Best fights of Paulie Malignaggi
Over 16 years as a professional, Paulie Malignaggi has compiled a 36-8 (7) record, including 17 title fights across two weight classes. Here are his best fights.
1. Paulie Malignaggi loses to Ricky Hatton via KO
On November 22, 2008 Paulie Malignaggi fought Ricky Hatton for the IBO and The Ring super lightweight titles. Malignaggi was 27 years old with a record of 25-1, and Hatton was 30 with a record of 44-1. Malignaggi was on a 4-fight winning streak and Hatton was coming off a win. Hatton stopped Malignaggi via TKO in the 11th round. Failed to capture the title. Lasted into the 11th round.
2. Paulie Malignaggi KOs Vyacheslav Senchenko
On April 29, 2012 Paulie Malignaggi fought Vyacheslav Senchenko for the WBA welterweight title. Malignaggi was 31 years old with a record of 30-4, and Senchenko was 35 with a record of 32-0. Malignaggi was on a 3-fight winning streak and Senchenko was on an undefeated 32-fight winning streak. Malignaggi stopped Vyacheslav Senchenko via TKO in the 9th round. Crowned the new welterweight champion.
3. Paulie Malignaggi defeats Juan Díaz in their 2nd fight
On December 12, 2009 Paulie Malignaggi fought Juan Díaz for the WBONABO super lightweight title. It was their second meeting. Malignaggi was 29 years old with a record of 26-3, and Díaz was 26 with a record of 35-2. Malignaggi was coming off a loss, while Díaz was coming off a win. Malignaggi won via unanimous decision. Crowned the new super lightweight champion.
4. Paulie Malignaggi loses to Miguel Cotto via unanimous decision
On June 10, 2006 Paulie Malignaggi fought Miguel Cotto for the WBO super lightweight title. Malignaggi was 25 years old with a record of 21-0, and Cotto was 25 with a record of 26-0. Malignaggi was on an undefeated 21-fight winning streak and Cotto was on an undefeated 26-fight winning streak. Malignaggi lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Cotto.