Malignaggi Says Khan is Ducking Maidana, Wants Respect - Boxing News
He also says he doesn't want to fight Khan on a Golden BOy date, he felt when he fought Diaz on that date he got robbed. He also says he would fight Khan and Maidana.
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Malignaggi Says Khan is Ducking Maidana, Wants Respect - Boxing News
He also says he doesn't want to fight Khan on a Golden BOy date, he felt when he fought Diaz on that date he got robbed. He also says he would fight Khan and Maidana.
If Khan doesn't fight Maidana then he is obviously ducking him. It looks a bit pathetic, but then Khan usually looks somewhat pathetic.
You have to admire Malignaggi in a way, he really would fight anybody. No way he should allow a Diaz 1 situation to ever happen again though, it just wouldn't be right.
Con is pretty much ducking any one that can punch. He has no confidence in his chin.
Powderpuff is clearly ducking Khan.
While I don't have much respect for his punch power, I have grown to respect Malignaggi as a person. He spoke out about the suspicions concerning Pacquiao's methods, before half of boxing was curious. Now, despite a huge paycheck for a fight with one of the few boxers that I feel he has a shot at KOing, he speaks the truth in that Khan doesn't want to fight a dangerous puncher.
Fight Maidana Khan. You'll look like a fool if you duck yet another puncher. Once you defeat the puncher (if you don't get KTFO), then you can go on to face Malignaggi.
[quote=TheBranMan;836164]While I don't have much respect for his punch power, I have grown to respect Malignaggi as a person. He spoke out about the suspicions concerning Pacquiao's methods, before half of boxing was curious. Now, despite a huge paycheck for a fight with one of the few boxers that I feel he has a shot at KOing, he speaks the truth in that Khan doesn't want to fight a dangerous puncher.
Fight Maidana Khan. You'll look like a fool if you duck yet another puncher. Once you defeat the puncher (if you don't get KTFO), then you can go on to face Malignaggi.[/quote]
I bet he is thinking the exact opposite. Paulie has a bigger name than Maidana especially in New York and Maidana is a riskier fight. Beat Paulie and then take on the riskier fight. I agree though Kotelnik, Salita, and now Paulie. Sense a pattern here?
Khan is ducking Maidana and if he doesnt fight him it really shows that he doesnt want to get involved with the fighters who have power at 140. I think he should fight him, it will answer a lot of questions regarding Khan's punch resistance. I will be dissapointed if Khan fights PM right now, not in the future but just right now
I'm not so sure it's the fact he doesn't want to fight punchers....
It's more to do with him not wanting to put his career on the line to beat a fighter who not many people know anything about. Certainly not the casual sports fans whom PPV's aim to appeal to.
Put the true people who know boxing IMO will know that if Khan beats Maidana would be more on an achievement than beating PM. I think Maidana because of his stlye would be more of a threat than PM.
The people who 'know boxing' don't necessarily line Khan's pockets though.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tam Seddon
Plus the people who know boxing will be quick to point out just how limited and talentless Maidana is if Khan beats him anyway.
But what if Maidana sparks Khan out in similar fashion to Prescott? Then it shows how Khan will never be able to handle a power punch. This is why I think he needs to fight him and show people that he can handle him, if hes so limited why not fight him? Khan keeps his title and answers some questions regarding weather he can take a dig and how he handles an agressive 140 fighter.
Surprised Malignaggi is saying this, but it is something we already know. Thought he would give the politically correct answer, a bit like Clottey fighting Pac man.
I disagree with that. Maidana, while an exciting fighter, is largely unproven. Malignaggi has demonstrated that he is among the best 140lb'ers in the world and if not an elite fighter than he is just a step below. All fighting Maidana would prove is that a) Khan can take a punch or b) that he's become a good enough fighter to avoid getting hit by a relatively crude and unproven slugger. Beating Malignaggi would demonstrate that Khan had arrived as a legitimate fighter.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tam Seddon
Disagree. I agree with Tam.Quote:
Originally Posted by CFHI disagree with that. Maidana, while an exciting fighter, is largely unproven. Malignaggi has demonstrated that he is among the best 140lb'ers in the world and if not an elite fighter than he is just a step below. All fighting Maidana would prove is that a) Khan can take a punch or b) that he's become a good enough fighter to avoid getting hit by a relatively crude and unproven slugger. Beating Malignaggi would demonstrate that Khan had arrived as a legitimate fighter.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tam Seddon
Khan has already arrived as a legitimate fighter. He is ranked in the top five at his weight class in almost every poll. He has beat Kotelnik and Salita with ease both of which are top twenty junior welterweights and are decent boxers. However, Khan hasn't proved he can beat a big puncher on the top level. In addition, vacating a belt to avoid fighting his mandatory fight reflects a lack of confidence and really is unchampion-like especially if Maidana is "relatively crude and unproven." Why not extend your reign as champion and face Paulie in a title fight after dispatching of a "relatively crude" Maidana?
