Malignaggi Says He Had A 'Slave Contract" With Dibella

[ATG Fighter]

"The contract I got is a contract I am very happy with," Malignaggi said of his new deal. "It's a contract that makes me realize the slave contract I was in for nine years. They gave me pretty much everything I wanted. I don't want to harp on the past. I had a nine-, 10- year relationship with Lou. I have some fond memories, but it was always business."

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I thought Lou did pretty well for him in getting him the Hatton and Khan fights. Didn't he make like a mill in the Hatton fight? Wonder if the relationship ended on a sour note..........

[ßringer]

Hopkins isn't fond of DiBella's business practices, either.

[Golden Boi 360]

It would be really low if he bad talks Lou who took him under his wing since coming out or close to the amatuers.

[Siggy]

now he'll get paid to get his ass beat by up-n-comers and treated like sht. then he'll long for the days of that "slave" contract.

[bcfc]

ive always heard dibella is one of the better promoters in the buisness, really looks after his fighters.

[Siggy]

ive always heard dibella is one of the better promoters in the buisness, really looks after his fighters.

he is, but he's still a promoter.... who doesnt have the resources that the big wigs have.

[bcfc]

it says in the article that paulie will be promoting for gbp in Brooklyn, looks like he actually got a good deal, i dont think they will use him as a stepping stone to be honest, he is a good talker, a future commentator, i think he is in this for the long run.

[Scott9945]

Paulie has been one of the best promoted fighters in recent years. He's also an annoying crybaby who will never win another major fight.

[Medved]

it says in the article that paulie will be promoting for gbp in Brooklyn, looks like he actually got a good deal, i dont think they will use him as a stepping stone to be honest, he is a good talker, a future commentator, i think he is in this for the long run.

Yep, hes the perfect "Company man". He is a good face for the promoter on the street and is a fan favorite and you can use him in any position on your card and he will fight pretty much anyone either to use as a stepping stone for an undefeated fighter on a undercard or use him as a backup mainevent incase someone drops out and GBP is left with a PPV date that they payd for.

Good decision for GB. They should hang on to him and sign a long term contract so when he stops fighting he will still be with them promoting and commentating.

[Sweet Jesus]

If only these boxers understood the significance of their words...