Khan vs Malinaggi

[rockandrollstar]

Freddie Roach is pushing for this fight.

How do you see this panning out?

[anklespanker75]

nice fight for khan... Malinaggi doesn't have huge power and khan has faster hands... Khan late stoppage or wide points win

[Maza1987]

ive heard nothing official about this fight despite the post in the general section.

but anyway, yes, i like this fight.

pretty exciting and paulie knows how to talk.

khan by ud, for me.

[kosaros]

Khan by clear decision.

[servo]

Khan UD. Nice introduction to the USA .. not too dangerous as long as he boxes well.

[whuiron]

i think even khans chin can take anything the magic man throws at him but also vice versa. so it will just come down to whos faster and i would say thats khan

[brown bomber]

Malinaggi ko

[onourway]

Malinaggi ko

Not a chance.

[TFFP]

Predictable fight..how obvious was this one. Saw it coming a mile away.

Khan wins and shines.

[dan-b]

Predictable fight..how obvious was this one. Saw it coming a mile away.

Khan wins and shines.

You don't like this one then? I don't mind it as a fight, especially for his first fight in the States.

[NO MAS]

Khan will box the ears off him...:good

I don't think that the Magic Man can go to the well the way he did v Cotto...:yep

I thought the documentary "The Magic Man" was great though... I liked how Paulie put himself across...I loved the line " It was like boxing the devil in hell"...:yep

[Grievesy]

Khan comfortable UD. If they're looking for an opponent for his US debut, Paulie is ideal. No power and easy to hit (well he should be for Khan anyways).

[TFFP]

You don't like this one then? I don't mind it as a fight, especially for his first fight in the States.
Meh, its alright I wouldn't criticize them for it. At the end of the day Malignaggi is still one of the better 140lb'ers.

But its one of those where you don't learn anything about the guy because its a perfect match.

[D-MAC]

A name American fighter who is coming off a big win but who can't punch for shit...................yeah, I can see the reasoning behind this one.

[achillesthegreat]

With Paulies latest win its the perfect fight for Khan. Khan can tear him up as well.

[anjawnaymiz]

been saying for ages that malingaggi is the perfect fight for khan, a very entertaining fight, paulie does'nt punch hard enough for roach to worry that much, plus exposure stateside.

[izmat]

Malinaggi ko


LOL Khan should retire if that happens

But didn't Malinaggi stun Diaz in his last fight so you never know!

[rockandrollstar]

Malinaggi ko


Malinaggi aint knocked out anyone in years.

This fight will be a pts decision.

Khan is faster but Malignaggi is more seasoned.

Although a shot Hatton won every round except the 1st, so I think Khan can win this easy.

[Carnage]

LOL Khan should retire if that happens

But didn't Malinaggi stun Diaz in his last fight so you never know!
Knocked him down as well!:yep
But no perfect fight for Khan, good quality opponent, but Khan should really win, probably go the full distance.

[Swansea Osprey]

Do u reckon it will be on the Pacquiao vs Mayweather undercard ? Probably get more exposure that way in the states than if it was main event on another date

[noonan]

According to sky sports new its peniciled in for new york in march!!

[Govanmauler]

I always wonder how Malinaggi manages to win fights , he cant hit and for a supposed defensive whizz he eats a hell of a lot of punches.


You know I like Khan but eventually they are going to have to fight one of the other 140 belt holders that can actually punch.

[bronze_bandit]

...not bad for Khan if he gets to do MSG in March an get himself some big time exposure
Have to be a Khan wide unanimous decision for my money

[pne buz]

The most predictable match up ever which i predicted!Its an absolute no contest of a fight(Salita was more threat).And its going to be another nausiating build up while they big an opponent up that has zero chance of winning!Pathetic

[icemax]

The most predictable match up ever which i predicted!Its an absolute no contest of a fight(Salita was more threat).And its going to be another nausiating build up while they big an opponent up that has zero chance of winning!Pathetic

"Salita was more of a threat" -- are you stupid, or just trying to be controversial?

[pne buz]

"Salita was more of a threat" -- are you stupid, or just trying to be controversial?

How is Malignaggi any sort of threat???He cant outbox Khan and he punches like a 5 year old girl.NO CONTEST

[icemax]

How is Malignaggi any sort of threat???He cant outbox Khan and he punches like a 5 year old girl.NO CONTEST

I've got my answer, thanks:thumbsup

[pne buz]

I've got my answer, thanks:thumbsup

Over within 2 rounds max,enjoy paying your £15 for another farce.Merry Christmas:hi:

Ps i notice you didnt answer the question because you know im right!