You disagree that Maidana is not as big of a threat as Paulie?
rankings don't really mean crap today, Kotelnik and Salita are both garbage, IMO Maidana was robbed against Kotelnik and well i view him as an equal threat as Malignaggi, Kotelnik has raw power and a relentless style, but Malignaggi has speed and overall better boxing skills than Maidana, and what he lacks in punching power he makes up for with his china and heart, both would be good fights for Khan, but i think Maidana has been waiting around for his shot a lot longer than PaulieQuote:
Originally Posted by RantcatratDisagree. I agree with Tam.Quote:
Originally Posted by CFHI disagree with that. Maidana, while an exciting fighter, is largely unproven. Malignaggi has demonstrated that he is among the best 140lb'ers in the world and if not an elite fighter than he is just a step below. All fighting Maidana would prove is that a) Khan can take a punch or b) that he's become a good enough fighter to avoid getting hit by a relatively crude and unproven slugger. Beating Malignaggi would demonstrate that Khan had arrived as a legitimate fighter.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tam Seddon
Khan has already arrived as a legitimate fighter. He is ranked in the top five at his weight class in almost every poll. He has beat Kotelnik and Salita with ease both of which are top twenty junior welterweights and are decent boxers. However, Khan hasn't proved he can beat a big puncher on the top level. In addition, vacating a belt to avoid fighting his mandatory fight reflects a lack of confidence and really is unchampion-like especially if Maidana is "relatively crude and unproven." Why not extend your reign as champion and face Paulie in a title fight after dispatching of a "relatively crude" Maidana?
You disagree that Maidana is not as big of a threat as Paulie?
Khan has agreed terms with Maidana to fight him according to boxing scene. He might have a fight beforehand but apparently he's going to fight him at some point. It's a hell of a risky fight for Khan. :)
It's a risk that needs to be taken for Khan though and if it pays off it will fill Khan with so much confidence. He does need to fight a fighter like Maidana over a PM fight im certain of that.
I think it can be argued both ways to be honest. I'm a fan of Khan and Maidana, but all Maidana has is a punch and he's still relatively unproven. He might end up as a better fighter than Malignaggi, but he's hasn't demonstrated that yet. It wouldn't surprise me to see Khan completely outclass Maidana, but I would be surprised if he completely outclassed Malignaggi. I'd rather see Khan - Maidana, but I think Malignaggi is a better fighter.Quote:
Originally Posted by RantcatratDisagree. I agree with Tam.Quote:
Originally Posted by CFHI disagree with that. Maidana, while an exciting fighter, is largely unproven. Malignaggi has demonstrated that he is among the best 140lb'ers in the world and if not an elite fighter than he is just a step below. All fighting Maidana would prove is that a) Khan can take a punch or b) that he's become a good enough fighter to avoid getting hit by a relatively crude and unproven slugger. Beating Malignaggi would demonstrate that Khan had arrived as a legitimate fighter.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tam Seddon
Khan has already arrived as a legitimate fighter. He is ranked in the top five at his weight class in almost every poll. He has beat Kotelnik and Salita with ease both of which are top twenty junior welterweights and are decent boxers. However, Khan hasn't proved he can beat a big puncher on the top level. In addition, vacating a belt to avoid fighting his mandatory fight reflects a lack of confidence and really is unchampion-like especially if Maidana is "relatively crude and unproven." Why not extend your reign as champion and face Paulie in a title fight after dispatching of a "relatively crude" Maidana?
You disagree that Maidana is not as big of a threat as Paulie?
I agree with what your saying because long term I would like to see Khan fight PM. But my point is that Maidana can ONLY punch and this is a fight that Khan needs to get involved in to show that hes improving as a fighter. It's not that I am disagreeing with a fight with PM, I just believe that Khan still has a question mark against fighters with power. After Prescott put the beat down on Khan I bet a lot of people thought he would be a top man, but he wasnt he was just an ordinary fighter who can bang.Quote:
Originally Posted by CFHI think it can be argued both ways to be honest. I'm a fan of Khan and Maidana, but all Maidana has is a punch and he's still relatively unproven. He might end up as a better fighter than Malignaggi, but he's hasn't demonstrated that yet. It wouldn't surprise me to see Khan completely outclass Maidana, but I would be surprised if he completely outclassed Malignaggi. I'd rather see Khan - Maidana, but I think Malignaggi is a better fighter.Quote:
Originally Posted by RantcatratDisagree. I agree with Tam.Quote:
Originally Posted by CFH
Khan has already arrived as a legitimate fighter. He is ranked in the top five at his weight class in almost every poll. He has beat Kotelnik and Salita with ease both of which are top twenty junior welterweights and are decent boxers. However, Khan hasn't proved he can beat a big puncher on the top level. In addition, vacating a belt to avoid fighting his mandatory fight reflects a lack of confidence and really is unchampion-like especially if Maidana is "relatively crude and unproven." Why not extend your reign as champion and face Paulie in a title fight after dispatching of a "relatively crude" Maidana?
