A report in a UK national newspaper was way off the mark in stating that a November match-up between Paulie Malignaggi and Ricky Hatton was ‘almost certain’ and the 'Magic Man' has spoken to WBN to reiterate his position on the matter.
Malignaggi has branded the information printed in yesterday’s Daily Star article untrue as ironically, his first defence of the WBA welterweight belt he won in Ukraine last April was announced the same day by promoters Golden Boy.
“Everyone knows you can't fight back to back fights,” Malignaggi told World Boxing News.
“I am fighting October 20th, so how can I fight in November? It wouldn't work out - but I hope the rumours are true for Hatton coming back.”
The 31 year-old also denied that a potential offer to fight Hatton later this year would have any bearing on him facing challenger Pablo Cesar Cano at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York as scheduled. [Click Here To Read More]
Malignaggi has branded the information printed in yesterday’s Daily Star article untrue as ironically, his first defence of the WBA welterweight belt he won in Ukraine last April was announced the same day by promoters Golden Boy.
“Everyone knows you can't fight back to back fights,” Malignaggi told World Boxing News.
“I am fighting October 20th, so how can I fight in November? It wouldn't work out - but I hope the rumours are true for Hatton coming back.”
The 31 year-old also denied that a potential offer to fight Hatton later this year would have any bearing on him facing challenger Pablo Cesar Cano at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York as scheduled. [Click Here To Read More]
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