The first fight was close but there's no need for a rematch. It just isn't a compelling matchup. Paulie served his purpose which was to get Broner an easy WW strap (more difficult than anticipated by Team Broner though). Broner should be focused on facing Maidana now.
Comments Thread For: Broner Has No Interest in Giving Malignaggi a Rematch
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The fight wasn't bad but it's the build-up that gets me most with Broner v Malignaggi. Last time was entertaining but next time there would be genuine spite.Seriously though, I dont wanna see it. It wasnt a great fight and if anything showed that Boner has a little way to go before he becomes a proper WW. Maidana isnt really a WW either, but it'll be an interesting test for AB. Maidana is a solid fighter, a little on the down slope, but still dangerous enough to give Boner plenty to figure out and enough power to take him out if he gets complacent, as he did against Paulie.
Paulie made a mistake post-fight imo, he should have hit Broner when he disrespected him in his interview in front of his people. He would've got the rematch for sure.
Maidana is next, I see Broner winning but as you say it's a good test for him.Comment
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From Broner's standpoint, I can understand why he's not taking the rematch.
He will struggle again, he will look underwhelming again and not get paid as well and he has plenty of other lucrative options.
It's in his best interest to put the (underhwhelming) Malignaggi performance behind him.Comment
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It's not an either/or situation though. Broner could have said he was willing to rematch anyone if the public wants but that Maidana is next for him.
Paulie needs to go and fight someone else and push his claims.Comment
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