what can a guy like Malignaggi do?

[JakeNDaBox]

Paulie's fighting Herman Ngoudjo later this year, possibly on Showtime's final card of the year. That's as good a fight as any for Malignaggi to prove that he has something to offer to the rest of the division.

He was valiant in defeat against Cotto, but has yet to nail that win where he leaves people saying "I can't wait to see him again." Right now, he's getting by on his personality (and in my own biased opinion, you can't ask for a more down-to-earth fighter - or person); he just needs to start delivering in the ring.

The N'Dou fight wasn't a bad starting point, in terms of credibility, but the fight wasn't exactly a Fight of the Year contender. Ngoudjo is hardly involved in stinkers, so this will be a good litmus test for Paulie, in terms of in-the-ring marketability and demand.

[ben41193]

Paulie's fighting Herman Ngoudjo later this year, possibly on Showtime's final card of the year. That's as good a fight as any for Malignaggi to prove that he has something to offer to the rest of the division.

He was valiant in defeat against Cotto, but has yet to nail that win where he leaves people saying "I can't wait to see him again." Right now, he's getting by on his personality (and in my own biased opinion, you can't ask for a more down-to-earth fighter - or person); he just needs to start delivering in the ring.

The N'Dou fight wasn't a bad starting point, in terms of credibility, but the fight wasn't exactly a Fight of the Year contender. Ngoudjo is hardly involved in stinkers, so this will be a good litmus test for Paulie, in terms of in-the-ring marketability and demand.

I didnt even know that. thanks for the info.

[MJ406]

lack of resume .. still building up

But in your opinion who should malignaggi fight? Is there any big name he can handle?[/QUOTE]

unfortunatly at 140 there aren't really that many big names. if Paulie really wants a fight with Hatton he should unify with the Harris/Witter winner and pick up the WBC belt.

Paulie has 2 things going against him, being at 140 where minus Hatton there aren't many names, and secondly his resume. minus losing to Cotto he has yet to have any real career defining victories to make him a "worthy fighter"

he did beat Lovemore N'Dou .. but even Lovemore has never been world class.

*Paulie might even have to go up to welterweight, which with his smaller frame of 5'7 could be crazy. granted Malignaggi does have quick hands and feet, but would it be enough to keep the bigger Welter's off him?

[ben41193]

But in your opinion who should malignaggi fight? Is there any big name he can handle?

unfortunatly at 140 there aren't really that many big names. if Paulie really wants a fight with Hatton he should unify with the Harris/Witter winner and pick up the WBC belt.

Paulie has 2 things going against him, being at 140 where minus Hatton there aren't many names, and secondly his resume. minus losing to Cotto he has yet to have any real career defining victories to make him a "worthy fighter"

he did beat Lovemore N'Dou .. but even Lovemore has never been world class.

*Paulie might even have to go up to welterweight, which with his smaller frame of 5'7 could be crazy. granted Malignaggi does have quick hands and feet, but would it be enough to keep the bigger Welter's off him?[/QUOTE]


I dont think his feet and hands alone can do it. But pauli is a VERRY smart fighter. Between his brains hand and feet he can handle the welterweights

[Randall_Hopkirk]

People give Malignaggi credit for his LOSS to Cotto. Is it just me or does does anyone else feel that Cotto was severely limited in that fight. The weight loss he had to endure to make the 140 limit rendered him almost robot like and wasn't as fluid as he has been in his most recent performances. OK, Paulie showed tenacity and the will to hang in there against an elite fighter but take that fight to Welterweight and he gets stopped within 6.

I'd even pick Witter to beat him in an uninspired fight.

[gixxer]

I feel for this guy. He has been consistantly calling out some of the best fighters in the sport...and when he finaly gets his chance he proves he can deffanatly hang with world class opponants and do well. But almost remenisant of winky wright no one will fight him because he can hang with the best. Because he didnt realy beat cotto no one is like obligated to fight him but its obvious he deserves the big fights. What can malignaggi do?

Do you guys think he will ever get his big fights?
Do you guys think im a complete ******?

GIVE HIM TIME HE WILL BE GREAT...IF YOU RUSH HIM HE COULD GET HURT

[ben41193]

GIVE HIM TIME HE WILL BE GREAT...IF YOU RUSH HIM HE COULD GET HURT

Malignaggi doesnt have much time. Hes not a young guy. And he has verry few fights because of his hand problems

[MJ406]

yeah he's what 22-1 and 26 years old?

after Herman in December, I say he should go for Witter.

Paulie may not win, but a semi unification with Witter (a Hatton nemasis) is probably the biggest fight for him.

[kukuy77]

Any word on who is Chavez Jr. fighting next and when?

[feed-the-goat]

Hatton would not have to hug Paulie as Paulie is not strong enough to hang with Ricky, Ricky would totally outbox him as he can box when he wants to very intelligently. He would also just over power Paulie
I can't even see Paulie beating Junior Witter either tbh