Juan Diaz - Paulie Malignaggi : Done Deal for 22nd August.

[killersheep]

This fight will be a confidence builder for Diaz. Completely one-sided.

[Fenster]

Probably so, I guess they think little risk fair amount of reward since Paulie's got a noticeable name but just because we all know his name does that mean we think he's that good, I don't know, Fenster goes on and on about his silky skills, winning personality and great smile, but I don't see it personally.

Don't be dissing Powderpuff, Ouma.

As has been already worked out, the fact it's a catchweight contest just means Diaz will have the option of moving up or down. Good thinking by his mob, considering it's an easy fight, amazing that Powderpuff still carries a modicum of clout though.

[DaxxKahn]

With the pace Diaz sets early on and his killer instinct I have to pick him, Diaz has only proven to inravel when cut, I don't think Paulie will get such a break nor do I think Paulie can keep Diaz off of him.

Juan Diaz by Brutal KO

[Rocky Balboa]

I pick Juan Diaz by KO in the later rounds. Malignaggi just doesn't have the strength to keep him off.

[OumaFan]

Or the skill. Malignaggi's not that slick really.

The more I look at his greatest accomplishment, yes he went the full 12 and showed some balls and toughness (I don't hate him, the Little Mac commercial was great) but he was fighting the skeletor version of Miguel Cotto.

[Majesty]

People are saying he doesn't have the power to keep Diaz off of him. Malignaggi's gameplan isn't to keep someone off of him its to control distance and use ring generalship not to out bang someone.

I think he could outbox Diaz. Juan Manuel Marquez and Paul Malignaggi are world apart when it comes to counter punching. Marquez is someone who lets someone impose their will while he finds openings and eventually starts to beat them at their own game. Malignaggi operates behind a jab and ring generalship and Diaz hasn't had to deal with anyone thats a mover like that or that's going to stick the jab in his face like that. I'm picking Malignaggi by decision. One thing is for sure Diaz isn't going to knock him out. I think people are underestimating Pauls ring skills, but I want to see what this new trainer has done for him, apparently he is getting him back to the way he used to fight which is a good thing because if Buddy was still training him i'd have picked Diaz instead

[killersheep]

People are saying he doesn't have the power to keep Diaz off of him. Malignaggi's gameplan isn't to keep someone off of him its to control distance and use ring generalship not to out bang someone.

I think he could outbox Diaz. Juan Manuel Marquez and Paul Malignaggi are world apart when it comes to counter punching. Marquez is someone who lets someone impose their will while he finds openings and eventually starts to beat them at their own game. Malignaggi operates behind a jab and ring generalship and Diaz hasn't had to deal with anyone thats a mover like that or that's going to stick the jab in his face like that. I'm picking Malignaggi by decision. One thing is for sure Diaz isn't going to knock him out. I think people are underestimating Pauls ring skills, but I want to see what this new trainer has done for him, apparently he is getting him back to the way he used to fight which is a good thing because if Buddy was still training him i'd have picked Diaz instead

When was the last time Paulie really controlled the distance? Last time I remember him doing that was the first N'Dou fight. Malignaggi has really failed in the jab department lately too. He tends to lean out of his jabs now and only throw one at a time.

[Pugilistic]

People are saying he doesn't have the power to keep Diaz off of him. Malignaggi's gameplan isn't to keep someone off of him its to control distance and use ring generalship not to out bang someone.

I think he could outbox Diaz. Juan Manuel Marquez and Paul Malignaggi are world apart when it comes to counter punching. Marquez is someone who lets someone impose their will while he finds openings and eventually starts to beat them at their own game. Malignaggi operates behind a jab and ring generalship and Diaz hasn't had to deal with anyone thats a mover like that or that's going to stick the jab in his face like that. I'm picking Malignaggi by decision. One thing is for sure Diaz isn't going to knock him out. I think people are underestimating Pauls ring skills, but I want to see what this new trainer has done for him, apparently he is getting him back to the way he used to fight which is a good thing because if Buddy was still training him i'd have picked Diaz instead

Marquez was able to do a good job of keeping Pacquiao at range all fight but when he fought Diaz he was up against the ropes early eating shots.

Diaz is very good at cutting off the ring as he showed against Marquez plus has a decent jab himself. Paulie has a good jab yeah but it has no pop on it, Diaz will walk right through them, outwork him and rough him up on the inside.

I'm surprised quite a few people are picking Diaz to stop Paulie though.

Paulie was the guy who went 12 rounds with Cotto, took Cotto's best blows and keep trying even with his face looking like this.



If Paulie has anything, it is certainly toughness and heart. This fight is going the distance.

The Hatton stoppage was bullshit also, He was clearly losing yeah but he wasn't hurt.

[DatsiK]

And he also managed to wobble Cotto at least twice if my memory serves me correct.

[Pugilistic]

And he also managed to wobble Cotto at least twice if my memory serves me correct.

I don't remember that.

If he did well, we all know why.

Cotto at 140 = Weight drained.

[DatsiK]

And he also managed to wobble Cotto at least twice if my memory serves me correct.

Cotto at 140 = Weight drained.

I can't describe how much I hate hearing that when someone mentions how Paulie gave Cotto a good fight. It's such a lame excuse, he looked fine in the fight, it didn't effect his performance in any way and he hit harder than ever.

[OumaFan]

he was very drained, look at the difference between Cotto versus Paulie and Quintana, a much better fighter than Paulie.

his weigh in picture for the Quintana fight was downright creepy, he barely looked like a human being.

[Fenster]

Yeah it's pretty clear Cotto was weight drained considering his performances after, but I also think Cotto would have struggled to get motivated for Powderpuff.

[Pugilistic]

And he also managed to wobble Cotto at least twice if my memory serves me correct.

Cotto at 140 = Weight drained.

I can't describe how much I hate hearing that when someone mentions how Paulie gave Cotto a good fight. It's such a lame excuse, he looked fine in the fight, it didn't effect his performance in any way and he hit harder than ever.

Paulie did give him a good fight but it was reported long before that fight that Cotto was struggling to make 140 and it was evident at the weigh ins where he looked very pale and like a skelton.

No way was the Cotto at 140 stronger and healthier than the Cotto at 147.

[the wiz]

I have Paulie by decision

Paulie went the distance with Cotto who is a much stronger puncher than Diaz. And I'm sticking with my theory of Paulie away form Buddy McGirt will get himself back to the slick boxer he was.

Should be a decent fight, excited to see this one.