Diaz-Malignaggi II tickets on sale today
by SC on Nov 12, 2009 9:56 AM EST
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For those in the Chicago area (or just ready to travel to the Windy City near the holidays, which I do recommend) interested in the December 12 rematch between Juan Diaz and Paulie Malignaggi at the UIC Pavilion, tickets are on sale today. They can be purchased from 8 Count Productions, Ticketmaster, and UICPavilion.com.
You know, on a fight-related note, I think one of the things so interesting about this rematch and so intriguing about the first fight is that I felt both guys were on their game. Usually when I preview a fight or start trying to make a pick, I'll think about the advantages each guy has, if any, and then try to figure out who has the best shot at executing his gameplan. Pretty simple stuff, really. Boxing itself is an art, but talking about it really isn't.
I remember I thought to myself, "If Paulie can box from the outside, he's got a shot." And then I thought, "If Diaz can get his pressure up, he should really win." Generally one guy gets it all going and the other guy does not. I picked Diaz by decision and was quite confident in that. I wound up scoring it for Paulie, who boxed really well from the outside, and Diaz to his credit put pressure on really well. It made for a really compelling style matchup. It was the best Malignaggi had looked since the first win over Lovemore N'dou. He got himself back in the game, even with the official loss.
Paulie's had some Jekyll and Hyde-style performance issues in recent years. After the Cotto loss in 2006, he was sensational against Edner Cherry and N'dou, then struggled mightily with Herman Ngoudjo and the N'dou rematch. He was routed by Ricky Hatton, then came out and gave Juan Diaz a hell of a fight. I'm not sure how I see the rematch with Diaz going just yet, but if it's like the first fight, it should be good.
The other thing I wanted to say: For those hoping that Paulie knocks Diaz out, well, keep hoping. I know not everyone follows that close, but Paulie hasn't stopped anybody since 2003.
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I’m happy this fight is happening, and mean no disrespect to Chicago as a fight town (I’m from there), but…prepare for Dawson-Johnson II level ticket sales. Capacity is 10K at the UIC Pavillion; I’d be surprised if they even half-fill it.
by El Destruyo on Nov 12, 2009 11:20 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
It won’t surprise me if they have a very tough time, too. But they chose the right location, in my opinion, and they’ve hooked up with 8 Count Productions, the major local promoter, which will hopefully help.
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"Well Howie, I think I'm going to stay outside and outjab him." -- Tex Cobb telling Howard Cosell how he would approach Larry Holmes
by SC on Nov 12, 2009 11:23 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Man, Paulie’s just so much bigger than Diaz.
After this, Diaz needs to go back down to 135. Whether there are bigger fights at 140 or not, at some point there’s something to be said for fighting at the weight where you’re at your best.
by taco pal on Nov 12, 2009 11:23 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
i really think paulie is looking right over baby bull’s head
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by battle axe of doom on Nov 12, 2009 9:05 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
This looks like its going to be a pillowfight. Not really stoking any sort of interest in me.
by cyke on Nov 12, 2009 12:59 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
yo dawg the first fight was awesome
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by battle axe of doom on Nov 12, 2009 9:06 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Rematch... Due to a accidential head bunt... PART 3 .. 2010
This will probably be stopped due to a head bunt. These two are going to come out like wild men.
by Haans Bishop on Nov 12, 2009 1:35 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Paulie Malignaggi should go ahead and fight Zab Judah next for the right to be called the “KING SHIT TALKER”. On another note if Diaz wins he should try to fight Hatton. It would be a good solid fight where seat sale would be pretty good.
by Haans Bishop on Nov 12, 2009 1:41 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Any Hatton fight is going to draw the crowd, especially if it's in Manchester
and a Hatton/Diaz match makes sense for both parties, if Ricky is serious about returning to the ring.
I see Diaz as the perfect opponent to gauge whether or not he still belongs at the world level, as he will certainly show up to fight, but is probably too small and too much of a light puncher to bother an A-game Hatton.
by thirdslip on Nov 12, 2009 2:42 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
hatton’s chin is gone, baby bull will KO him
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by battle axe of doom on Nov 12, 2009 9:06 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Either Hatton/ Marquez or Diaz would be a great fight with a knockout as the outcome, good match ups.
Malignaggi / Judah would be interesting because they fight almost the same. For one thing it would sell some tickets if the venue is in NY. It would be a home grown fight . Very interesting….
by Haans Bishop on Nov 12, 2009 10:36 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Malignaggi / Judah would be interesting because they fight almost the same.
and thats why that would be a snoozefest, unless the judah that KO’s bums with a lowblow shows up then it’ll be a WAR
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by battle axe of doom on Nov 12, 2009 10:47 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Malignaggi / Judah would be interesting because they fight almost the same.
Malignaggi is a jab-heavy right-handed fighter with zero power whose biggest asset is his brain when he uses it effectively, and he takes a horrible beating without going down. Judah is a combination-punching southpaw with fine power whose biggest asset is his speed, and he tends to fold if met by any resistance. They aren’t much alike.
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"Well Howie, I think I'm going to stay outside and outjab him." -- Tex Cobb telling Howard Cosell how he would approach Larry Holmes
by SC on Nov 13, 2009 1:44 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
That said I disagree with battle axe and think Judah-Paulie would be a pretty good fight.
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"Well Howie, I think I'm going to stay outside and outjab him." -- Tex Cobb telling Howard Cosell how he would approach Larry Holmes
by SC on Nov 13, 2009 1:45 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
it would be a good fight that i assume would draw a good crowd in nyc …. i dont like zab at all and i dont think he deserves the fight. but i wouldn’t mind watching paulie and zab go at it if paulie can put another good performance against j. diaz
by boxzilla on Nov 13, 2009 7:18 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Not a major fight but something to watch
Of course, I’m about the sport being active. I could honestly see Max Kellerman( a loud mouth wanna be Lampley) selling this fight as the best thing since sliced bread..( excuse the corny metaphor). This would be a over hyped fight but exciting at the same time. The wave of the Yankees winning the World Series is still high and actually it would be funny.
Could you imagine that press conference.. some funny shit!
by Haans Bishop on Nov 13, 2009 10:18 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
They’d talk some classic trash for sure.
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"Well Howie, I think I'm going to stay outside and outjab him." -- Tex Cobb telling Howard Cosell how he would approach Larry Holmes
by SC on Nov 13, 2009 6:49 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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