Paul Malignaggi is an Italian-American former professional boxer who competed from 2001 to 2017 and has since worked as a boxing commentator and analyst, currently with BKB Bare Knuckle Boxing and...
Paulie Malignaggi's take on Vasiliy Lomachenko is that 135 was never the right fit. Undersized the whole time at lightweight, in his view, and the move up was mainly about testing himself against bigger guys. Even giving…
Malignaggi on Lomachenko at 130lbs
Paulie Malignaggi's read on Ben Whittaker is pretty clear: the Olympic pedigree and the raw ability are there, but there are still deficiencies showing at a level below world class. Thirteen fights in, that's not…
Malignaggi on Ben Whittaker world level
Paulie Malignaggi is questioning why Arnold Barboza isn't getting a shot at Ryan Garcia when he feels the fighter has earned it. He thinks Pitbull Cruz might be getting prioritized over Barboza because of business and…
Paulie Malignaggi on Barboza vs Garcia
Paulie Malignaggi thinks a potential Ryan Garcia versus Isaac Cruz fight won't be competitive at all. He says the matchup is stylistically one-sided and calls it a mismatch, though he clarifies there's no shade on…
Paulie Malignaggi on Garcia vs Cruz
Paulie is right, pitbull cruz hype is overblown and barboza deserves the shot more
Paulie Malignaggi is questioning why Arnold Barboza isn't getting a shot at Ryan Garcia when he feels the fighter has earned it. He thinks Pitbull Cruz might be getting prioritized over Barboza because of business and money instead of merit. If this is really a sport, why isn't Barboza getting his shot at Ryan Garcia? The discussion involves Paulie Malignaggi, Arnold Barboza Jr., Ryan Garcia, and
“I’d still edge Opetaia slightly, but Benavidez can win this fight.” Paulie Malignaggi says Benavidez’s performance against Zurdo completely changed his view of a potential fight with Jai Opetaia. Who wins?
Benavidez vs Opetaia fight prediction
🥊 “That first round was a lesson in world-class vs. average boxing.” Paulie Malignaggi saw a clear difference in levels between Ryan Garcia and Conor Benn from the opening bell. Was Garcia THAT good or was Benn simply…
Ryan Garcia vs Conor Benn first round analysis
It's been a year since Ricky Hatton passed, and Paulie Malignaggi is reflecting on the memories left behind by his close friend. Malignaggi notes that Ricky could have been a stand-up comedian, adding a specific touch to…
Paulie Malignaggi on Ricky Hatton
Paulie Malignaggi weighed in on Conor Benn's showing against Ryan Garcia and called it a boy versus man situation. His exact words were IT WAS BOY AGAINST MAN. Do you buy that perspective or think the fight looked…
Paulie Malignaggi Conor Benn Ryan Garcia opinion
Former two-weight champion Paulie Malignaggi says Conor Benn lacks the qualities to become a world champion. Do you agree with that assessment
Paulie Malignaggi says there's a big carrot dangling on the other side, which is why Lester Martinez cannot overlook Luka Plantić on Saturday.
Paulie Malignaggi on Martinez vs Plantić
Paulie Malignaggi says if boxing keeps doing what it's doing, there will be no stars 10 to 15 years from now. He recalls going to a casino and asking for a fight that wasn't on the schedule, only to be told by staff it…
Paulie Malignaggi on boxing's future
Terence Crawford is back in camp with Lester Martinez, helping him prep for August 29. Paulie Malignaggi reads that as a strong sign Crawford returns to the ring: “much more in the 'yes' department than the 'no'…
Paulie Malignaggi's read on Terence Crawford working with Lester Martinez: it might be a way to find out if his body can still handle elite competition. Are we looking at a comeback signal? Leave your take in the…
Why is Crawford sparring Lester Martinez
Paulie Malignaggi sees Luka Plantić as a legit threat to Lester Martinez. Plantić hasn't lost, his rep is growing, and that combo makes him dangerous. The two undefeated fighters meet August 29, and Malignaggi thinks it…
Paulie Malignaggi on Plantić vs Martinez
