7/1 seems a very good price to me on mallinagi to win
broners jumping 2 divisions and is really fighting even heavier than the norm for him
am i being daft in being tempted by this?
worth a cheeky tenner?
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7/1 seems a very good price to me on mallinagi to win
broners jumping 2 divisions and is really fighting even heavier than the norm for him
am i being daft in being tempted by this?
worth a cheeky tenner?
You'll get a bigger price than that on the method of victory (Paulie by PTS). He's not going to win by KO.
I don't think he has a chance though.
yep if i go for it that was the plan, odds arent out yet tho that i can findQuote:
Originally Posted by Fenster
and im finding it hard to convince myself its a good bet, but im thinking it might be
then again if it goes to points malinagi isnt going to get any favours either, so maybe the only chance he has is a close decision and he wont get it of its a close decision
Paulie will win, I said it and I stick by it.
Who has Broner fought? Really?
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Originally Posted by Vendettos
you know what matey, i think a lot of people are seeing at as an easy win for broner which it isnt at all
but i dont think paulie will win as much as i hope he does, the lack of power is too big an issue
broner is a penis and id love to see his face smashed, but it isnt going to happen on this occasion
The issue for me is seeing how easy Paulie was to hit against Hatton, Broner hits hard in close, is very accurate and has alot more speed than Ricky. I just can't see Paulie boxing and moving away for 12 while winning rounds. He'll have to take some shot along the way, and his ego will force him to stay in the pocket. If he does this he will take a pasting IMO.
Or how easy he was to hit against Khan. I am one of the few that likes Paulie, but at the elite level, as @erics44 said, he just doesn't have the power.Quote:
Originally Posted by bzkfn
Broner beats him easily. It's a perfect first fight for Broner at 147 because Paulie can't punch. Paulie took the fight because he's rumored to be getting a 7 figure pay day. He was waiting for that level of pay day to cash out. This is it. In my opinion, he'll face Broner, lose, and move on to full-time announcing.
The only thing that gives me any pause at all on that prediction is that for the first two and half rounds Rees, who isn't close to the boxer Paulie is, touched Broner up. At the very least, Paulie can do that. I just don't think that's enough to win a fight.
I still would have liked to see Broner face Miguez Vasquez at lightweight, and there are a ton of fights to be made for him at 140, harder, tougher fights than Paulie will be.
I don't think you can make to much of Rees getting some punches in, since Broner really didn't respect his power and feel him out. Needless to say that's going to be the case here as well, and Paulie really isn't as good a boxer as a lot of people give him credit for imo. He won't outbox Broner even if he manages to avoid serious punishment.Quote:
Originally Posted by RantcatratOr how easy he was to hit against Khan. I am one of the few that likes Paulie, but at the elite level, as @erics44 said, he just doesn't have the power.Quote:
Originally Posted by bzkfn
Broner beats him easily. It's a perfect first fight for Broner at 147 because Paulie can't punch. Paulie took the fight because he's rumored to be getting a 7 figure pay day. He was waiting for that level of pay day to cash out. This is it. In my opinion, he'll face Broner, lose, and move on to full-time announcing.
The only thing that gives me any pause at all on that prediction is that for the first two and half rounds Rees, who isn't close to the boxer Paulie is, touched Broner up. At the very least, Paulie can do that. I just don't think that's enough to win a fight.
I still would have liked to see Broner face Miguez Vasquez at lightweight, and there are a ton of fights to be made for him at 140, harder, tougher fights than Paulie will be.
The only indication this may be a competitive fight is indeed Broners opposition, but all Paulie has ever proven at world level is that he's durable. Malignaggi somehow has put his stock way back up since beating that completely unknown Ukranian fellow, but 2 of his last 3 fights were ass whippings at the hands of Khan and a total nobody.
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Originally Posted by erics44
Broner has been bigger then Paulie his entire career no matter what weight class he fought in my friend. He's a freak. He started out at 135 and fought at as much as 140. 147 will not be a problem for him and he probably should be fighting there anyway. Paulie will definitely look the smaller man come fight night. Paulie's speed and shiftiness may make it appear early that we are in for a fight but he is going to get walked down.
