I still can not fathom why this guy is considered a "prick", "loudmouthed cunt", "dickhead" etc etc

Every time I listen to an interview from this guy I hear myself thinking "THANK YOU!!! I'm glad someone said it!"

3 examples spring to mind

His fight against Herman Ngoujou (Sp?) :- In his post-fight interview, he was asked whether he was hurt as he looked wobbly at one point. He attacked the question straight away.

I can't remember his exact words but he definitely said, "oh man, how did it look? Did it look bad?"

I thought "bravo", for tackling the issue and admitting you were hurt. They're the fighters you have to worry about because they're constantly improving the weaknesses they're aware of.

2nd Example

vs Juan Diaz - His post-fight tirade was not only true about the sport of boxing but he also made it clear that he had respect for Diaz - Good sportsmanship and charisma shown.

3rd Example and most recent

Amir Khan was on soccer AM a few days ago here in the U.K. They got Paulie on the phone and while he did the standard trash talk - He also gave Amir props for "going about his career in the right way and coming to the U.S early because most people who want to test their skills on the world stage want to come here. It takes some fighters from the U.K a long time to get over here, like Ricky Hatton took 40 fights to get over here" - Again, very true!!

4th bonus example

His rants on the Pacquiao/Mayweather fallout - He pretty much summed up what every non-Pac hugger was thinking. If you are clean, why not take the test? He also mentioned that the Floyd/Mosley fight was a great fight and the Pac/Clottey fight was a foregone conclusion and a bit of a smokescreen.

Again, VERY TRUE!

So why do people hate him? Does the truth hurt? Is it just the way he comes accross? His personality?

I personally think if he had any kind of power, he'd be an absolute superstar in the sport. He's charismatic, he's coherent and very, very honest.

Your thoughts?