Is it possible for a boxer like Malignaggi to work over several years on technique and weight training to gain some decent punching power and still maintain the majority of his speed?
I agree. The kid will never have shit for power. I really don't understand why he's popular. I guess because he runs his mouth alot, personally I'd rather see him knock somebody the fuck out, the little guido bastard.
Technique can make his punchers stronger, true power is something that you are born with though, why the hell do you think Tito hit so hard (his wraps could have been the case but that is an entirely different subject).
Real punchers are born, not made.
This is a true statment but it doesnt mean that a boxer cant develop better technique that leads to better power. In Malignaggi's case his hands have given him some problems in the past forcing him to change his technique to compensate and if he can overcome that problem for sure he could develop more pop.