Malignaggi promises pain for Khan on May 15th
March 17th, 2010
By Scott Gilfoid: Amir Khan (22-1, 16 KO’s) was practically gushing like a schoolboy about the prospects of fighting former International Boxing Federation light welterweight champion Paulie Malignaggi at New York’s Madison Square Garden on May 15th. Khan said “Coming to the mecca for my US debut boxing at Madison Square Garden, it’s been my dream. Everybody wants to fight here where Muhammad Ali, Mike Tyson and everyone have fought. I’ll have my name in the history books.” Oh brother, put a sock in, Khan.
That wasn’t even a competitive fight going into the bout, because Salita had never even fought a 1st tier light welterweight before that night and had no business being ranked so highly without having fought at least good fighter in the top 15 to see if he was as good as his unbeaten record would have you believe.
Malignaggi says “It’s my city.
When his head’s snapping back with blistering combinations the crowd will love it. That’s the first time in his career he is going to have to deal with that.” Malignaggi doesn’t hit really hard, but with Khan, it may not matter. His chin isn’t the best in the business, so if Malignaggi can tap Khan just right, he may get him out there quick.
Khan will certainly give him a lot of opportunities because Khan will probably be looking to impress by going for a knockout. If Khan plans on becoming hugely popular in the United States like he says he wants to be, he really has little choice but the try and stop Malignaggi to impress the fans. It won’t work for Khan to fight timidly all night long like he did in his fight with Andriy Kotelnik last year in winning the WBA title.
The U.S. fans didn’t see that fight, thank goodness, but if Khan fights like that against Malignaggi, I see it as a waste of a fight for Khan in terms of winning fans. Khan has to be much more aggressive and take fellow British fighter Naseem Hamed as an example of how to fight if he wants to become a famous in the United States. Hamed didn’t have the best chin in boxing, but he did have a lot of power, and he wasn’t afraid to risk being knocked out in order to go for a knockout himself. Khan has to be like this. I don’t think he will, though, and I doubt that his trainer Freddie Roach would let him if he wanted to.
Khan says “I know there’s going to be a lot of pressure on me without the home crowd. But I know the fans are going to start to love me. I don’t only want to win the fight, I want to win with good style.” Khan thinks that the U.S. fans will love him? Well, we’ll see about that. Khan will have to show something to the fans by going after Malignaggi instead of just circling the ring all night long and jabbing.
If he fights like that, the U.S. fans won’t care who he is and will probably see him as another one of the prospect fighters that we often see on free cable. I’ve seen Khan’s fights with Kotelnik, Marco Antonio Barrera, Breidis Prescott, Michael Gomez, among many others, and I’m not impressed with him in the least. But maybe it’s a British thing.
I don’t know. I just see him as a guy with fast hands, a weak chin and a tendency to be matched against soft opposition. There’s nothing for me to be impressed about Khan at this point in time. Now, if Khan’s promoters want to put him in with the likes of Marcos Maidana, Victor Ortiz, Randall Bailey, Ricardo Torres, Prescott, Timothy Bradley and Devon Alexander, then I’ll maybe be impressed, if Khan can beat any of them. I don’t think he can.
Tags: 48 Responses to “Malignaggi promises pain for Khan on May 15th”
Leave a Reply
please use above banner to link back to us!
Pauli dosen’t have the power to ko Khan
Let’s be honest here,Paulie said that he will punish Khan!
the qusestion is HOW? .16% is Pauli ko ratio and the guy is not a powerful puncher .
Regarding Khan ,I think Khan will obliterate Pauli because Khan got the speed ,power and foot work.
please do not judge Khan from because he lost once by Ko.Pacman himself lost by 2 ko at the beginning of his career .Therefore,this argument is really asinine and complete bilge.
I think Khan will KO Pauli in his own backyard .
AMIR KHAN 2ND ROUND KO!!… im british and know that americans havent seen can fight much… but trust me, after that prescott KO and the move upto light welterweight and his trainer freddie roach, amir is gonna be a class fighter maybe not as big as pacquiao or mayweather but hes gonna be classy… trust me.
Okay il re phrase that, The only Brits there will be Clint and Clints boyfriend.
And Khans hardly elite level is he. Malignaggi by UD
“He’s only been knocked down once and everyone is complaining he’s got a glass chin. WTF!”
Before Prescott ko’d Khan he rattled him with a jab, plus weaker punchers like Gomez and Limmond have knocked him down, against Limmond Khan was barely hanging on. So how has he been only down once? He had a suspect chin before he fought Prescott. He’s just lucky that so far Prescott is the only one to take advantage of it, that is until he fights someone else who can punch.
I like this fight (I might be on my own here I know) but I think it is an interesting gauge for Amir Khan and a good choice of opponent.
I think Paulie is coming off excellent form against the baby bull (should have got both decisions in my opinion) he is looking as good as I’ve seen him.