[icemax]

Over within 2 rounds max,enjoy paying your £15 for another farce.Merry Christmas:hi:

Ps i notice you didnt answer the question because you know im right!

I lost the will to carry on when you said that Salita was more of a threat than Paulie...recant that and I will answer your question.

[pne buz]

I lost the will to carry on when you said that Salita was more of a threat than Paulie...recant that and I will answer your question.

Still not answered!Salita however remote the chance,had he landed could have had the power to floor Khan.Malignaggi is not capable.Now tell me how Malignaggi can win the fight?

[trotter]

I always wonder how Malinaggi manages to win fights


He doesn't win that many lol and the ones he does are controversial or against smaller guys

He's a nice gatekeeper type and a fair opponent for a still young and green Khan

Fans in the States are deffo picking up on Khan a bit now and he's not got half the baggage with those guys as he does with the Brits - who've seen him floored numerous times

[GrovesVDegale]

Over within 2 rounds max,enjoy paying your £15 for another farce.Merry Christmas:hi:

Ps i notice you didnt answer the question because you know im right!

Nonsense.

Malignaggi has been in and around the top 5-7 fighters in the 140lb division for the last 4 years. Khan hasn't even been a pro that long. He's only ever lost to the top guys and he's beaten plenty of good fighters. That doesn't happen by accident. So for Khan to fight him, in New York, that's not an easy fight. And if Khan makes it look easy then that's to his credit not Malignaggi's detriment.

Khan will fight the likes of Bradley or Hatton next year but its not gonna happen straight away. Those fights need to be made with fights. And Malignaggi in the States is a great fight for Khan to help set up a Bradley unification. It has to happen and its not a farce so get a grip.

[pne buz]

Nonsense.

Malignaggi has been in and around the top 5-7 fighters in the 140lb division for the last 4 years. Khan hasn't even been a pro that long. He's only ever lost to the top guys and he's beaten plenty of good fighters. That doesn't happen by accident. So for Khan to fight him, in New York, that's not an easy fight. And if Khan makes it look easy then that's to his credit not Malignaggi's detriment.

Khan will fight the likes of Bradley or Hatton next year but its not gonna happen straight away. Those fights need to be made with fights. And Malignaggi in the States is a great fight for Khan to help set up a Bradley unification. It has to happen and its not a farce so get a grip.

Well we shall see wont we.Malignaggi is overhyped and cannot win the fight,so what is the point of a fight when the opponent cannot possibly win.And to everybody who is saying Khan is still green,Hes a World Champion and is the most protected fighter ever.

[trotter]

Nonsense.

Malignaggi has been in and around the top 5-7 fighters in the 140lb division for the last 4 years. Khan hasn't even been a pro that long. He's only ever lost to the top guys and he's beaten plenty of good fighters. That doesn't happen by accident. So for Khan to fight him, in New York, that's not an easy fight. And if Khan makes it look easy then that's to his credit not Malignaggi's detriment.

Khan will fight the likes of Bradley or Hatton next year but its not gonna happen straight away. Those fights need to be made with fights. And Malignaggi in the States is a great fight for Khan to help set up a Bradley unification. It has to happen and its not a farce so get a grip.

Indeed. One thing Paulie is, is tough. And brave. Two rounds? Next to no chance that will happen.

[trotter]

Well we shall see wont we.Malignaggi is overhyped and cannot win the fight,so what is the point of a fight when the opponent cannot possibly win.And to everybody who is saying Khan is still green,Hes a World Champion and is the most protected fighter ever.

Paulie will go in to win. And he can win.

And if Khan is over-protected, then he is bound to be green eh?

[pne buz]

Nonsense.

Malignaggi has been in and around the top 5-7 fighters in the 140lb division for the last 4 years. Khan hasn't even been a pro that long. He's only ever lost to the top guys and he's beaten plenty of good fighters. That doesn't happen by accident. So for Khan to fight him, in New York, that's not an easy fight. And if Khan makes it look easy then that's to his credit not Malignaggi's detriment.

Khan will fight the likes of Bradley or Hatton next year but its not gonna happen straight away. Those fights need to be made with fights. And Malignaggi in the States is a great fight for Khan to help set up a Bradley unification. It has to happen and its not a farce so get a grip.

Fans like you are what is wrong with boxing.Whilst there are 1000s of idiots willing to pay to watch a dead rubber fight like this it will keep happening.No wonder it stays a minority sport in this country!1000 times more people would watch on a regular basis if there were actual fights on instead of 1 sided cakewalks.

[pne buz]

Paulie will go in to win. And he can win.

And if Khan is over-protected, then he is bound to be green eh?