I agree with @Fenster in that the only bet to make here is a points win and even that's a tad delusional no offense. If Paulie had some pop I could see a chance.
This will be a stroll in the park for Broner. It will be as one sided as the Khan or Hatton fights.
delusional is a little harsh dont you think? but yes i have convinced myself there is no chance of paulie winning with his only change being a very tight decision and if it is a very tight decision he wont get itQuote:
Originally Posted by IamInuitQuote:
Originally Posted by erics44
Broner has been bigger then Paulie his entire career no matter what weight class he fought in my friend. He's a freak. He started out at 135 and fought at as much as 140. 147 will not be a problem for him and he probably should be fighting there anyway. Paulie will definitely look the smaller man come fight night. Paulie's speed and shiftiness may make it appear early that we are in for a fight but he is going to get walked down.
I agree with @Fenster in that the only bet to make here is a points win and even that's a tad delusional no offense. If Paulie had some pop I could see a chance.
If Broner walks Paulie down and pastes him, I'll be highly impressed. Regardless of how big Broner is, what he walks around at and what his fight night weights are, to jump up two weight divisions, walk someone down and paste them will be impressive IMO.
I'd take Broner on a wide UD Eric...
There's a reason for broner that its this fight at this time with a guy who's past his prime, still holds a belt but got dropped by some lunch pail type fighter in his last fight. Broner overshot the weight before and didnt even try (once) to come in under. He made it in the last fight but was probably ready to move up for a while. This is probably a fast track for him to get money defenses. maidana and thurman are in the top five in line for a shot though if he beats paulie.
I hear that. Paulie is the perfect fight for anyone at 147 because he is passed his prime and he has no punching power. What's the risk? Lose on points? Even then, you don't get hurt. However, I really don't think too much should be made of it if Broner rolls through Paulie without much difficulty. Khan, Cotto, and Hatton did it too, in lighter weight classes. Frankly, Broner's opponent's have been perfect for him so far. I'm very much looking forward to Broner-Alexander, Broner-Thurman, Broner-Matthysse, Broner-Garcia. They are all fights that can be made too, as the opponents are under Golden Boy.Quote:
Originally Posted by J_Undisputed
It's also a great fight for Paulie if he was planning on cashing out soon anyway. He hadn't earned a Floyd fight. He took the next highest paying option. Thurman and Maidana fights wouldn't have paid him the same amount.
Broner vs. Matthysse...I'd ALMOST tell my wife to put her clothes back on if that fight was about to start.Quote:
Originally Posted by RantcatratI hear that. Paulie is the perfect fight for anyone at 147 because he is passed his prime and he has no punching power. What's the risk? Lose on points? Even then, you don't get hurt. However, I really don't think too much should be made of it if Broner rolls through Paulie without much difficulty. Khan, Cotto, and Hatton did it too, in lighter weight classes. Frankly, Broner's opponent's have been perfect for him so far. I'm very much looking forward to Broner-Alexander, Broner-Thurman, Broner-Matthysse, Broner-Garcia. They are all fights that can be made too, as the opponents are under Golden Boy.Quote:
Originally Posted by J_Undisputed
It's also a great fight for Paulie if he was planning on cashing out soon anyway. He hadn't earned a Floyd fight. He took the next highest paying option. Thurman and Maidana fights wouldn't have paid him the same amount.
Paulie most recently 'lost' Juan pablo Cano in a terrible decision. Broner was walking around at 160. Paulie is going to get beat up pretty good, it's all in the script.
Broner SHOULD win...and should win easily. But...i wonder about his concentration and focus leading up to this fight. Floyd lives a flashy lifestyle...but his discipline is unparralleled. Broner seems to focusing as much, if not more, on his out of ring antics...and you have to wonder if that will bite him in the ass against a real threat...especially considering how vastly overrated his defense is. I think Paulie has enough speed and experience to make it interesting for a bit...but his lack of power will not keep Broner honest.