Malignaggi as boxing commentator

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  1. prideofvbeach

    prideofvbeach Top 10 Pound-For-Pound Full Member

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    Watching the Magic Man help call the Comcast card lead by Ran Nakash this week, I was impressed how professional he was. I know the man knows his boxing history and it seems a good fit. He's almost as good as that other Magic Man Tarver...hell, maybe they could do a show together?
     
  2. PetethePrince

    PetethePrince Slick & Redheaded Full Member

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    Magic Man should not only be a boxing commentator but have his own reality show. True story...

    _Insert quote with response or pic to Jersey Shore.

    What was this about anyway. Which card did he commentate I would like to see...
     
  3. Rock0052

    Rock0052 Loyal Member Full Member

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    Paulie did well to make it as far as he did as a fighter, but I think he's got even better potential with commentary. He's a natural for it, knows his stuff, and keeps it interesting.

    If nothing else, give the dude a weekly segment on FNF to air his opinions.

    Tyson's another guy I love to hear talk about the sport. Throw him on a broadcast where he gets to break a fight down or talk a little history, and I challenge any fan not to walk away at least a little bit smarter about boxing.
     
  4. lufcrazy

    lufcrazy requiescat in pace

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    hmmm, good idea. the trash talkers who aren't punchy usually make good commentators.

    his legs look gone now so maybe his boxing days at a top level are over, well dependant on styles anyways.

    this could be his next move, but i'd have to hear that card for myself. you have a link mate?
     
  5. lufcrazy

    lufcrazy requiescat in pace

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    tyson has an awesome knowledge of the fight game :good
     
  6. jpab19

    jpab19 Exploding Muffin Dad Full Member

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    Paulie said he wants to have some fights in Italy to try and win the european title
     
  7. Jetmax

    Jetmax Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Sure. He tells it like it is. His colorful character and talking will liven up the discussion.
     
  8. MagicMan91

    MagicMan91 The Main Event Mafia Full Member

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    He said he wants to go into commentary eventually which would be great IMO. He probably wouldn't let anyone else get a word in though :deal
     
  9. Smudger

    Smudger Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I'd like him to interview the fighters in the ring after the fight :deal

    Still reckon he'll fight in Italy a couple times though. But I suppose if he makes good money commentating...
     
  10. mgdb26

    mgdb26 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I'd love Paulie as a commentator because he's got a great personality, he really knows boxing, and he's not afraid to speak the truth even when he knows many people don't want to hear it. I wish they'de make him Lennox Lewis replacement on HBO. I'd love to hear him and Larry Merchant together I guarantee you they would go back and fourth.
     
  11. EpsilonAxis

    EpsilonAxis HNIC Full Member

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    :good

    That'd be a trip...the guy who speaks a thousand words per second against Larry, who is about 1 WPM :lol:
     
  12. Blind Sheikh

    Blind Sheikh Active Member Full Member

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    I don't think non-gay boxing fans or non-gays in general would enjoy that.
     
  13. Lazarus

    Lazarus Realist Full Member

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    Yeah. This was mentioned before. Good idea.
     
  14. Aint no stoppin

    Aint no stoppin Boxing Addict Full Member

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    malignaggi would do a great job as a commentator!
     
  15. Slothrop

    Slothrop Boxing Junkie banned

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    I think he'd be good.