The myth of Malignaggi as a good boxer...

[Mike D]

The notion that Paulette was ever anything above average was always one of the funniest things to me on b-scene. Credit to him for being a C plus fighter that greatly overachieved -- he parlayed really, really mediocre skills into a nice little career and a cushy commentating gig, but the talk around here about how he was some great pure boxer...**** is/was funny.

He's the definition of average.

[revs1227]

Not really - when you look at guys like Mauricio Herrera and Tim Bradley who have 4 and 12 kos respectively. Now compare their skill level with that of Paulie and you would have an idea why I don't think Paulie is a good boxer at the elite level.

Paulie has half the power of both and could beat Herrera.

Cotto never stopped him it was actually a close fight , most peoplenever watchedit Cotto won by maybe 2 or 3rds

[pesticid]

Paulie has half the power of both and could beat Herrera.

Cotto never stopped him it was actually a close fight , most peoplenever watchedit Cotto won by maybe 2 or 3rds

Half the power? Paulie's got 7 kos, Herra 4 and while Bradley has a few more kos, Bradley just goes for it, he engages and he tries to take your head off and eventually he wears guys down. Paulie, he'd rather flick a jab and arm punch straight right hand. That's about it. Jab, jab, ten thousand jabs and a right hand.

[tito_bandito]

Malignaggi is a good fighter. He sticks his jab out, has decent footwork, and comes in shape. He's had decent wins, but the fact that he can't earn a fighter's respect with a lack of punching power has been his downfall. He couldn't back up porter and porter just worked the inside and Tyson'd Malignaggi. He's a two time world champ for a reason and has fought world class. Even when he commentates he's always on point. He sees things he would do and points out things these "experts" don't notice.

[Rapid Counter]

Half the power? Paulie's got 7 kos, Herra 4 and while Bradley has a few more kos, Bradley just goes for it, he engages and he tries to take your head off and eventually he wears guys down. Paulie, he'd rather flick a jab and arm punch straight right hand. That's about it. Jab, jab, ten thousand jabs and a right hand.

As far as i know Bradley doesnt suffer from hand problems, Mallignaggi does. Cant compare the two

[GoldenGloveLove]

The notion that Paulette was ever anything above average was always one of the funniest things to me on b-scene. Credit to him for being a C plus fighter that greatly overachieved -- he parlayed really, really mediocre skills into a nice little career and a cushy commentating gig, but the talk around here about how he was some great pure boxer...**** is/was funny.

He's the definition of average.

You should look up the definition of average. Because your definition is wrong.

[Mike D]

Yeah you know what, that was a little harsh.

I'll admit that he's ever so slightly above average. Happy?