I'm not sure Paulie ever really wins at the top level of the sport. His plateau is right below. Even if they fought now, Khan would beat him again. Hatton and Cotto beat him fairly too. However, I thought Paulie beat Broner in a tight fight.

Paulie has had a great career for a guy with brittle hands. That's why this fight with Porter is a strange choice. If Porter wins, Paulie's resurgence is over, and I think Porter has a high chance to win. If Paulie was going to take that type of risk, shouldn't he have done it in a better paying fight?