The v2 Boxing Question of the Day

by Adam D Fri 14 Jun 2013, 11:09 am

Everyday, the v2Journal twitter account is going to ask a question of the day (on Twitter obviously!).

All the questions will have #v2QotD before them, so please try and give us an answer and follow the journal!

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I will post the questions on this thread each day - they will be short and snappy, so that they can be answerd in 150 characters or less!

Todays Question:

Can Paulie beat Broner? Is his speed and size advantage enough to make this more even that is made out?

by TRUSSMAN66 Fri 14 Jun 2013, 11:14 am

No......because he's still slower than Broner...........Can't punch and has had is butt handed to him on every occasion he's fought someone genuinely world class....

by WHU_Champo_League_in_7Yrs Fri 14 Jun 2013, 11:20 am

No, Broners still the bigger man, is the faster, is the tougher, has the better defence and hits harder

by TRUSSMAN66 Fri 14 Jun 2013, 11:22 am

and is more fun to watch than el stinko..

by bhb001 Fri 14 Jun 2013, 11:23 am

No. Paulie is a gate keeper. Broner is world class

by **88Chris05** Fri 14 Jun 2013, 11:31 am

I think Paulie's chances are slim to none, to be honest.

The problem I have with Malignaggi is how he's often portrayed as some outstanding craftsman and supreme boxer who is lacking only a punch. I've heard, more than once, people claiming that if he caried a bit more pop in his fists he'd be a top ten pound for pounder, for instance, and that that's the only flaw in his make up.

But it's not as if he was just outgunned against the likes of Hatton, Khan etc. He was handily outboxed as well, and I think those fights really blew a hole in this myth that he carries a greatskill threshold. Some of his performances, like the ones against Hatton and N'Dou, have turned my stomach.

I just don't think Paulie is much cop in comparison to the real classy fighters at 140-147 and I can see him taking a bit of a beating in this one. Broner's quicker than him in any case, I think, and loves to fight in close, not giving Malignaggi that space he'd need to stand any chance. I'll be mildly surprised if Malignaggi is still there at the final bell.

by TRUSSMAN66 Fri 14 Jun 2013, 11:32 am

88Chris05 wrote:I think Paulie's chances are slim to none, to be honest.

The problem I have with Malignaggi is how he's often portrayed as some outstanding craftsman and supreme boxer who is lacking only a punch. I've heard, more than once, people claiming that if he caried a bit more pop in his fists he'd be a top ten pound for pounder, for instance, and that that's the only flaw in his make up.

But it's not as if he was just outgunned against the likes of Hatton, Khan etc. He was handily outboxed as well, and I think those fights really blew a hole in this myth that he carries a greatskill threshold. Some of his performances, like the ones against Hatton and N'Dou, have turned my stomach.

I just don't think Paulie is much cop in comparison to the real classy fighters at 140-147 and I can see him taking a bit of a beating in this one. Broner's quicker than him in any case, I think, and loves to fight in close, not giving Malignaggi that space he'd need to stand any chance. I'll be mildly surprised if Malignaggi is still there at the final bell.

Great summation

by **seanmichaels** Fri 14 Jun 2013, 11:40 am

Yes. Broner wouldn't be the first US beltholder to come unstuck. Wasn't Lacy p4p Top 10 prior to Calzaghe?

by TopHat24/7 Fri 14 Jun 2013, 11:41 am

Haha everyone's struggling with the new quote function!!

I'm with Truss and Chris on this one though. Pity because I think Broner's a tool.

Would like to see Khan get a couple of decent wins under his belt so he could tee up a fight, that'd be an exciting match-up!

by **seanmichaels** Fri 14 Jun 2013, 11:44 am

TopHat24/7 wrote:Haha everyone's struggling with the new quote function!!

Funnily enough I find it much easier than the old system.

by TopHat24/7 Fri 14 Jun 2013, 11:47 am

Hahahahahaha

by TRUSSMAN66 Fri 14 Jun 2013, 11:47 am

I think Khan is made for Broner he throws his shots and is wide open for counters.......

