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Paulie wasn't a great test solely because he doesn't have power though, his boxing skills are up there with all the top guys around the division aside from Floyd. It may well have been a good learning experience for Broner, have to remember he's still very young.
Precisely.. That's why it irritates me when people regarded Paulie as some kinda test.. I dont mean to knock on him but he's a recycled fighter and a safe stepping stone for these up n coming guys because he can't punch through a wet paper bag.

WHen you are facing featherfisted guys like Paulie, you have one less thing to think about .. You dont have to be concerened about the incoming punches which gives you more freedom to do whatever you want..
Fairly true, although even against Paulie people aren't just completely unworried about getting hit. When you are fighting someone with good conventional boxing skills and footwork, it's much harder to get yourself in position to do real damage, especially as a counter puncher. I think Matthyse would beat Broner because he can actually box and control the ring as well as hitting really hard.