Khan vs Malinaggi prediction

[βetamax]

I'm pulling hard for Paulie but my gut tells me that Khan will probably win a close decision.

[ChiTown2Diego]

Seems to b the consensus

[the niggest]

At first when I heard about this fight I thought Khan would take a close decision possibly a split decision... But the more I think about it and after seeing both of them train I think Khan will win a wide decision and possibly stop Malignaggi... Khan is much much faster, bigger and stronger than Malignaggi.

[Squirrel]

So hard to call; they each bring things to the table to trouble each other but they both ave pros/cons that could really make it easy for them to win the fight.

Paulie tough as hell, experienced, pretty damn fast, is mentally strong, and seems to have a great desire and will coming into this fight (not to mention his overall will).

Khan has the speed, trainer, and general athleticism, but his chin blows (not a real issue against PM but he's looked good in his last couple of outings).

I know it's obvious but once we're into the 4th round I think we'll be able to see how it's gonna pan out - if Paulie makes Khan miss, copes with the speed, and make Khan work then he can get the decision. If he can't handle the speed and intensity then he'll fold quite decisively.

I know Khan gets a lot of **** for this fight (and this is coming from a guy that hates him!) but i'm pretty ****ing stoked for this fight!

[01samuelc]

Ariza shakes are a hell of a drug lol Khan by stoppage- malignaggi is a handpicked fighter for khan to make a statement with in amaerica

[The_Demon]

Khan wins a decision although i wouldnt be shocked if he stopped him

[roughred]

paulie wont be easy at all
i think he will use every trick in the book to rough khan up

but khan is getting better each fight
thats why this is a good fight. paulie is coming to fight

[βetamax]

At first when I heard about this fight I thought Khan would take a close decision possibly a split decision... But the more I think about it and after seeing both of them train I think Khan will win a wide decision and possibly stop Malignaggi... Khan is much much faster, bigger and stronger than Malignaggi.

I don't know about much faster but I think he has a slight edge. Power, definitely. However, I Paulie has the advantage when it comes to intangibles like experience and toughness. He's not afraid to make it a rough fight and that could potentially make Khan uncomfortable. Paulie's also going to have the hometown crowd and he seems really up for this fight.

[Squirrel]

It's gonna be interesting to see how Khan reacts to fighting on the big stage, against a home-town crowd, and against a guy who's tough as nails and determined as hell.

Will be interesting to see how he reacts cause I think khan has TERRIBLE ring IQ and generalship, I'm eager to see how he reacts when things get tough and things arent going his way over a long, hard fight.

[JK1700]

How will paulie be robbed if it goes to UD? the fight is in his hometown, right?

The hometown thing doesnt always mean he will get the benefit from the judges. Khan needs to win this fight and Paulie is not seen as a big thread to him. Bare in mind that Khan is the champion also, If he loses then he is practically done. Therefore if its a close fight I believe he will get the nod