Amir Khan vs Paulie Malignaggi Highlights: At The Theater at Madison Square Garden on Saturday night, Amir Khan wowed fans by giving a full demonstration of his prowess in the boxing ring.
He virtually walked over Paulie Malignaggi, earning a technical knockout in the 11th round.
Any doubts about Khan being an A-level talent were allayed after a couple of rounds' display of Khan's considerable power, hand speed, work rate and beyond-his-years poise. He is now rightly considered a top-level fighter and would be a tough nut to crack for anyone in the 140-pound class.
Referee Steve Smoger had to step in and stop the one-sided fight after seeing Malignaggi being pounded by Khan round after round. The loss effectively ends Malignaggi's dream of a showdown with Manny Pacquiao.
Afterward, Khan (23-1, 17 KOs) said he'd like to get 'er done at 140 and deal with Tim Bradley, the WBO crown-holder, or Devon Alexander, who has the WBC and IBF belts.
Khan's trainer, Freddie Roach, said he'd very much like the WBA junior welterweight champion to meet Argentine Marcos Maidana (28-1, 27 KOs). "Amir wouldn't lose a round," Freddie said.
Malignaggi (27-4) said that going into the match he was confident about taking on Khan but eventually Khan came out to be the better man. "I've fought two elite fighters, Miguel Cotto and Amir Khan," Malignaggi said. "From here, I'm not sure where I go. I'll sit down with my team. I don't want to be a punching bag."
In the first round, Khan fought with controlled aggression instilled in him by coach Roach since the Brit was KO'd in one round by unknown Breidis Prescott two years ago. Khan's superior power was visible from the first round itself.
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