I don't really like either fighter but based on recent history I have to say Malinaggi by decision and here's why.

1. Ricky Hatton has trouble making weight therefore he fights in spurts

2. Ricky changed trainers which given his previous style doesn't seem like a fit to me, Floyd Sr. has never done much for fighters after they have peaked bar De la Hoya

3. Hatton had PLENTY of trouble with another light hitting, strong chinned, southpaw Luis Collazo....Malinaggi is even slicker than him.


The only issue I see with Paulie is that #1 he's a fag and #2 he has fragile hands.