he's fighting at 154 lbs. Him and Malignaggi would be close at 154 now Paulie is getting on in age and inactive.
While I don't believe he has any chance of beating Floyd, the guy is a striker with impeccable quickness and timing. With some pure boxing training from a top notch trainer, he could be legit. This isn't some slouch they found in a bar and trying to turn him into a champion. This is arguably the best MMA fighter sub-170 in the world and he does it almost exclusively with his hands. He knows how to defend against punches and throw knockout blows. It's not like he is a walking punching bag who grapples and kicks/submits guys for his victories. He's knocks people out with both one punch and vicious combos. They may not be world class boxers, but they are championship fighters. That said, the fight in August will be a joke. I'm embarrassed that I already know I will get baited into watching it.