Its time to start talking about Malignaggi.

[Migs]

Maybe they are similar but against Cotto I saw Malignaggi get hit more times than Mayweather has in his entire career.

Fair enough.

[Mozza]

Mag is a smaller Zag the only difference Mag will fight anybody, had he had a Zag mentality he wouldnt have fougth Cotto so early and would probley beat him when they met... The dude can box period he does lack power but he can box and thats the name of the sport boxing!

I am sure I have picked you up wrong because from reading your post it sounds as if you are comparing Paulie Malignaggi to Joe Calzaghe and I know that no-one would be ****** enough to do that.

[MagicManBoxing]

I am sure I have picked you up wrong because from reading your post it sounds as if you are comparing Paulie Malignaggi to Joe Calzaghe and I know that no-one would be ****** enough to do that.

Malignaggi is just as good a boxer and he has the best footwork in boxing if you really break it down, id like to hear who you think is better in that regard.

[Undocumented]

This guys the future of our sport, yea he was young when he fought Cotto, somewhat inexperienced but believe me since then hes fought 2 tough veterans and literally dominated both, Ndou was beaten worse by Malignaggi than he was by Cotto, after Malignaggi shuts out Ngoudjo i think its time to start hyping a Malignaggi-Cotto rematch at 140 or 147 and also the winner of Mayweather-Hatton.

Hey Paulie, Hang in there.

[MagicManBoxing]

Hey Paulie, Hang in there.

[Mozza]

Malignaggi is just as good a boxer and he has the best footwork in boxing if you really break it down, id like to hear who you think is better in that regard.

Once Malignaggi has done even half the things Calzaghe has in the boxing ring I'll have this debate but until then it will be a waste of time.

[MagicManBoxing]

Once Malignaggi has done even half the things Calzaghe has in the boxing ring I'll have this debate but until then it will be a waste of time.

Fair enough.

[punchDrUnK MONK]

paulie is a great fighter... champion for a reason.

[Chipper]

paulie is a great fighter... champion for a reason.

Champion no.

Paper title holder yes.

He won the belt that Ndou won over the phone at 2 in the morning.

[MojoHands]

if you don't appreciate, or at least recognize, Malignaggi's skills and dedication to BOXING (not to be confused with Mortal Kombat or Gladiator Games) please find a new sport to follow. Your diarrehea mouths are embarrassing...hmmm, why does the world think of us (Americans) as ignorant, super-violent, blood thirsty ego-maniacs? You frat boys need to find Tyler Durden and start your club. Jim Lampley and Larry Merchant will be coming with you all. They can provide expert analysis based on the amount of blood spattered on their shirts.

If you love boxing, then you should be in awe of someone like Malignaggi, regardless of punching power. He's winning gun fights and only shows up with two knives. You meat heads don't have to like it, but you damn sure better respect the art of boxing with true technical skills.

Maybe if true boxing skills were promoted and appreciated a little more in the U.S. we could put amatuer boxing back in the mainstream (as well as professional boxing). Instead our amatuer boxing is passed off as a joke and stands no chance of becoming a legitimate youth sport again. I certainly would have liked the opportunity to box for my high school or college. ****, most guys are driving for hours just to train at a legitimate gym nowadays. Do your part as a fan and respect technical skill and start thinking of boxing more as a martial art rather than the ****ing WWF.

As for Malignaggi, the guy is great for boxing whether you like him or not. Of course he's ****y, what boxer isn't? He talks intelligently, promotes fights/boxing respectfully, and throws some flavor in the mix that you either like or hate. And face it, boxing could definitely benefit from a bunch of white teenage girls getting moist with Malignaggi posters on their wall. He's won and earned a title in a more legitimate fashion than most nowadays. You can't say the guy doesn't deserve the opportunity to make money in his dedicated profession. At least he seems to truly love boxing legacy and is fighting for more than just the prospects of a "money mayweather" payday.