Broner showed Rees best shot didn't hurt him..........Not sure Khan could hurt him at 147 and that means plenty of time for a perfect counter..

by Adam D Fri 14 Jun 2013, 11:53 am

I thought that Paulie put on a fine performance to win his belt (shumenov?) and showed a side of him that might trouble Broner.

by TRUSSMAN66 Fri 14 Jun 2013, 11:54 am

Bruno looked good against crud..

by TopHat24/7 Fri 14 Jun 2013, 11:55 am

TRUSSMAN66 wrote:I think Khan is made for Broner he throws his shots and is wide open for counters.......

Broner showed Rees best shot didn't hurt him..........Not sure Khan could hurt him at 147 and that means plenty of time for a perfect counter..

Agree but maybe with a couple more fights we might see a Hunter-Khan instead of a Roach-Khan which might be more savvy/cautious and using the lightning jab more effectively. Just pick up rounds with his speed and accuracy, not go for the ko and leave himself to get caught on the counter - which would seem him flatened.

by Adam D Fri 14 Jun 2013, 11:56 am

Truss wrote:Bruno looked good against crud...

Viacheslav Senchenko not Shumenev. This was the fighter that toppled your mighty icon Hatton recently.

by TRUSSMAN66 Fri 14 Jun 2013, 11:58 am

You honestly think the kid can change now ?.........He's been boxing for probably 15 years .......

When the pressure is on you revert to type..

I can think of any number of people who could have beaten Hatton.....Not an icon by the way..

by Adam D Fri 14 Jun 2013, 12:00 pm

The point I was making was that the Shumenev fight wasnt long ago and he fought really well against a tought oppponent.

I just think that Paulie has a very good chance against Broner and could give him his toughest challenge yet.

Paulie will frustrate him unlike other boxers (such as Rees) who come forward.

by TRUSSMAN66 Fri 14 Jun 2013, 12:07 pm

How is Paulie going to frustrate him without engaging.........

Khan, Hatton haven't got Broner's talent and they beat him easy.....

Pinklon Thomas looked great against Mike Weaver.

by **seanmichaels** Fri 14 Jun 2013, 12:31 pm

Paulie has found some pop in his punches these days. He is also not as vocal as he used to be about PED's. May be he has 'caught up' a bit. Stopped 2 of his last 6 at world level.

by TRUSSMAN66 Fri 14 Jun 2013, 12:38 pm

33%.............Mugabi watch out..

by Guest Fri 14 Jun 2013, 12:52 pm

Bigging up Paulie's chances is like bigging up Fury's against Haye. Amusing but futile

by **seanmichaels** Fri 14 Jun 2013, 12:55 pm

TRUSSMAN66 wrote:33%.............Mugabi watch out..

It is an improvement on a career of 19%. Big jump when you consider he probably faced 10+ tomato cans in his early days.

by TRUSSMAN66 Fri 14 Jun 2013, 12:57 pm

Winning a split against Cano last time out... and having a 33% ko ratio in his last 6 fights.....

Is supposed to tell us he has a chance..........right?

by ONETWOFOREVER Fri 14 Jun 2013, 12:59 pm

He can't beat Broner but will take him the distance.

by BoxingFan88 Fri 14 Jun 2013, 1:10 pm

How do we use the new quote function? It doesn't exactly look obvious....

by milkyboy Fri 14 Jun 2013, 3:08 pm

Malignaggi is no sugar ray, but he's a tough cookie who hangs in there. A lot of people big up cotto on here, but paulie gave him everything he could handle. He was poor against hatton and khan, but then he was good twice against diaz. Think he's getting a slight raw deal here. Broner is rightfully favourite, and clearly a talent, but when he hasn't blown people away he hasn't always looked a world beater. If ponce de Leon can make him sweat malignaggi can.

Caveat being malignaggi looked like a guy on the slide last time out.

I think this is good matchmaking for broner... A durable proven opponent who won't fold easily, but doesn't really have the tools to threaten him. Decent benchmark opponent, to see how he sits as a welter... Oh and a belt of course.

by Haito Fri 14 Jun 2013, 3:15 pm

Paulie will make it interesting for the first 3-4 rounds. Afterwards unfortunately I see it then becoming the Broner show. Malignaggi disappoints more often than not in his biggest fights and as much as i dont like Broner I think hel be too good for Paulie.

by mobilemaster8 Fri 14 Jun 2013, 3:46 pm

Haito wrote:Paulie will make it interesting for the first 3-4 rounds. Afterwards unfortunately I see it then becoming the Broner show. Malignaggi disappoints more often than not in his biggest fights and as much as i dont like Broner I think hel be too good for Paulie.

