Malignaggi Ponders Return, Talks Facing Kell Brook

By Edward Chaykovsky

Former two-division world champion Paulie Malignaggi (33-6, 7KOs), 34-years-old, is still mulling the possibility of a comeback. Malignaggi has been inactive since an April 2014 knockout loss in four to Shawn Porter.

A few months later, Porter was defeated by decision by British boxer Kell Brook. Malignaggi is coming to Manchester to be part of a special Las Vegas themed event.

Malignaggi is comfortable with his current role as an expert analyst for Showtime Championship Boxing, but he admits that he likely wouldn't turn down the opportunity for one final world title shot, against the man who conquered his conqueror.

Malignaggi told Sportsmail: "I can’t figure out what I want to do, I think I’ll figure it out in the new year. I’m coming over to Manchester for this event and one of the things I’ve always wanted is to come back and fight in the UK. The fans always made me feel appreciated. Being part of this event in Manchester will go a long way to making me search deep inside me and remind me of the appreciation in the UK."

"I think it will be a great event and to be invited is humbling. If I see that kind of appreciation then who knows. I have been thinking some days that I want to fight in the UK. Kell Brook has a world title so he interests any top welterweight. Who wouldn’t fancy a chance to win a world title?

"Kell’s done a great job coming up the ranks and won the world title in magnificent fashion. It’s certainly his moment to shine but an opportunity to win a world title is one I don’t think anyone would turn down."