What like he did against Hatton?
Just shows what a farce the whole thing is then doesnt it.How can you have a world title and not be ready to face half of the division!:rofl:rofl

[pne buz]

I lost the will to carry on when you said that Salita was more of a threat than Paulie...recant that and I will answer your question.

Still no answer
Your full of piss and wind pal.At least argue my points not just resort to name calling without actually making any sort of a point or contribution!:deal

[GrovesVDegale]

Fans like you are what is wrong with boxing.Whilst there are 1000s of idiots willing to pay to watch a dead rubber fight like this it will keep happening.No wonder it stays a minority sport in this country!1000 times more people would watch on a regular basis if there were actual fights on instead of 1 sided cakewalks.

You actually have no clue.

[TFFP]

How can Malignaggi win? Way too easy to hit, he's not the slickster he poses as. Like I said, easy to hit which is not what being a slickster is about.

He has a good jab and handspeed but so does Khan. Khan has a lot more speed.

[pne buz]

You actually have no clue.


Matter of opinion pal.Merry Christmas

[GrovesVDegale]

How can Malignaggi win? Way too easy to hit, he's not the slickster he poses as. Like I said, easy to hit which is not what being a slickster is about.

He has a good jab and handspeed but so does Khan. Khan has a lot more speed.

Khan's faster and I think he's a better boxer too. Malignaggi has a good chin but I'd actually pick Khan to stop him

[pne buz]

Khan's faster and I think he's a better boxer too. Malignaggi has a good chin but I'd actually pick Khan to stop him

Thats a brave prediction!lol

[GrovesVDegale]

Thats a brave prediction!lol

Mate, why don't you go have a wank and calm down

[TFFP]

Maybe, but I certainly see him winning an easy decision if not. Nothing about Malignaggi suggests he beats Khan to me, he's not got the style for it.

Nobody is going to beat Khan from outside unless they are an exceptional counterpuncher or they have devastating power to end it with one or two shots. Malignaggi has neither, Malignaggi likes to dictate a fight on his own terms with his jab, he can counterpunch a little but not extraordinary and he has zero power of course.

[pne buz]

Mate, why don't you go have a wank and calm down

A great response,youve basically just admitted that Malignaggi cant win but tried to sound considered with it!JOKE FIGHT.

Ps Might skip the blue vein solo and hop on blow up brenda:good

[D-MAC]

Over within 2 rounds max,enjoy paying your £15 for another farce.Merry Christmas:hi:

Ps i notice you didnt answer the question because you know im right!

Fucking hell, you rate Khan a lot higher than I do if you think he'll take Paulie out within two rounds.

Its not an ideal match-up in regards to telling us anything new about Khan, but its a fight with a guy who is coming off a good win against Juan Diaz and therefore should put Khan's name in the spotlight over in the States. Khan UD for me.

[GrovesVDegale]

Fucking hell, you rate Khan a lot higher than I do if you think he'll take Paulie out within two rounds.

Its not an ideal match-up in regards to telling us anything new about Khan, but its a fight with a guy who is coming off a good win against Juan Diaz and therefore should put Khan's name in the spotlight over in the States. Khan UD for me.

Yes, we've tried to explain that to him...

[pne buz]

Fucking hell, you rate Khan a lot higher than I do if you think he'll take Paulie out within two rounds.

Its not an ideal match-up in regards to telling us anything new about Khan, but its a fight with a guy who is coming off a good win against Juan Diaz and therefore should put Khan's name in the spotlight over in the States. Khan UD for me.

Nope just dont and never have rated Malignaggi.I thought he was shit prior to the hatton fight and long before we knew Khan would end up splattering him.

[pne buz]

Yes, we've tried to explain that to him...

Youve explained nothing sweetheart,at least they are trying to argue his case properly.Its all about opinions and at least ive got one matey!

[D-MAC]

Nope just dont and never have rated Malignaggi.I thought he was shit prior to the hatton fight and long before we knew Khan would end up splattering him.

I have no problem with the calibre of opponent. Paulie is good at what he does, and he's highly rated in the division.

The thing that will stop me from buying it on PPV is the fact that it is a perfect style match-up for Khan and the result looks predictable (its actually excellent match-making from the Khan camp's point of view).

Anyway, once he's finished with Paulie he'll probably have to accomodate Maidana. Thats a fight which will tell us more.

[GrovesVDegale]

I have no problem with the calibre of opponent. Paulie is good at what he does, and he's highly rated in the division.

The thing that will stop me from buying it on PPV is the fact that it is a perfect style match-up for Khan and the result looks predictable (its actually excellent match-making from the Khan camp's point of view).

