Can Paulie Malignaggi upset Juan Diaz? Poll!

[Joan Guzman]

Of course its possible. As long as he doesn't bottle it like Hatton fight.

[dans]

Paulie likes to circle and move. Diaz abuses guys who stand in front of him or back straight up. I think if Paulie can swallow some pride and realize he has to fight moving back and circling with a jab he can do this. There were times in the Hatton fight where it looks as though he's forgotten what kind of fighter he is. Lovemore couldn't come anywhere near him when Paulie was moving properly.. Hopefully Paulie brings his A game and at the very least we will have a hard time scoring the fight. I admit this will be close but I don't think this should be considered a forgone conclusion as many already have.

I just have a hard time believing Paulie can fend Juan off at all. Paulie was feather fisted as a two handed fighter and now that he's basically one handed, the jig is up.

I feel bad for Paulie, his hands have tormented his career, but that won't change the outcome on Saturday.

Woodside, if you like Paulie to win I'll give you 2 to 1 odds. My 20K to your 10K. How about it?

[DrewWoodside]

I just have a hard time believing Paulie can fend Juan off at all. Paulie was feather fisted as a two handed fighter and now that he's basically one handed, the jig is up.

I feel bad for Paulie, his hands have tormented his career, but that won't change the outcome on Saturday.

Woodside, if you like Paulie to win I'll give you 2 to 1 odds. My 20K to your 10K. How about it?

Absolutely, I haven't made a bet in forever but sounds good. Sig it or just remember.

[DrewWoodside]

I just have a hard time believing Paulie can fend Juan off at all. Paulie was feather fisted as a two handed fighter and now that he's basically one handed, the jig is up.

I feel bad for Paulie, his hands have tormented his career, but that won't change the outcome on Saturday.

Woodside, if you like Paulie to win I'll give you 2 to 1 odds. My 20K to your 10K. How about it?

He's feather fisted but his jab is as good as any hard punching fighter. Which means while he won't be able to keep Diaz from coming forward he'll keep him unsettled and not completely at ease at running in swinging. The story of this fight for Paulie will have to be movement. If he tries to stand still like he's done so much recently he'll be in trouble. If he's smart enough to move he can UD it.

[DrewWoodside]

Of course its possible. As long as he doesn't bottle it like Hatton fight.

Upsets are obviously always possible but a lot of fans are treating this fight like it's Cotto/Jenninigs level certainty. This is not a sure thing.

[dans]

He's feather fisted but his jab is as good as any hard punching fighter. Which means while he won't be able to keep Diaz from coming forward he'll keep him unsettled and not completely at ease at running in swinging. The story of this fight for Paulie will have to be movement. If he tries to stand still like he's done so much recently he'll be in trouble. If he's smart enough to move he can UD it.

Fair enough. We'll see. I'll put it in my bets thread. Good luck sir.

[catalinul]

He can but it's unlikely.

He neesd a better defense and needs some luck to not brake the right hand.

[DrewWoodside]

Fair enough. We'll see. I'll put it in my bets thread. Good luck sir.

And for the record, I'm not trying to guarantee Diaz will lose. I just think the possibility of an upset has been very overlooked.

[djsygo]

really hope Paulie wins. He can, if he comes in there focused and his hands are aight

[hotshoes]

I'm thinking there is a very decent chance the Magicman can pull this one off. Here are my reasons in bullet point:

- His back is to the wall, which is when a fighter is most dangerous/motivated. If he loses, this is likely his last chance for a while to headline a major televised card.
- Paulie is naturally bigger. Diaz will be coming up slightly in weight and against a natural 140 lber.
- Paulie has split with trainer Buddy Mcgirt. It's possible their chemistry had gone stale, some new blood could really refresh his game.
- It’s unlikely Juan Diaz’ power can hurt Paulie. Paulie likely could have finished his fight with Hatton had Mcgirt not thrown in the towel.
- Paulie is more agile than Diaz.
- Paulie is generally being underrated on the basis of his piss poor performance against Hatton. If Paulie can find the courage and durability not to break his right hand, and actually throw it, he will be a whole new fighter.
- No one is giving Paulie a chance to win the fight! The boxing world overlooking him could be causing Diaz to unconsciously overlook him to some degree in training.
- Swift lateral movement and a stiff jab could deliver a similar upset to Cintron/Angulo.

With all that said. Paulie could just be a fighter fully on the decline.. Poll to follow, Please discuss.

i think diaz will be too much for paulie