I do think Khan wins a hard fought decision though becouse when Paulie does catch him I don’t think he will have the power to take Khan out of his rhythem and I thik Khan is the faster of the two and will land more punches especially if his defence is as good as it was against Kotelnik.
OLI you ar a mug!!! As per usual here you are slagging off our own fighters!! What do you mean no Brits over there?? I already have my ticket and flight booked you idiot. There will be at least 2,000 Khan fans in the arena and we will make ourselves heard no question about that!!
Khan will knock Malignaggi out around the 7th round after a one sided beating. Ricky Hatton has already showed Malignaggi for what he really is… A loud talking American bum who fails when he steps up to elite level!!
@KingD
Wake up and smell the coffee man, Amir Khan is a hyped up fighter just like Manny Pacquiao.
@ King D….Sound like you owe him money or something, do you really think he’s that good or is it that he lives in your neighborhood…..sounds like some local cheerleading to me.
Paulie looked pretty good against Diaz and even better in the rematch . Paulie rocked Diaz with one punch…Khan better be careful. That would be very embarrasing getting knocked out by Paulie. I doubt seriously Khan can knock out Paulie. Why would so many people think that? It’s not usually a good idea to bet on a knockout against a guy who has never been knocked out, especially a defensive master like Malignaggi.
Paulie should be able to beat this overhyped guy.
two words pillow fight
@King D
Khan got knocked down more than twice and last time he did he said he got hit with a lucky punch?? lmao WHAT 2 lucky punches…hes the lucky 1 as he got a belt by fighting the weakest champ but had he fought any of the others he would be on his back counting how many lights they put up above the ring…
and personally i think cotto is a harder puncher than Khan and he punished paulie…and as for jumping on the bandwagon…until he faces someone who has got a little snap in their punch then he aint nothing…
Lets say that paulie catches Khan with a good shot ala diaz? diaz has a better chin than khan and so has cotto and paulie stunned them both….if this happens then his carreer is over as he will never ever ever EVER fight someone that can punch…
KING KHAN will eliminate the bum, Malignaggi. Khan’s power is too underated. The man’s got power! If not more than PacMan. He’s obviously got better speed than PacMan and is a lot younger. He’s only been knocked down once and everyone is complaining he’s got a glass chin. WTF!
Khan is almost a complete package. A reason why Freddie Roach is training him over Ricky Hatton. Khan’s got the tools to be a MEGA SUPERSTAR in the USA. America is not ready for KING KHAN. Next 5 years Khan’s face will be plastered all over boxing magazines. Remember this, you’ll jump on his band wagon soon enough.
Khan was a Silver Olympic medalist.Yes,his chin wasn’t nearly put to as much risk with that thick headgear on but his basis is there.Freddie had much more refined boxing ability to work with and if he can hone him the way he fixed Manny,Khan will be a Great talent.People t on him because he got knocked out once but boxing will always be full of surprises and everyone will lose eventually if they’re willing to fight decent opposition.
Paulie is a mere stepping stone for Amir on his way to being one of the best in Jr. welter. Khan has a very strong right hook that I believe would flatten Malignaggi. Based on his KO of Salita Paulie should not last beyond five rounds.
A fight between two morons….Paulie is a wierd little worm, Kahn is a dumb kid, both guys are quick, Kahn has a little better power, Paulie has been around and has the edge as far as boxing ability, Kahn is in no way as offensive as Paulie….I don’t care who wins but if I had to bet my last dollar I would have to put it on Paulie to win a close 12 round fight…….I want to see this fight…it will be interesting and close.
The Rock knows Amir will destroy Paula into a piece roadkill that has been run over by thousands of taxis in NYC. Paula does a lot of talking and when Amir gets ahold of it will be brutal. Paula will have his eyes shut and will have a beautiful color of bright purple. And his lips will be like he had a thousand shots of botox. Then Amir will whisper in Paula’s ears and say “Manny and Freddie told me to give you a message, I hope you paid your medical insurance. Because you’re be gonna sent into the emergency room in 2 seconds.” The Rock will enjoy watching Paula eat a handful Amir’s knuckle sandwich.
Even Italian american boxing fans don’t like him (Khan). He’s a stiff and will always be a stiff. After Khan finished with him he’ll be on a stretcher as a stiff.
paulie never quit? if he fights pacman and never quit he will die. against khan he will end up in the hospital.
NYC boxing fans will show there true colors at Khan at fight night according to Paulie. Is it because he has that foreign name Khan? What will they do to him (Khan) after he beat Paulie to a pulp?
Khan needs a convincing victory to appease the US crowd.
I agree with all in this article except Hameds chin.Yes he got knocked down a number of times but he was never hurt in any way..
Jersey Shore Malignaggi talking smack, DUDE YOU ONLY HAVE 5 KO’s!!! is he planning a Tyson move on Khan? I hope so, I don’t care for that mug either…
Eh! Ow! Capicolla!
paulie is a dork but i’d actually be happy to see him take a decision against khan, just so the guy shuts up with his delerious hype.