Anyway, once he's finished with Paulie he'll probably have to accomodate Maidana. Thats a fight which will tell us more.

Or he bypasses Maidana and unifies against Bradley

[Beeston Brawler]

pne buz (what does that stand for/mean btw :think)

I bet you £1k that Malignaggi takes Khan into the last quarter of the fight :hey

[D-MAC]

Or he bypasses Maidana and unifies against Bradley

Won't he get stripped of the title if he doesn't fight the interim champion after Paulie? Or can he take an extra fight with Bradley?

I'm a bit hazy on the rules, but so are the organisations themselves.

[trotter]

pne buz (what does that stand for/mean btw :think)

I bet you £1k that Malignaggi takes Khan into the last quarter of the fight :hey

pne is Preston North End I would think

[Jordan]

I think Paulia would be a great fight for Khan, a fine technical, fast fooded fighter with a great chin.

[pne buz]

pne buz (what does that stand for/mean btw :think)

I bet you £1k that Malignaggi takes Khan into the last quarter of the fight :hey

preston north end and buz is my nickname.I wish i had the money too accomadate your bet.good for you that youve got a spare grand to bet with!

[destruction]

Khan would beat him up and stop him inside 8 or 9 rounds.

[NO MAS]

Khan wins this fight with handspeed, boxing skills and condition...:yep

I really liked the heart and balls The Magic Man showed v Cotto at MSG...but Khan will have to much in every department to outfox and do a number on Paulie...:yep

[icemax]

Still not answered!Salita however remote the chance,had he landed could have had the power to floor Khan.Malignaggi is not capable.Now tell me how Malignaggi can win the fight?

Like I said, you are talking bollocks...start talking sense and I will answer your question.

[icemax]

and is the most protected fighter ever.

:|

Take your hate goggles off and talk sense you idiot

[Beeston Brawler]

preston north end and buz is my nickname.I wish i had the money too accomadate your bet.good for you that youve got a spare grand to bet with!

I don't have a spare grand..... but I'd draw one from somewhere to stick it on the over 9.5 rounds at the bookies :hey

[icemax]

Still no answer
Your full of piss and wind pal.At least argue my points not just resort to name calling without actually making any sort of a point or contribution!:deal

:yep Idiot, you might not like him representing your town, but i'd like him representing Donny

[icemax]

Thats a brave prediction!lol

:huh Sobered up now....a few posts ago you said Khan would finish him in two :-(

[achillesthegreat]

i watched malignaggi vs diaz II today. malignaggi is so rubbish. he's got some good qualities but his game is whack to say the least.

[LocoRoco]

khan would thrash paulie, late stoppage or UD, no doubt about it

[Smudger]

Paulie by decision. We base Khan on wins against woeful opponents like kotelnik and salita, malignaggi is far better than them. I'll get a hella lot of stick for this, but if you think khan's gonna walk through one of the better 140 fighters out there because he holds an alphabet title and has beaten absolutely no one, you're overrating him. I mean seriously i'm not trying to be a dick at all, but if charlton hammer gillingham and millwall as examples, do we expect them to hammer Liverpool?

[D-MAC]

Paulie by decision. We base Khan on wins against woeful opponents like kotelnik and salita, malignaggi is far better than them. I'll get a hella lot of stick for this, but if you think khan's gonna walk through one of the better 140 fighters out there because he holds an alphabet title and has beaten absolutely no one, you're overrating him. I mean seriously i'm not trying to be a dick at all, but if charlton hammer gillingham and millwall as examples, do we expect them to hammer Liverpool?

On current form I wouldn't be fucking surprised. We're playing shite at the moment.:-(

[Smudger]

At least you're not in league 1 only 3 years ago hoping to qualify for europe :patsch

[D-MAC]

At least you're not in league 1 only 3 years ago hoping to qualify for europe :patsch

Don't worry, we're getting there. Rafa's master plan for League one glory is well under way:deal


In regards to the Khan-Paulie fight, as I have said previously in this thread, its excellent matchmaking on the Khan camp's part. Paulie can't punch for shit (you really need power to beat Khan) and Khan trumps Paulie's main card (ie: speed).

Paulie has more experience, and may be a bit more saavy in the ring, but he doesn't really have the tools to exploit Khan's supposed weak spots (his punch resistance and his infighting ability).

[Smudger]

I'd love to welcome you to league 1, you stuck up premiership snobs will love some of the away days. :lol:

Paulie could hurt khan i think, he can hurt diaz. I think paulie can match khan's speed and has the better jab. His chin is good and i don't think khan punches hard enough to get him in real trouble. It's more interesting than people make out, i think a lot of people are quick to go against paulie just because they don't like him.

