Boxing Perspective: Juan Diaz And Paulie Malignaggi Reloaded

Observing Paulie Malignaggi's and Juan Diaz's first fight together this past August, I took heavy notice of the clash of their styles.

Malignaggi is faster, he reminds me of a spider cricket; hard to catch. Diaz packs a heavier punch. Malignaggi is punching twice the rate, thus could be equivalent to a power punch or just more precise. Although regarded as an elite lightweight, Diaz was obviously not prepared for the fight and it showed.

Malignaggi completely dominated the majority of the rounds and proved to be a test for Diaz. Could Diaz's performance against Juan Manuel Marquez be comparable to his style against the Magic Man? What has he not changed and why did he not adjust his technique? Juan Diaz got a wake up call against Malignaggi, let's see on Saturday in Chicago if he answers it.

Malignaggi was in tune for the match and well aware he needed an adjustment from his former trainer after he barely showed and projected any skill against Ricky Hatton. He was very focused when it was time to go up against the Baby Bull. Now... Full Boxing Article here...