Paulie Malignaggi has identified a fight that he believes would bring many casual viewers to the sport of boxing.
The outspoken pundit, a former world champion in two weight classes, is one of boxing’s most respected voices and he’s now delivered his verdict on a potential Canelo Alvarez vs. Terence Crawford fight.
Earlier this month, Canelo retained his undisputed status at super-middleweight with a points win over fellow Mexican Jaime Munguia.
Crawford, who faces Israil Madrimov on August 3, could be next for Canelo, and Malignaggi has had his say on the bout.
“This is a fight [Canelo vs. Crawford] more for the casuals. The number one pound-for-pound against the most popular fighter in the world,” said Malignaggi when speaking to ProBox TV.
“It has a bit of a YouTuber-esque type of feel, but these are obviously two world-class fighters in a way that it’s going to attract a lot of casuals.”
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