[D-MAC]

I'd love to welcome you to league 1, you stuck up premiership snobs will love some of the away days. :lol:

Paulie could hurt khan i think, he can hurt diaz. I think paulie can match khan's speed and has the better jab. His chin is good and i don't think khan punches hard enough to get him in real trouble. It's more interesting than people make out, i think a lot of people are quick to go against paulie just because they don't like him.

Its a good calibre of opponent, no doubt.

But style wise I think this bout favours Khan. You could be right though, and Paulie might give him some problems; I just don't think he'll give him enough problems to get a win.

[si_19]

At least you're not in league 1 only 3 years ago hoping to qualify for europe :patsch

And you dropped 2 more points today, Norwich coming to get ya ;)

[NO MAS]

Khan will fight his own style of fast hands with boxing skills and fitness...

I could never rule out Khan getting wobbled by Paulie...but he is not heavy handed enough to make his opponents stay hit...

I think that Khan will keep it nice and long and box the ears off him, if a stoppage comes in the later rounds he will take it but I see a wide points win here...:good

[Andy McClure]

Hey everyone. Been lurking on here for a while but this is my first post .

I think Paulie is a quality operator & deserves a bit more respect than he's getting in this bout. Although ill advised against Diaz, Paulie demonstrated once again that he's willing to mix it up on the inside, despite his natural tendancy to fight at range. If he's being constantly beaten to the punch on the outside perhaps dragging Amir into this scenario at least once during the fight could cause some problems. Surprisingly he did wobble the baby bull momentarily.

If Amir wins this and looks good in the process i'll be suitably impressed as Paulie is a world class 140lbs boxer and his stiffest test yet.

[Andy McClure]

Double post

[Jeff Young]

Khan size is the key in this fight....Khan will always have a built in-advantage at 140 because of his size....he looks like he has the build of a WW....

I think in this match-up people are underrating malignaggi's speed and overrating khan's speed.....Khan has above average speed at throwing one-punch at time....He is fast when he throws combos in exchanges

I have my doubts he is going to be able to get off combos at will on the unortadox movement of malignaggi....I think the fastest one punch of the fight will come from the malignaggi jab.....and he has better footwork then khan....Paulie is not going to change his style for anybody....Khan is going to have to fight malignaggi's fight....and go chasing after Paulie, turning Khan into a pressure fighter, which Paulie loves guys who come forward.....Plus Khan has zero inside game....If he does get into a clinch malignaggi's hands are faster on the inside then khan's....

Watch malignaggi-diaz 2 and you will see in that fight malignaggi got the better of diaz on the inside at times because of his hand speed....

Paulie doesn't want to get into exchanges with khan....or stand still for too long....

Its a closer fight then some make it out to be.....I think either man wins a close decision...

[pne buz]

:huh Sobered up now....a few posts ago you said Khan would finish him in two :-(


Thats about 6 posts youve put on thread and still not contributed anything to it!:roll:

[icemax]

Thats about 6 posts youve put on thread and still not contributed anything to it!:roll:

Just matching your shite output post for post, dickweed :thumbsup

[Mr Butt]

khan ud but it might be closer than people think

[nulty]

I see Amir taking this. It'll go to the scorecards, we all now from the punishment Paulie took against Cotto that he has a good chin and a lot of heart. However Khan is the faster of the two fighters. I think Paulie probably gets cut by Amir and survives the 12 rounds bravely but conservatively.

[xoborp]

Khan size is the key in this fight....Khan will always have a built in-advantage at 140 because of his size....he looks like he has the build of a WW....

I think in this match-up people are underrating malignaggi's speed and overrating khan's speed.....Khan has above average speed at throwing one-punch at time....He is fast when he throws combos in exchanges

I have my doubts he is going to be able to get off combos at will on the unortadox movement of malignaggi....I think the fastest one punch of the fight will come from the malignaggi jab.....and he has better footwork then khan....Paulie is not going to change his style for anybody....Khan is going to have to fight malignaggi's fight....and go chasing after Paulie, turning Khan into a pressure fighter, which Paulie loves guys who come forward.....Plus Khan has zero inside game....If he does get into a clinch malignaggi's hands are faster on the inside then khan's....

Watch malignaggi-diaz 2 and you will see in that fight malignaggi got the better of diaz on the inside at times because of his hand speed....

Paulie doesn't want to get into exchanges with khan....or stand still for too long....

Its a closer fight then some make it out to be.....I think either man wins a close decision...
:good

[faisal]

depends which version of malanaggi shows up to the ring,