You disagree that Maidana is not as big of a threat as Paulie?
For Khan Maidana does pose a threat because he has the power and an agressive style. Maidana IMO poses a lot more of a threat to Khan than PM. So back to my original point that Khan needs to fight a guy of Maidana's style to prove a lot to the fans regarding his ability to fight a guy with power. This is why if Khan doesnt fight him there isnt really an excuse. Maidana is the mandatory for the fight and he has earned the right for the shot at the title. Khan needs to get his act together because he has the ability to beat Madiana and he knows it. This is why it's annoying that hes not fighting him.
I don't think that beating Maidana really proves he's improved that much. When you look at the Prescott fight it's clear to see that Khan pretty much just got caught and that can happen to any fighter at any point. Nobody knows what would have happened had Khan stayed out of trouble that round.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tam SeddonI agree with what your saying because long term I would like to see Khan fight PM. But my point is that Maidana can ONLY punch and this is a fight that Khan needs to get involved in to show that hes improving as a fighter. It's not that I am disagreeing with a fight with PM, I just believe that Khan still has a question mark against fighters with power. After Prescott put the beat down on Khan I bet a lot of people thought he would be a top man, but he wasnt he was just an ordinary fighter who can bang.Quote:
Originally Posted by CFHI think it can be argued both ways to be honest. I'm a fan of Khan and Maidana, but all Maidana has is a punch and he's still relatively unproven. He might end up as a better fighter than Malignaggi, but he's hasn't demonstrated that yet. It wouldn't surprise me to see Khan completely outclass Maidana, but I would be surprised if he completely outclassed Malignaggi. I'd rather see Khan - Maidana, but I think Malignaggi is a better fighter.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rantcatrat
For Khan Maidana does pose a threat because he has the power and an agressive style. Maidana IMO poses a lot more of a threat to Khan than PM. So back to my original point that Khan needs to fight a guy of Maidana's style to prove a lot to the fans regarding his ability to fight a guy with power. This is why if Khan doesnt fight him there isnt really an excuse. Maidana is the mandatory for the fight and he has earned the right for the shot at the title. Khan needs to get his act together because he has the ability to beat Madiana and he knows it. This is why it's annoying that hes not fighting him.
I don't even understand the 'he needs to fight a guy with power' scenario that people are obsessing over either. He has possibly the weakeast punch resistance in the sport. It doesn't need a hard hitter to KO him. Any moderately decent puncher at world level can probably do it, so surely it's more of a danger for him to fight somebody who can hit, but also has the skills to land at a decent rate...rather than wanting to see him in with a guy who can basically slug.
The chance of him getting ko'd doesn't necessarily go up inline with his opponents power at 140. In fact i'd imagine Tim Bradley has a far greater chance of ko'ing him than Maidana does.
Totally agree 100% with that. The more skilled fighter with a half decent dig is more of a gamble than a wild big puncher for me.Quote:
Originally Posted by onoI don't think that beating Maidana really proves he's improved that much. When you look at the Prescott fight it's clear to see that Khan pretty much just got caught and that can happen to any fighter at any point. Nobody knows what would have happened had Khan stayed out of trouble that round.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tam SeddonI agree with what your saying because long term I would like to see Khan fight PM. But my point is that Maidana can ONLY punch and this is a fight that Khan needs to get involved in to show that hes improving as a fighter. It's not that I am disagreeing with a fight with PM, I just believe that Khan still has a question mark against fighters with power. After Prescott put the beat down on Khan I bet a lot of people thought he would be a top man, but he wasnt he was just an ordinary fighter who can bang.Quote:
Originally Posted by CFH
For Khan Maidana does pose a threat because he has the power and an agressive style. Maidana IMO poses a lot more of a threat to Khan than PM. So back to my original point that Khan needs to fight a guy of Maidana's style to prove a lot to the fans regarding his ability to fight a guy with power. This is why if Khan doesnt fight him there isnt really an excuse. Maidana is the mandatory for the fight and he has earned the right for the shot at the title. Khan needs to get his act together because he has the ability to beat Madiana and he knows it. This is why it's annoying that hes not fighting him.
I don't even understand the 'he needs to fight a guy with power' scenario that people are obsessing over either. He has possibly the weakeast punch resistance in the sport. It doesn't need a hard hitter to KO him. Any moderately decent puncher at world level can probably do it, so surely it's more of a danger for him to fight somebody who can hit, but also has the skills to land at a decent rate...rather than wanting to see him in with a guy who can basically slug.
The chance of him getting ko'd doesn't necessarily go up inline with his opponents power at 140. In fact i'd imagine Tim Bradley has a far greater chance of ko'ing him than Maidana does.