Khan to win TKO 4
if malignaggi had power can guarantee this fight wouldn’t be happening. the way khan is managed the way he’s kept clear of anyone with even average power is losing him respect. khan getting ko’d by malignaggi would be a good start to the future of boxing. fighters being protected and fighting washed up fighters is just too common lately. at least malignaggi will give his all against anyone, loved or hated he’s more respected
I agree with the fact that Amir has been a little protected in his career so far but after such a damaging defeat it is to be expected (he has fought a decent fighter in Kotelnik again not much power though)
I thought Paulie boxed very well in the two fights against Diaz (should have got both decisions in my opinion) I admit I thought Diaz would have beaten Paulie comfortably.
I think this is good matchmaking however though becouse Paulie is a good boxer and when he does catch Khan I don’t think he is going to have the power to take Khan out of his stride and I see Khan just keep on coming and throwing those fast combos and taking the unanimous decision.
Paulie did not quit against Hatton. He would never quit.
I think kahn will stop paulie (hear me out) kahn will attack him in flurries wiv speed and the rule is if u dont throw back r cant defend urself the ref stops it which is wot will happen. Paulie wont b hurt but wen sum1 throwin that many punches at u you simply cant throw back thats why kahn will win by controversial stoppage clever matchmakin by golden boy methinks
Good article. Malignaggi will send this fraud home with nothing. There will NO brits there cheering for Khan and the Brits back at home will be hoping he gets beat too.
Hes NO Prince Naseem. I hope khan loses in spectacular fashion, the more embaressing for him on his debut the better.
I have one thing to say..a washed up fatton made paulie quit!
Not the biggest kahn fan, but still think he will be malinaggi pretty easily.
Paulie has seen it all before and every fighter that gets in with him thinks they should be able to knock him out but no one has yet. Paulie will outbox Khan, frustrate him. Khan will be trying to impress and looking for a knockout but very doubtful he will get it. Paulie is a light puncher and is use to going the distance while dodging bombs the whole time.
I agree that Khan has been protected for a lot of his career (He’s only 23!!) and his chin is suspect. However I hardly think Malignaggi is likely to test that. The only offensive weapon he has is speed and Amir is as quick, if not quicker than Paulie plus he actually has power. Surely as this is his US debut then he can move onto the likes of Bradley and Alexander in time? Its not all riding on a massive KO against a very defensive fighter.
scott take the hint no one likes your articles. your always wrong . please stop writing about a sport you know nothing about . im guessing you will be deleting this one as usual. oh yeah have you read the article about how bad you are on google yet?
I actually agree with you on this for once Scott, Khan has been protected and very well managed. The amount of influence Khan has in his opponents is very limited i think, Roach knew how dangerous Maidana was and also knew Mallignaggi is perfect for him while still being a recognized name in the US. The article is a little biased though I mean even if it has been easy opposition he showed control in beating Kotelnik and power in beating Salita.
Scott surely you are sick of being wrong, i don’t even like khan but he will smash paulie
If only Paulie had a real good dig on him , then khan would be certain history
Gildonut, you said Salita would smash Khan! You’re input means nothing to anyone!
The jury is out on Khan, but Mallignaggi is a good test. He doesn’t fold easily and possesses some good skills. It is still a safe fight for Khan in as much as Mallignaggi doesn’t have ko power, but it is an interesting fight. I have been angered by Khan’s knocking of the British public and saying that if he was white he would be a star by now. If he had great fights and if and when he pitted his skills against top drawer opposition and won, then, and only then will he become a star in Britain. To be so egotistical as to presume stardom for doing nothing really is ridiculous, especially when he has been given far too much coverage thus far than his skills merit..
Khan won a silver olympic medal, something no one else mentioned in the article has done- so lets give him some credit. Paulie is a pure boxer, has really good D, and displays Floyd-like reactions. X factor: Freddie Roach, dude has been coming up with amazing game plans lately. Khan wins, but Paulie will always be a star at 140 (hope he gets paid big money for this one)
hahahahaha!! Nice article, Magic man will take down than “fiasco” like we said in spanish. Khan is only a bussiness man. He have a weak chin. He can’t handle Magic Man speed and movements. Stop hating Pauli because he talk much! thats only a way to sell himself!!
Kahn is a good young fighter, he doesn’t trash talk really, but he does think a little too much of his own skills. I doubt he will beat Paulie……I really want to see that fight.
Yeah, right. Malignaggi will kill Khan… with tickling punches. If Khan is not tickled to death first, then he will knock out this trash-talking joke of a boxer. I just don’t see blubber-mouth winning this fight. He is a so-so clown (just look at him dressed-up).
no where near as bad as some of your articles. Actually agreed with you on some points.
But dont write Kahn off just yet
I love this article and can’t wait to hear what all the Paulie haters have to say.
I was at Malignaggi vs. Diaz II in Chicago, and if Paulie fights like that, and can take on a charger like the Baby Bull, he will make quick work of Con.
Good work stirring up the pot brother!