Gavin Rees vs Paulie Malignaggi

Hmm, I would have thought that Gavin would have been looking at going down in weight. Either way, I suppose it's a reasonable comeback fight for both.

 

I mentioned this as a possible fight for malinaggi after his loss to hatton. Against a former world champion who he should look very good against.

 

Mallignaggi would dominate him

 

+1

Rees is possible the worst world champion I've watched

 

Rees is a product of great managment!

Easy fight for Malinaggi, wide UD.

Rees should be looking to go down in weight now.

 

yeh theres big fights for him at lightweight, he even said himself he just took the opportunity at light welter, remember graham earl was gonna fight mbaye but the wba said no!

 

I thought Rees gave a hearted effort in his last bout against Kotelnik and was unlucky not to make the distance.

 

It wouldn't be as bad of a fight as people are saying. Rees is rubbish, and fat...but the guy does come forward and try to throw a lot of punches. Malignaggi has no power to speak of and was completely overrated with his #2 ranking. He's not that hard to find or pin down for a pressure fighter.

Sure Malignaggi probably wins but he hasn't got the pop of Kotelnik so I can see Rees having his moments.

 

Not the greatest foundations for a fighter with big aspirations are they?

 

Why have Boxrec got Rees at 5'7"?

 

I don't see why Rees couldn't nick this one.

He isn't as fast, strong, or powerful as Hatton, but wouldn't be concerned with Paulie's power..... if he can last 11 1/2 with Kotelnik he isn't getting stopped here.

Speed is probably the key for a Paulie UD, but a Rees win wouldn't be THAT much of a shock to me.

 

Rees needs to get back in the ring. I can't see him fighting Malignaggi in his next fight, he's been inactive for nearly a year.

 

Rees is not great. Malignaggi isnt either, but he is a good boxer.

Paulie by a wide UD.

 

Decent comeback fight. Rees has to always use his size to his advantage.