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Brooklyn, New York- High praise was given from Brooklyn fighter Paulie Malignaggi (33-7, 7 KO’s) after his defeat to Philadelphia’s Danny Garcia (31-0, 18 KO’s) on Saturday night at the Barclays Center. Malignaggi feels that Garcia will become a better fighter from the experience of their encounter.
Brooklyn, New York - Keith Thurman (26-0, 22 KO’s) stormed on the scene three years ago on HBO. On that night, he called out the likes of Miguel Cotto, Paulie Malignaggi, and even Floyd Mayweather, Jr. Three years later, that outrageous call out is more of a reality as Thurman has become one of the better welterweights in the world. But much like every other Mayweather opponent, unless the pound for pound stalwart choose you - you’re not fighting him. But it doesn’t deter Thurman from continuously asking for it.
Barclays Center, Brooklyn, New York - Danny Jacobs earned his 30th victory and the 27th knockout of his career when he stopped Sergio Mora in the second round of their contest. But it wasn’t without nervous moments as the two traded knockdowns in the first round. It was the first time Jacobs was dropped since suffering the only defeat of his career to Dmitry Pirog several years ago.
Brooklyn, New York - Two particular welterweights were in attendance to watch Danny Garcia (31-0, 18 KO's) defeat Paulie Malignaggi at the Barclays Center - and they were Keith ‘One Time’ Thurman and ‘Showtime’ Shawn Porter. While Thurman wanted to wait to talk about a possible showdown, Porter took heed to a comment Garcia said that he had the perfect style to beat Porter. The Porters took notice of the comment and seemingly want a fight with Garcia next.
Brooklyn, New York- The career of the ‘Magic Man’ Paulie Malignaggi (33-7, 7 KO’s) may have ended last night against Danny Garcia. Malignaggi was stopped in the ninth round by Garcia and is likely calling it a career. Malignaggi says the rigors of training camp and the level he wished to compete on are factors on him considering to likely retire.
Brooklyn, New York- In the two rounds between middleweights Danny Jacobs (30-1, 27 KO's) and Sergio Mora (28-4-2,9 KO's), there was two knockdowns in the first round. A knockdown in the second resulted in an ankle injury to Sergio Mora. Because Mora was unable to continue, the end result was a TKO victory for Jacobs. Jacobs’ trainer Andre Rozier wanted his fighter to be aggressive and become the first fighter to stop Mora.
Brooklyn, New York - Sergio Mora has never been stopped in his career. That’s something Danny Jacobs' trainer Andre Rozier is looking to change Saturday night when the two square off on Saturday night at the Barclays Center. The middleweight title fight will be televised by Premier Boxing Champions.
Brooklyn, New York- In the opening bout of the Garcia-Malignaggi PBC on ESPN Boxing card, Jr. Lightweight Titus Williams (1-0) from Elmont, New York won his pro debut against Ohio’s Micah Branch (2-15-1) via unanimous decision. Much of the early crowd were Williams supporters and with every jab left hand that landed was met with cheers. Branch came on strong in the 4th and final round but Williams matched him punch for punch. The scores were 40-36 from all three judges.
Brooklyn, New York - Sergio Mora (28-3-2, 9 KO’s) is no stranger to going on the road for a big fight. This Saturday he enters his opponent’s hometown as he takes on Brooklyn’s Danny Jacobs at the Barclays Center on ESPN. Fighting on the road actually is less stress on Mora and feels the pressure is all on Jacobs.
While Paulie Malignaggi is a heavy underdog come this Saturday when he takes on Danny Garcia in his hometown of Brooklyn, at the Barclays Center. Garcia is as high as a 12-1 favorite on many betting sites. Not many boxing insiders have given Malignaggi a chance either. The odds haven’t deterred his trainer Eric Brown from thinking they can pull off the upset on Saturday.