Phil D. Jay
WBN Editor
WBN Editor
‘Magic Man’ back in early 2012
Welterweight contender Paulie Malignaggi has told WBN that
he is more likely to go up against former light-welterweight champion Devon
Alexander next than take on current Twitter focus Marcos Maidana.
The 30 year-old, who is due to return to the ring in January
or February next year, was first of all embroiled in a war of words with
Alexander, 24, before 'The Twitter King' then turning his attention to a friendly social networking negotiation with Argentinian Maidana about a possible future bout.
Alexander has since spoken up in the press about a meeting
with Malignaggi, using some choice words as a reminder to the 'Magic Man' and the New Yorker now admits that if
the deal to face him is put on the table and agreeable, he is likely to accept
the fight.
Any potential contest could be a WBC welterweight title eliminator as ‘The Great’ is ranked number one and Malignaggi is currently at number seven in the latest rankings.
Any potential contest could be a WBC welterweight title eliminator as ‘The Great’ is ranked number one and Malignaggi is currently at number seven in the latest rankings.
“I am not 100% sure what’s going to happen yet,” Malignaggi
told World Boxing News.
“I am waiting for the offer for the Devon fight and Maidana
might have to be put on at a later date.
“I'll worry about Devon when everything gets cleared. Then
will see who’s afraid of who.”
Former IBF light-welterweight champion Malignaggi is
convinced that a headline fight with either of the two would make for an
entertaining match-up and may even aim to for a bout with both boxers in the
coming year.
“Alexander has good boxing ability and Maidana is a
comeforward, raw, rugged fighter, but both of these fights would be good for
the fans.
“Hopefully, me and Maidana can step in the ring one day as it
would be a great fight and the fans wanted to see it,” he added.