scores: Glen Feldman 109-118 in favor of Cano, Tom Miller 114-113 in favor of Malignaggi, and Nelson Vasquez 114-113 in favor again with Malignaggi.
