Khan and Mitchell have words....

[Hornfinger]

Although I hate to admit it I think Khan would take him. I'd be rooting for Mitchell all the way though and the weight class would be vital. LW Mitchell has a chance LWW no chance IMO.

unfortunately i think you're right. Khan is naturally bigger. if mitchell could turn it into a brawl though.....

I'd be screaming mitchell on that boy has grafted where as khan has been given it on a plate.

[rjj tszyu]

Although I hate to admit it I think Khan would take him. I'd be rooting for Mitchell all the way though and the weight class would be vital. LW Mitchell has a chance LWW no chance IMO.

unfortunately i think you're right. Khan is naturally bigger. if mitchell could turn it into a brawl though.....

I'd be screaming mitchell on that boy has grafted where as khan has been given it on a plate.

To be fair to Khan though he must have done some graft in the ams to make the Olympic team. That made him a big name overnight before he even turned pro and then he has taken on relatively easy opposition and become a world champ against someone who has to be regarded as a weak champion and his first defence was against a weak challenger. Paulie is the best he has fought, he just doesn't have the power to worry Khan so again it's an easy route fight IMO.

[skel1983]

Mitchell has also had a lot of injurys which have set him back a year or two, Paulie has al so had a dig at Mitchell for calling him weak check this out..

Paulie Malignaggi Attacks Kevin Mitchell Over Khan Jab
Posted by: Mark Vester on 04-30-2010.

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By Mark Vester

Junior welterweight Paulie Malignaggi has shredded Kevin Mitchell over some earlier verbal jabs that were directed at WBA champion Amir Khan. Mitchell, speaking with BBC Sport , had some very critical words about Khan's selection of opponent for his American debut on May 15.

Mitchell said Amir ducked away from the challenge of fighting his mandatory, Marcos Maidana, and instead agreed to fight an opponent who was easier. Mitchell returns to action on the same day in the UK, and takes on former champion Michael Katsidis.

"He took Paulie Malignaggi instead of taking on his number one mandatory [Marcos Maidana], so I think the Americans know the score as well. It's been proven, anyone who can half-punch, Khan's vulnerable against and Maidana can proper punch, which is why they are keeping away from him," Mitchell said. "

"He's got an easier opponent than me, definitely - a non-puncher, someone who doesn't throw many, an old boy and someone who Ricky Hatton knocked out two years ago. I'm taking on a ferocious, come-forward puncher who's as angry as they come."

Malignaggi was quick to fire back. He blasted Mitchell and gave him a warning to keep his mouth shut.

"Kevin Mitchell wants to speak my name? You got something to say? Say it to my face. This is the only time, your going to be famous, when Paulie Malignaggi mentions your name. You’ve been cuddled more then Khan has man. Talking about your in a tougher fight, your fighting a human punching bag. If you can’t beat a punching bag, you might as well retire - because you suck!" - Malignaggi yelled off.

"So, watch your mouth chump, because wishes do come true....ask Amir Khan. But I make dreams turn into nightmares. So worry about your fight and Katsidis."


Very sensitive our Paulie

[rjj tszyu]

Mitchell has also had a lot of injurys which have set him back a year or two, Paulie has al so had a dig at Mitchell for calling him weak check this out..

Paulie Malignaggi Attacks Kevin Mitchell Over Khan Jab
Posted by: Mark Vester on 04-30-2010.

>>>Click Here For Tons of More Breaking Boxing News, Articles and Insider Information<<<

By Mark Vester

Junior welterweight Paulie Malignaggi has shredded Kevin Mitchell over some earlier verbal jabs that were directed at WBA champion Amir Khan. Mitchell, speaking with BBC Sport , had some very critical words about Khan's selection of opponent for his American debut on May 15.

Mitchell said Amir ducked away from the challenge of fighting his mandatory, Marcos Maidana, and instead agreed to fight an opponent who was easier. Mitchell returns to action on the same day in the UK, and takes on former champion Michael Katsidis.

"He took Paulie Malignaggi instead of taking on his number one mandatory [Marcos Maidana], so I think the Americans know the score as well. It's been proven, anyone who can half-punch, Khan's vulnerable against and Maidana can proper punch, which is why they are keeping away from him," Mitchell said. "

"He's got an easier opponent than me, definitely - a non-puncher, someone who doesn't throw many, an old boy and someone who Ricky Hatton knocked out two years ago. I'm taking on a ferocious, come-forward puncher who's as angry as they come."

Malignaggi was quick to fire back. He blasted Mitchell and gave him a warning to keep his mouth shut.

"Kevin Mitchell wants to speak my name? You got something to say? Say it to my face. This is the only time, your going to be famous, when Paulie Malignaggi mentions your name. You’ve been cuddled more then Khan has man. Talking about your in a tougher fight, your fighting a human punching bag. If you can’t beat a punching bag, you might as well retire - because you suck!" - Malignaggi yelled off.

"So, watch your mouth chump, because wishes do come true....ask Amir Khan. But I make dreams turn into nightmares. So worry about your fight and Katsidis."


Very sensitive our Paulie

The real shame for Paulie is he has NO power, but that is what is starting to make him a laughing stock in the boxing world.

[boxingbantz]

Five KOs in 30 fights is pretty pitiful, let's be honest. I pointed it out to him yesterday and I think that is why he called me a faggot. Obviously hit a nerve.

[Hornfinger]

Although I hate to admit it I think Khan would take him. I'd be rooting for Mitchell all the way though and the weight class would be vital. LW Mitchell has a chance LWW no chance IMO.

unfortunately i think you're right. Khan is naturally bigger. if mitchell could turn it into a brawl though.....

I'd be screaming mitchell on that boy has grafted where as khan has been given it on a plate.

To be fair to Khan though he must have done some graft in the ams to make the Olympic team. That made him a big name overnight before he even turned pro and then he has taken on relatively easy opposition and become a world champ against someone who has to be regarded as a weak champion and his first defence was against a weak challenger. Paulie is the best he has fought, he just doesn't have the power to worry Khan so again it's an easy route fight IMO.

Of course khan grafted in the ams, my old coach used to train him and there was a pic of him aged 15 or 16 with the british team hanging in the gym. But I think we're all in agreement that despit prescott, khan has been wrapped in cotton wool and been handed everything on a plate as a pro.

[boxingbantz]

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Of course khan grafted in the ams, my old coach used to train him and there was a pic of him aged 15 or 16 with the british team hanging in the gym. But I think we're all in agreement that despit prescott, khan has been wrapped in cotton wool and been handed everything on a plate as a pro.

Definitely.

[ono]

Although I hate to admit it I think Khan would take him. I'd be rooting for Mitchell all the way though and the weight class would be vital. LW Mitchell has a chance LWW no chance IMO.

unfortunately i think you're right. Khan is naturally bigger. if mitchell could turn it into a brawl though.....

I'd be screaming mitchell on that boy has grafted where as khan has been given it on a plate.

Yeah but that's because Mitchell didn't win a silver medal at the Olympics, as the countries sole representative when he was just 17 years old.

Mitchell has also been matched with opponents who he should comfortably beat right up until the Katsidis fight.

[Hornfinger]

I disagree johannsen was always going to be a hard fight for him.