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Former world champion makes bold prediction for potential Tommy Fury vs. KSI fight

Former world champion makes bold prediction for potential Tommy Fury vs. KSI fightDAZN

Former world welterweight champion Paulie Malignaggi believes Tommy Fury can beat KSI if the two were to meet inside the boxing ring. 

Following his win over rival Jake Paul in February, Fury has been linked with a fight against the British entertainment star and tensions were heightened when the two went face-to-face after KSI's victory against Joe Fournier back in May. 

This has led to fans demanding a fight between the pair takes place, and some are already beginning to make predictions including Malignaggi who claims that Fury has one huge advantage over KSI. 

"Tommy did a great job in the Jake Paul fight. I saw him when he fought Anthony Taylor and he looked horrible, I didn't think he could beat Jake Paul. But Tommy showed great footwork against Jake - legitimate boxing footwork - which Jake was missing. He fell a bit short," Malignaggi told Sporting Post

"So I'd favour Tommy against KSI, it takes years to become natural with footwork. KSI has made himself a star in the YouTube world but against Jake Paul we saw Tommy glide around him and he'd do the same to KSI. I can't see KSI beating Tommy. 

"I underrated Tommy but he showed against Jake he could control the distance with the jab.

"They are simple things but they give you a big advantage against a non-boxing person that's not as experienced as KSI. That's something you get with time and experience. Tommy showed me his pedigree."

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