Paulie Malignaggi: “I dont think the Manny Pacquiao we saw beat Brandon Rios would beat Tim Bradley”

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Recently I had the opportunity to interview former 2 time world champion Paulie “The Magic Man” Malignaggi. The Magic Man also doubles as a renowned and respected boxing analyst/commentator for Showtime and Fox Sports 1. Malignaggi discussed a variety of topics which included his upcoming Brooklyn turf war with Zab “Super” Judah, Manny Pacquiao’s most recent performance against Brandon Rios and the likelihood of a possible mega bout with Floyd Mayweather. Also talk of the Froch VS Groves controversy, the performances of Adonis Stevenson and Sergey Kovalev and much more. Please tune in.

Topics
Pacquiao’s recent comeback performance against Brandon Rios

The possibility of a Mega bout with Floyd Mayweather

The upcoming Brooklyn turf war between Paulie Malignaggi and Zab Judah

Froch VS Groves controversy

The performances of Sergey Kovalev and Adonis Stevenson

Malignaggi’s growing media career

Quotes
“I thought Pacquiao fought a smart intelligent fight against Rios”

“It’s ironic Manny finally agreed to random drug testing now”

“If Manny had agreed to random drug testing we would have had Mayweather-Pacquiao 5 years ago”

“I don’t think we would get the same fight now under random drug test rules as we would have got 5 years ago”

“Manny did not seem to have the same devastating power against Rios as he has done in the past against bigger opponents Antonio Margarito and Miguel Cotto”

“I don’t think the Manny Pacquiao we saw beat Brandon Rios would beat Tim Bradley”

“I would definitely like to see Manny Pacquiao Timothy Bradley in a rematch before we talk about Mayweather”

“Froch Groves stoppage in my opinion could have ruined a really scintillating finish”

“My advantages are ring intelligence and being the younger fighter”

“Fans are looking forward to seeing two kings, same stage, same town”

It was indeed a pleasure speaking with former 2 time world champion Paule “The Magic Man” Malignaggi. His unique perspective on all aspects of boxing made this interview extremely intriguing and thought provoking, I wish him luck with his boxing and media careers. I thank The Magic man for his time and effort I wish him future success.

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41 Responses to "Paulie Malignaggi: “I dont think the Manny Pacquiao we saw beat Brandon Rios would beat Tim Bradley”"
  1. Eddy says:

    I agree with Paullie. Good thing Pacquiao prepared to fight against Rios in Macau and not Bradley…gimme a break. By the way, if Pacquiao would have agreed to the random testing 5 years ago, I wonder what other excuse Mayweather would’ve had after that was greed to. Now that Manny is welcoming the tests, it’s still not enough and the cloud of suspicion is being held over his head by a guy like PM who is just trying to stay relevant in boxing. I respect PM for his boxing insight but everyone knows that he’s just bitter cause he knows that He vs. Pacquiao was never seriously entertained by anyone, not even his backers…

    • tombabauts says:

      Pick one excuse after Pac agreed on drug testing.

      1. I ain’t fighting Top Rank fighters. So Pac needs to leave Arum.
      2. I am a rich coward. I’m scared for my health and self-preservation.
      3. I’ll give you $40M guarantee but 0% of PPV sales(which is estimated to go as high as $200M)
      4.

      • bert says:

        all of the above

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        • jess says:

          If you want to win on a bet, choose the opponent of the boxer who Pauline Malignaggi says will win the fight. Your wining the bet is as sure as a new day coming up tomorrow. Still only a few boxing fan know who Pauline is? All i know of him is a boxer who 90 % of his time in the ring is spent on running scared while throwing kid’s punches. What a loser indeed>

    • erap estrada says:

      Bitter. Bitter. Bitter.

      That’s how to describe PM.

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    • shtclljm says:

      Why would Gayweather demand for anything?

      1. The FACT that Pacquiao was number 1 pound for pound at that time.
      2. GAYWEATHER IS BIGGER THAN HIM ANYWAY.
      3. The REASON why GAYWEATHER RETIRED IS TO AVOID GOOD FIGHTHERS ON THIER PRIME.
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    • jess says:

      It is unfortunate to hear the comment that the Pacquiao the world saw beating Rios is not capable of defeating Bradley coming from a class B or class C boxer. I would love to see Malignaggi squaring off with Rios and I predict Rios will win within the first two rounds by a chilling KO. Malignaggi ranks No. 1 among boxers who fights and promotes his talent with his mouth and not with his fists. Look at his records! Most of his wins were against class D boxers and his KO win rate is amateurish. What he is doing is to badmouth Class A boxers to anger them so a match with them can be arranged so either he loses or draws he gets a much much prize than he is getting in his fight. Is he fighting for a US million now as a prize. There would be no crazy promoter who will do this!!

  2. Landerskie says:

    Malignaggi is like a vagina.

  3. kdd says:

    malignaggi should take all the steroids and meth or whatever the world can provide..I guarantee you his punching power will stay the same…what a loser

  4. kdd says:

    people wouldn’t know the difference even if he did..actually boxing scene and league official should promote and endorse malignaggi to take them..just for him..

  5. datu says:

    malignaggi is too envious of pacquiao…rated D class fighter in pugilism.

  6. maligna gay says:

    but pacman beated bradley already he even put bradley on a wheelchair lol … malignagi dumb ass

  7. henny o says:

    Bradley’s pussy is aching to have another huge payday again despite running away from pacman.
    Malina”who?’ want to be in the ring with Pacman too, his pussy is also aching for a big payday.

