Malignaggi breathes new life to his career with win over Diaz
December 14th, 2009
By Chris Williams: Former International Boxing Federation light welterweight champion Paulie Malignaggi (27-3, 5 KO’s) may have rekindled his career with an impressive 12 round unanimous decision victory over former lightweight champion Juan Diaz on Saturday night at the UIC Pavilion, in Chicago, Illinois. Malignaggi, 29, dominated Diaz, beating him by the scores of 116-111, 116-111 and 116-111.
There’s no end in sight for the potential fights that Malignaggi may find himself in. Only a year ago, Malignaggi was totally dominated by Hatton in a fight in which Malignagi was taken out in the 11th round. At that point, it looked like Malignaggi’s days of being a contender were numbered. However, with his win over Diaz, things have brightened considerably for Malignaggi.
Four months ago, Paulie lost a controversial 12 round decision to Diaz in Houston, Texas. Malignaggi completely bitterly about the defeat long and hard, feeling that he wasn’t given a fair shake by the judging. Many boxing fans felt the same way and urged that a rematch take place outside of Texas. Thankfully, the two sides were able to line up a fight quickly enough for the bout to still have relevance. This time, there was no question that Malignaggi won the fight, as he landed at will against Diaz and was able to avoid most of Diaz’s attempts at landing his own shots.
Malignaggi moved in and out skillfully, getting in nice combinations and then backing away before Diaz could land any shots of his own. By the 10th rounds, Diaz was desperate and no longer showing any finesse at all as he charged forward. Late in the round, Diaz was dropped when he was hit with a cuffing right hand from Malignaggi.
Diaz was charging forward at the time like a little bull and was hit with a right hand from Malignaggi, causing Diaz’s left hand to scrape the canvas. Referee Genaro Rodriguez immediately scored it as a knockdown, even though it was pretty clear that Malignaggi had cuffed Diaz.
It didn’t matter. Diaz was going to lose the fight anyway, because he was out of his class in this fight. Diaz really needs to consider moving down in weight to the lightweight division. At only 5’6”, Diaz doesn’t have the size or the power to compete against the best light welterweights in the division. He needs to move down because the fighters get much bigger than Malignaggi as Diaz goes up the ladder in the division.
As for Malignaggi, he would be the perfect opponent for Khan to fight. There are rumors of Khan appearing on the undercard of the Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Manny Pacquiao bout in March. Malignaggi would be ideal for Khan to show his stuff. It’s hard to pick who would win, but based on his better offensive skills, I would have to pick Khan.
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Paulie is a homo like Manuel Perez
Steroids would not make him any better (ask Perez, he tried it) 
Paulie might have a chance against JM Marquez fighting at the undercard of Pacman vs. Floyd Jr…hehe. Die in envy Perez!
PM has nice hair at least…sike
Malignaggi would destroy Pacquiao.Paulie’s speed would make Pacquiao miss all night long,by the 8th round Paulie would knock him out cold.
I see some similarities with him and Mayweather in that they both have this ’shoulder roll’ and of course, Roy Jones has this too. Roy Jones has power but the other two do not. The shoulder roll is a skill and its all about timing and Mayweather is the best at it. I do not know what Roach will do to counter this timing skill.
Hattom wipped his as and will do it again at Wembly!!!!!!!!!!!!!
hes abum
I think malignaggis is decent. no power but hes a good boxer and good entertainment
wtf where the hell did all these people come from to taunt paulie, lol. Same on youtube, the comments have gone mad.
Victor Ortiz vs Malignaggi
Khan vs Ricky Hatton
Timothy Bradley vs Marcos Maidonna
Juan Manual Marquez vs Lamont Peterson
This would be my 140 lb Tournament
No Losers bracket
Feather fisted Mallinagi would be an ideal opponent for Khan.We all know Khan is petrified of anybody with a half decent punch.
Feather fisted Mallinagi would be an ideal opponent for Khan.Khan’s petrified of facing anybody with a half decent punch,Mallinagi is just what Khan would be looking for.
Mallinagi’s a good agile boxer, good to see him win after getting such a poor decision in the first fight, Khan would beat him on points but it would be a decent test.
Malignaggi would certainly be tailor made for Khan.
And we all know that that’s how Khan likes his opponents,tailor made.He’s scared stiff of anyone with a half decent punch,feather fisted Paulie wouldn’t give Khan anything to worry about.
Malignaggi would certainly be tailor made for Khan.
And we all know that that’s how Khan likes his opponents,tailor made.He’s sh*t scared of anyone with a half decent punch,feather fisted Paulie wouldn’t give Khan anything to worry about.
Malignaggi would certainly be tailor made for Khan.
And we all know that that’s how Khan likes his opponents,tailor made.He’s sh*t scared of anyone with a half decent punch,feather fisted Paulie wouldn’t give Khan anything to worry about.
