By Ian Aldous: With the ongoing lack of a fight between World Boxing Association (WBA) World welterweight champion, Vyacheslav Senchenko (32-0) and WBA ranked no.1 contender, Paulie Malignaggi (30-4), someone needs to take on the role of challenger and take on Senchenko. That man could be former World light-welterweight title challenger, Dmitriy Salita.
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Malignaggi undecided about facing Senchenko in Ukraine for WBA welterweight title
By Allen Fox: Former IBF light welterweight champion Paulie Malignaggi (30-4, 6 KO’s) is reportedly having doubts about whether he should sign the contract to challenge unbeaten WBA World welterweight champion Vyacheslav Senchenko (32-0, 21 KO’s) in Ukraine, according to RingTV.
Malignaggi may not be fighting Senchenko next after Golden Boy losses purse bid
By Jason Kim: Former IBF light welterweight champion Paulie Malignaggi (30-4, 6 KO’s) is reporting that his promoters Golden Boy lost their purse bid to WBA welterweight champion Vyacheslav Senchenko’s promoters.
Malignaggi to face Senchenko for WBA welterweight title
By Dan Ambrose: Former IBF light welterweight champion Paulie Malignaggi (30-4, 6 KO’s) has finally gotten his big wish and will be fighting for a world title against WBA welterweight champion Vyacheslav Senchenko (32-0, 21 KO’s) next.
Malignaggi still trying to get Senchenko title shot
By Dan Ambrose: Former International Boxing Federation (IBF) light welterweight champion Paulie Malignaggi (30-4, 6 KO’s) hasn’t had a significant fight in over a year and a half since he was easily handled by WBA light welterweight champion Amir Khan in an 11th round TKO loss in May 2010.
Malignaggi vs. Senchenko possible for early 2012
By Sean McDaniel: Former International Boxing Federation (IBF) light welterweight champion Paulie Malignaggi (30-4, 6 KO’s) is in negotiations to fight WBA welterweight champion Vyacheslav Senchenko (32-0, 21 KO’s) in early 2012 if the fight can be successfully negotiated. Malignaggi, ranked #3 WBA, is about the safest bet for Sencheko as far as him being matched against a well-known opponent that he can likely beat.
Roach wants Ortiz, Khan, Mayweather and Senchenko for Pacquiao
By Chris Williams: Freddie Roach likes the idea of Manny Pacquiao taking on Victor Ortiz, Vyacheslav Senchenko and Amir Khan in the near future. Roach just so happens to train both Khan and Senchenko, which probably makes it all the better.
Brook-Jackiewicz: Kell hoping to face Senchenko if he beats Jackiewicz
By Scott Gilfoid: No.2 ranked WBO welterweight contender Kell Brook (24-0, 16 KO’s) is taking a safe fight against No.4 IBF, #10 World Boxing Organization welterweight contender Rafael Jackiewicz (38-9-1, 19 KO’s) on October 8th at the Ponds Forge Arena, Sheffield, Yorkshire, UK.
Matthew Hatton hoping to fight Senchenko for WBA title, Alvarez and Witter are also options
By Sean McDaniel: European Boxing Union (EBU) welterweight champion Matthew Hatton (41-4-2, 16 KO’s) is hoping to challenge WBA welterweight champion Vyacheslav Senchenko (31-0, 20 KO’s) in his next fight. Fighting for a world title has been a dream for Hatton, the brother of former two division world champion Ricky Hatton, all his life. However, fighting and beating Senchenko won’t give Hatton much respect or credibility among boxing fans, because Senchenko is considered one of the two paper champions in the welterweight division.
Saul Alvarez vs. Vyacheslav Senchenko not looking good
By Dan Ambrose: The proposed bout between unbeaten welterweight/junior middleweight contender Saul Alvarez (35-0-1, 26 KO’s) and unbeaten World Boxing Association (WBA) welterweight champion Vyacheslav Senchenko (31-0, 20 KO’s) looks like it won’t be taking place. Fightnews is reporting that the negotiations aren’t working out between the two fighters.