Paulie Malignaggi is nicely revered as a pundit for voicing his opinions unfiltered, and he’s achieved simply that with a present world champion.The light-weight and super-lightweight divisions are stacked with expertise and have produced among the greatest match-ups in current reminiscence.A giant participant in that has been one Teofimo Lopez, who was unified champion at 135 after a surprising upset victory over future Corridor of Famer, Vasily Lomachenko.Lopez’ run was short-lived. An virtually ill-fated bout with George Kambosos Jr noticed him on the unsuitable finish of a shock outcome. The Aussie fighter travelled to New York to win a cut up determination in a spirited efficiency towards a laboured Lopez.Talking on ProBox TV, Malignaggi stated Lopez may by no means be forgiven for the efficiency.“Lopez will most likely by no means be forgiven for the Kambosos loss.If Lopez didn’t have that loss – which is totally ridiculous, each time I see Kambosos struggle I nonetheless can’t perceive how Lopez received beat by that man – however for those who take it away, which you by no means will so he’ll by no means be forgiven, that man’s on the pound-for-pound record perhaps high three or 4.”Kambosos went on to lose the belts to Devin Haney.After virtually a yr out the ring, ‘The Takeover’ moved as much as 140lbs. He logged two common performances earlier than difficult previously undisputed champion, Josh Taylor.The Scot was the person to beat within the division, and Lopez did simply that in spectacular trend. It was a career-best efficiency to revitalise his marketing campaign.Malignaggi believes it makes him the highest canine on the weight class.Lopez has achieved some insane issues, man, together with coming again and beating Josh Taylor. He was dynamite at 135 kilos and he’s proven at 140 when he’s on level he’s dynamite there as nicely. For me, he’s the man to beat at 140.”Regardless of a fast retirement announcement post-fight, Lopez has confirmed he’ll struggle on and has not too long ago been promoted to Tremendous Champion by the WBO, giving him sure privileges and allowances as to who he fights.That simply could also be Haney quickly, who has additionally joined him at super-lightweight.
Paulie Malignaggi Manufacturers World Champion’s Loss As ‘Completely Ridiculous’ And ‘Unforgivable’