Agreed.

by mobilemaster8 Fri 14 Jun 2013, 3:46 pm

Eh? What is this new quote stuff?!

by lowpylord Sat 15 Jun 2013, 10:03 pm

Broner is more flash than substance. Malagnagi is underated and is the best boxer Broner has faced since De leon. Despite the record, mainly against SFW's and a couple of LW's, Broner doesn't punch nearly anywhere near as hard as Khan, Hatton or Cotto.

If Broner wins then he wins by points in a stinker.

by TRUSSMAN66 Sat 15 Jun 2013, 10:40 pm

Tell Rees he doesn't punch hard..........

by Qoxiivi Sun 16 Jun 2013, 12:40 am

No. Broner, either by wide UD, KO, or death-by-a-thousand-cuts-style TKO.

by Adam D Mon 17 Jun 2013, 7:32 pm

v2Journal wrote:The #v2boxing Question of the Day #v2QotD - will the @mrdavidhaye vs @Tyson_Fury take place and who wins? Let us know and RT!

by bhb001 Mon 17 Jun 2013, 8:11 pm

It should take place, but i can see it falling through and each side blaming the other for months to come. If, as most people hope, it does happen, i believe it is Haye ko around round 5 or 6.

by TheMackemMawler Mon 17 Jun 2013, 8:29 pm

mobilemaster8 wrote:Eh? What is this new quote stuff?!

Me too??

by Lumbering_Jack Mon 17 Jun 2013, 8:50 pm

TheMackemMawler wrote:
mobilemaster8 wrote:Eh? What is this new quote stuff?!

Me too??

Yip, very hard to figure out.

by TheMackemMawler Mon 17 Jun 2013, 9:12 pm

Help would be appreciated LJ

by bhb001 Tue 18 Jun 2013, 8:05 am

Highlight the quote and copy it into the writing box. Highlight it again and then press the quote button above (top row icons, third set of four, first icon). Type in the name of the person you are quoting and it is done.
What was so difficult about pressing quote and it would all appear is beyond me! Definitely not an improvement in my book.

by Rowley Tue 18 Jun 2013, 9:11 am

Not our decision bhb, was done by the owners of the place. I tend to agree it is not any better, far too tricky for a luddite like myself

by Mind the windows Tino. Tue 18 Jun 2013, 10:17 am

When you hit the quote button, just use the icon on the far right of the toolbar (Switch Editor Mode) and that reverts it back to the old format.

by bhb001 Tue 18 Jun 2013, 11:11 am

Mind the windows Tino. wrote:When you hit the quote button, just use the icon on the far right of the toolbar (Switch Editor Mode) and that reverts it back to the old format.

Cheers Tino. That is much better

by bhb001 Tue 18 Jun 2013, 11:12 am

Jeff, introduce them to the KISS principle. (Keep it simple stupid)

by Adam D Tue 18 Jun 2013, 3:58 pm

the v2Journal wrote:The #v2boxing #v2QotD - Is @NathanClev (potentially) the best British champion? Does his level of opposition hide his talent? Comment & RT!

by TopHat24/7 Tue 18 Jun 2013, 4:22 pm

Shamelss baiting Adam!!

by bhb001 Tue 18 Jun 2013, 5:09 pm

You're aving a laff!! See a comment from Boxthis in a Cleverly thread made not a couple of hours ago. He hasn't fought anyone of note in a division where there are several candidates. There are less options in Super Middleweight, but Froch fought them all. Lost to two, avenged one of them, been in several classy fights. No shame in that and easily better than anything Cleverly can claim today.

by TopHat24/7 Tue 18 Jun 2013, 6:12 pm

Bait taken......

by bhb001 Tue 18 Jun 2013, 7:44 pm

I'm not one to disappoint!!

by TheMackemMawler Tue 18 Jun 2013, 9:52 pm

Mind the windows Tino. wrote:When you hit the quote button, just use the icon on the far right of the toolbar (Switch Editor Mode) and that reverts it back to the old format.

Thanks

by All Time Great Tue 18 Jun 2013, 11:22 pm

We really need some better questions that actually create debate.

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