Amir Khan Is Great... And Paulie is a tough SOB (But done on a World Class Level)

difO · May 15, 2010

i called a late stoppage (H) hehehe

booradley · May 15, 2010

PetethePrince said: ↑

Amir Khan is great. He didn't prove everything, but he proved he has speed, could use distance, and has solid defense. Honestly... I was very impressed with his jab. I was impressed with his defense too.

Paulie... Paulie is past his physical prime. And I know, I never said it many times but I've been watching film on both of these guys. I didn't want to go "Yeah Paulie wins, but he's past it." With Paulie, though. His legs just aren't at the best near the Cotto fight. His speed, legs, and upper-body movement slowed down just a little.

I'm sad and a little dissapointed in some aspects. Khan made it tough but Paulie didn't move laterally enough, he wasn't starting first enough. Credit goes to Khan though... he proved he's pretty damn good. I'll always be a fan of Paulie. And I'm not making excuses as I think it was pretty obvious I was just conveying my emotions. I'm going to always try rooting for Paulie.

And all the haters need to recognize that he's one of the toughest fighters in the game. There is zero quit in him. Paulie was fighting more like the man with power at times. It was like he was out of his element but tried to do whatever he could to win. All that Tranny talk from the haters and pinoys. I really don't get it sometimes... maybe you guys have an experience, or maybe Paulie reminds you of your favorite tranny porn-star. I don't know, I'm not judging that. I never knew a tranny that tough... let alone most boxers. He has guts and no quit. Khan showed his skills and ability in full mode.

And that's all I got to say. You Brits got a great talent and a good fighter. He has chin-questions to still answers. The match-making was smart, and he has a lot to prove. But he's solid.
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Nice post:thumbsup

PIPO23 · May 15, 2010

I thought Paulie movement and sleeknees, was the only thing that kept him lasting 11 rounds.You slow and don't move (eg..MAIDANA).You will get a barraged of power punching reigning down on ya head at will with speed from KHAN.

PetethePrince · May 15, 2010

Mandirigma said: ↑

Khan used his jab very well, and he was fast enough to land his right. Also, did a good job on spacing. Never questioned Paulie's toughness though, but glad that he recognized that it was a good stoppage. Class act at the end also (from both sides.) Now, wassup with calling out a pinoy like me though .
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I'm sorry. It's just the Paulie is a tranny comments got to me a guess. I know he talks a lot. But "Tranny" and "*****." Come on the guy is clearly one of boxings toughest guys. And he fights tough for a guy with little to no power. I shouldn't have generalized.

BB Boxer · May 15, 2010

He is one tough cookie to crack. Respect to Paulie.

PetethePrince · May 15, 2010

PIPO23 said: ↑

I thought Paulie movement and sleeknees, was the only thing that kept him lasting 11 rounds.You slow and don't move (eg..MAIDANA).You will get a barraged of power punching reigning down on ya head at will with speed from KHAN.
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I don't know if he was sleek. He's movement wasn't at his best there. He was getting hit cleanly a lot.

I didn't like how he would plant too much. He got stationary at times and just ducked down. It seemed Roach recognized this habit right out of the gate. As much as he can annoy. The man is a top notch trainer. He really exposes habits. Khan was more aggressive than I thought he would be, and caught Paulie with a bunch of right hands as Paulie went back almost in a straight line.

Philphy Rich · May 15, 2010

Haha, Khan is "great"

Easily pleased. Prescott is GOAT!!

PetethePrince · May 15, 2010

booradley said: ↑

Nice post:thumbsup
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Thanks Boo. I know we've sort of both been there recently with our guys (Although Pavlik is a more accomplished fighter. You know what I mean).

Atlanta said: ↑

I am disappointed with Paulie's ability to adapt, the man is as tough as nails but he needs to get a better trainer or someone that will beat it into his head to put up both hands when he is getting caught.

But good win for Khan, now I want to see him against Alexander.
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In an essence I get you, but at the same time it's hard when you're being beat at your game and you have little power. What can he do? He needed more lateral motion... but at the same time. Khan's control of range, and jab that we thought was a little flick to set up his right wasn't really that... his jab was much more of a force and dominant than I expected. It improved big time, and that showed.

PetethePrince · May 15, 2010

Philphy Rich said: ↑

Haha, Khan is "great"

Easily pleased. Prescott is GOAT!!
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He's got a big weakness for sure.

I think his chin probably improved ever so slightly at 140. More leg-strength and muscle can only help. He's got such a lanky body it had to...

Again; though, he has more to prove. But he's a great talent and a solid fighter with good skills. This can't be denied.

awas88 · May 15, 2010

It was great seeing the fighters chatting at the end. Huge respect for pauli made no excuses at all. Even pre fight he wasnt talkn that much trash its just people having that stereotype of him. Pauli is just a misunderstood guy I guess but always enjoy his interviews. Nice thread Pete

PetethePrince · May 16, 2010

awas88 said: ↑

It was great seeing the fighters chatting at the end. Huge respect for pauli made no excuses at all. Even pre fight he wasnt talkn that much trash its just people having that stereotype of him. Pauli is just a misunderstood guy I guess but always enjoy his interviews. Nice thread Pete
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Thank you, I agree too. Khan definitely earned his respect, and Malignaggi seemed grateful for the opportunity. Khan was pretty good. :good

Jeff Young · May 16, 2010

Pete, Paulie's speed is still there...He just bases everything off movement...

Unlike a guy like mosley who can afford to trade with guys, because he has power, and 9 times out 10 is the faster man.....Paulie has no power...

Paulie didnt fight like paulie at all, some of that has to due with Khan properly using his height and reach advantage.....(paul williams, hope your watching)......When you take paulie's movement away he will get beat most of the time....looked at his lack luster performances against ngoudjo and n'dou 2......He stopped moving after about round 7.....

He didnt move at all tonight.....but Paulie did the best he could, and tried to make the fight, and Khan did what he had to do to win, which is all that matters at the end of the day....

anarci · May 16, 2010

Amir has some elite skills, just wonder what happens when he fights a quality fighter that can pundh.

Im wonderin if Khan is gonna be the 2010s version of Terry Norris. Great wins but unsuspecting losses every now and then.

DLSC · May 16, 2010

Paulie's greatest asset is his speed. I think he was surprised at how Khan beat him to the punch all through out the fight.

Mandirigma · May 16, 2010

PetethePrince said: ↑

I'm sorry. It's just the Paulie is a tranny comments got to me a guess. I know he talks a lot. But "Tranny" and "*****." Come on the guy is clearly one of boxings toughest guys. And he fights tough for a guy with little to no power. I shouldn't have generalized.
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Not offended at all, I didn't really care lol. Anyway, I think Paulie's leopard trunks gave it away.

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