On reflection Malignaggi is probably done at the top. He can't beat the top fighters without anything to keep them honest. I don't think Khan is anywhere near the level of a Hatton nor a Cotto, but he got the job done so fair play on that. I still can't stand him though and think there has been nothing but cheating and careful matchmaking that has kept him safe.

If they put him in with the best in the division, he falls short because they will rock him and regularly. Paulie was able to touch him when he wanted and Khan does leak a lot of punches. Paulie landed on no defence Hatton far less than on Khan. Others will have no problem cutting Khan off and punching between or under his high guard. Aside from good handspeed, Khan has no power. He won't be able to keep a good stalker at bay for long. The Hatton that fought Paulie flattens Amir Khan horribly.