Paulie Malignaggi Bio: Malignaggi vs. Khan Odds: British Jr. Welterweight sensation Amir Khan will defend his W.B.A title belt May 15th against Brooklyn slickster Paulie Malignaggi at Madison Square Garden. The oddsmakers are not giving Malignaggi, 27-3, 5 KO’s, much respect as a 4-1 boxing betting odds underdog despite the fight being in his backyard. Malignaggi is coming off the best performance of his career in a decision win over Juan Diaz as a 2-1 underdog. Khan is also coming off the best performance of his career in a 1st round KO blowout over contender Dmitriy Salita as a 7-1 favorite. Our fight picks staff took a closer look at the “Magic Man” Malignaggi to see if he can pull of the big upset against Khan.
 

Boxing Picks Analysis: Paulie Malignaggi is one of the true stylist in the sport of boxing. Malignaggi has a sneaky jab, fast feet and a good sense of distance. When Paulie is in a groove he has nice rhythm and can put together scoring combinations. Despite having a reputation as a powder-puff puncher, Malignaggi’s right-hand possesses some power with a straight right and uppercut that can get opponents respect.
 
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Paulie is a slickster with a well-schooled defense that features pullbacks, slips, counters, pivots and excellent hand placement. Malignaggi’s ring vision is also excellent, along the lines of defensive master Willie Pep. Malignaggi has a good chin but he can be cut. Paulie however has no problem seeing his own plasma which is a testament to his big heart. The Paulie Malignaggi vs. Amir Khan Boxing Betting Odds Total is at 11.5 Round with the Over at -175.
 
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Fight Picks: Malignaggi Tale-of-The Tape

Ht. 5'8"
Wt. 140
Age 28
Reach: 70"
Style: Runner
Best Punch: Jab
Rounds Fought: 228

Paul Malignaggi Fight Picks Skill Ratings:

Size: 7 (x200%)
Power: 5 (x200%)
Boxing Ability: 8 (x200%)
Hand Speed: 9 (x200%)
Stamina: 8 (x200%)
Defense: 8 (x200%)
Durability: 7 (x200%)
Legs: 10
Jab: 9
Body Punching: 6
Heart: 8
Punch Output: 8