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 defeats Juan Díaz in their 2nd fight
On December 12, 2009 Paulie Malignaggi fought Juan Díaz for the WBO-NABO 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.
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 Lovemore N'dou
On June 16, 2007 Paulie Malignaggi fought Lovemore N'dou for the IBF super lightweight title. Malignaggi was 26 years old with a record of 22-1, and N'dou was 35 with a record of 45-8-1. Malignaggi was coming off a win and N'dou was on a 6-fight winning streak. Malignaggi won via unanimous decision. Crowned the new super lightweight champion.
4. Paulie Malignaggi defeats Pablo César Cano
On October 20, 2012 Paulie Malignaggi defended his WBA welterweight title against Pablo César Cano. Malignaggi was 31 years old with a record of 31-4, and Cano was 23 with a record of 26-1-1. Malignaggi was on a 4-fight winning streak and Cano was on a 3-fight winning streak. Malignaggi won via split decision. Defended the title.