Mallinagi vs Khan would be a great fight for Amir, there both boxers so it would be a technical fight but Khan is the more technically gifted of the two and posseses the power and speed to get the knockout. Mallinaggi is a top light welterweight on any list of rankings but is not a puncher, this fight would appear to be taylor made for the Bolton man.
Paulie would wipe the floor with any of you guys and make you look stupid, give the guy a breaK. Khan vs Paulie would be an interesting line up, but khan might would have to let go of his belt to do this and that wont go down too well with the khan haters.
Paulie would destroy Pacquiao.Manny wouldn’t be able to live with Paulie’s skills and power.
Maybe he’s on steroids that’s why he’s fast. anyone?
Paulie and Andre Dirrell would make a lovely couple.
lol at paulie being a good boxer. when he fought hatton he wasn’t over-powered, mauled or anything like that. he was out-boxed. ricky hatton outslicked him. thats not a good boxer.
malinaggi would be the perfect opponent for kahn, no chance of his chin being exposed,
personally this fight would bore me cos of the way hatton dicked all over him, i think malinaggis win shows that hatton is a top fighter who has just come up against two all time greats during the height of their peaks
I used to fear the Baby Bull Juan Diaz. I remember how he decimated Randy Suico, Acelino Freitas, and Julio Diaz. I even thought that He is the long awaited young Mexican who finally stop the “Mexicutioner” Pacquiao.
But he’s very far from that now. But at least he has a college degree.
Diaz looks way too soft and needs to drop some of that back fat. He looked horrible at that weight. He should consdiering toning up and dropping down to superfeatherweight. Maybe then he’ll have more pop in his punches.
Malignaggi is a joke. Diaz is about the same. They both have weak-as punching power. Malignaggi needs to work on his very obnoxious attitude. Steroids won’t help him at all. That fight sucked and was frustrating to watch.
Amir Khan could use Paulie as a punching bag for about 25 seconds, before introducing him to the floor.
Malignaggi is a joke. Diaz is about the same. They both have weak-ass punching power. Malignaggi needs to work on his very obnoxious attitude. Steroids won’t help him at all. That fight sucked and was frustrating to watch.
For someone who doesn’t have the power, Paula is so cocky. I hope Manny gives him a shot when he’s taking a summer break. I don’t think he can last 2 minutes.
Paulie dominated Diaz. Which is what i was hoping for because he was obviously robbed the first time around.
Paulie is good for boxing. He does showboat a lot but he’s a good boxer who has good ring generalship. Doesn’t have any power, but he scores and if he has better speed he’ll tag u all nite. He’s good in my book
Paulie can use some steroids.
He looks like a girl and fights a girl.
Paulie the Biatch is the most boring boxer i’ve seen in my life. He suuckss.
Ohhhh … so this is Malignaggi!!! … well, I still think that he will only be remembered as the boxer who accused Pacman of using steriods.
i laught in malignaggi’s style lol.
it like hit then run althogh he is the bigger guy.
for me its a sign of weakness and girlash lol..
Malignaggi is a boxer not a fighter.
and when paulie tries to use power he breaks his hands… lol
Paulie, UPS shipment of female hormones being delivered to your house tomorrow…You said you need this for your next fight…
Diaz is a gentlemen, he did not want to hit a girl… Kudoz for Diaz..
@kim, jealous? hater? of what? Malignaggi’s personality? His boxing skills?
Malignaggi is a so-so fighter. He’s got only powder-puff punches. 5 KOs in more than 30 fights? He belongs in a tickling contest. Maybe, he can tickle his opponents until they drop to the floor laughing.
Wow, what a bunch of retard haters you losers are!
Paula is hott! & an amazing boxer with fast hand speed.
Jealous much?
Hey ajay, Manny says he does not fight girls, so Paulie will just have cool down his panties…
PAULA MALIGIRLI, THE BEST SHE/MALE BOXER…..
Hey Paula, sorry I couldn’t judge your fight in Chicago, but I can be there for your next fight… Your best friend, Gale
mallingnaggi simply cant compete at top level, even kahn would take his punch power. just a mouthy american who thinks hes alot better than e is.would love 2 c khan blitz him tho.
glad mallignaggi won again he was definatly cheated out of it the first time. Khan vs mallignaggi id be okay with that
Paulie is still a ho I bet if he wouldve fought in the 18ft ring that wouldve not happened because he wouldnt have ran back so much I bet Diaz will still get a better fighther than him next…Paulie is cry baby and dont expect him fighting khan next or marquez they will both murder him
paul is sorry he will never be able to hang with the real jrwelterwieghts and that fools anoying he trys to copy roy jones!!!!!
i agree he needs to work a bit on his power
P now needs to find some power….