  8. kdd says:

    but I do agree pacquiao would have a more difficult time with Bradley than before when he dominated him..it will be a totally different fight..sad to admit

    • erap estrada says:

      Of course it will be. Tim’s gonna double his skill in running. And Pac will have a hard time doing catch-up but that straight left will eventually land on Tim’s face. This time it won’t be a wheelchair for Tim, it will be a stretcher.

  9. allan says:

    Hey Paulie, did Bradley beat Pacman in the first place when they fought? Everybody knows what happened.

  10. Marvin says:

    Still hurtin from the beating he got by Hatton. Gayweather is still lookin for excuses not fight Pacquiao. Bunch of Showtime pussies.

  11. Gary says:

    yo paulie, pacman put tim on a wheelchair, what you talking about

  12. erap estrada says:

    Poor Malignaggi. So Bitter. So Envious. Get a life.

  13. datu says:

    nevermind those pussies…paulie and bradley are both easy opponents for the pacman..their girly punch can’t hurt ..

  14. bong hilario says:

    Poor Paula or Paulina?He’s so bitter and envious of the Pac. 5 judges have reviewed the fight between Manny & Tim… and you knew b4 who the real winner was.

  15. lionel says:

    @ Kdd, do you think Manny Pacquiao will figth Bradley the same way in their first bout? Of course not, new approach and style would be develop again against Bradley by Pacquiao, and the feeling of intimidation from Bradley is always there.

  16. Herminio Hernando says:

    Paulie also picked Rios to beat Pacquiao. Look it up on Youtube.

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  18. HAHAHAHA WHATS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THEN AND NOW? THE MONEY IS STILL THERE? A LOT OF PEOPLE ARE SAYING ESPECIALLY THE LEGIONS OF FLOYDIOTS THAT PACQUAIO IS DECLINING, SO WHAT NOW? AINT THE REASON FLOYD WANTED THE OSDT IS BECA– USE OF PACQUAIOS UNUSUAL WINNINGS AGAINTS BIGGER FIGHTERS RIGHT? SO NOW THAT THEYRE SAYING THAT PACQUAIO IS DECLINING AND PACQUAIO IS TAKING THE TEST PLUS THE MONEY IS STILL THERE AND HASNT GONE AWAY, NOW THEYRE SAYING ITS TOO LATE???

    HAHAHAHAHA!!! AMERICANS PROTECTING THEYRE LEGACY IN BOXING!
    REAL TALK, FLOYD MAYWEATHER IS ALL ABOUT MONEY! HE FIGHTS FOR THE MONEY NOW AND NOT HOLD ON TO THE BELTS TO AVOID MANDATORY FIGHT WITH ANYONE HE DUCKS!
    HE’S A PRIZE FIGHTER NOW AND ALL ABOUT THE BENJAMINS!
    SADLY, THERE’S NO AMOUNT OF MONEY THAT CAN MAKE FLOYD MAYWEATHER GET IN THE RING WITH THE PACMAN.. THATS REAL TALK!

  19. Anonymous says:

    He dont fight Pacman to avoid stain his record…lol!!!….dont took any exagerated words just fight just know whos the real pound for pound king

  20. Anonymous says:

    really? manny wouldnt beat bradley in a rematch? wtf are you smoking. he destroyed bradley without even trying. congressman manny showed up for that fight and still wopped bradleys ass. if they meet again in april, pacman will show up and destroy him again. i dont see the debate here about bradley. the dude fuckin lost 10-11 rounds. he has NO chance at beating manny. dude is a fuckin joke.

    no matter what, floyd will never agree to fight manny. even now, there is no legit opponents left, manny is not the same as before, but he still continues to duck manny. fucking man up and take the fight.

  21. Anonymous says:

    shut up paula. you have fucking pillow fists. zab is going to kick your ass!
    stop hating on manny u faggot

  22. Bubba Jones says:

    Wow! Paulie is commenting like he knows wtf he’s talking about. LOL!! Paulie is once again saying shiiit just to hate on Pacquiao. It’s hard to take someone like Paulie seriously when his entire career has been a joke. He’s beat no one to speak of and has been used as a punching douche bag when he stepped up in competition. He only wished he was half as good as Manny was on his worst day.

  23. Anonymous says:

    Mr. Paulie, you need to focus on your fight and not focus on Pacquiao’s post fights. You are a boxer. You should know better. The lack of power from Pac was to compensate for speed and the style of fight was speed against a taller, brawler Rios. Wake up! And since when did Bradley “beat” Pacquiao. I think you and Bradley and one judge are the only ones who think Bradley won that fight.

  24. jeros says:

    is dat malig na gay? the running boxer

  25. jeros says:

    malig na gay is always kwaking he fights like a prostitute

  26. freedomj says:

    whos this malignaggi? is he a boxer? I thought a rapper. lol!

  27. nwo says:

    FLOYD was a PED user.. FACT!!.. now i know why he doesnt want pac now.. he will be exposed.. now there is no issue on the testing..looks of it, it backfired!! he will get his a$$ whoop big time with out the PED

    In a letter to Montoya dated May 23, 2012, Spitz wrote: “…(Montoya) asserted to the Nevada State Athletic Commission that (he has) received information that Golden Boy attempted to obtain an agreement from the Voluntary Anti-Doping Agency (VADA) not to disclose a potential B sample test until after the tested boxer had participated in the scheduled fight. (Montoya) further asserted that Golden Boy had entered into an agreement with the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) which contained such a provision. You have also claimed that Golden Boy entered into a contract with USADA for testing in connection with Floyd Mayweather fights which provided inadvertant use exemption that would permit a positive test to be excused if the result were inadvertant use. And that Mayweather had tested positive on three occasions which were excused under the inadvertant use provision.”

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