Paulie Malignaggi CALLS OUT Adrien Broner for Rematch: “Stupid Not To!” — BLASTS Conor McGregor

Summary

Former boxer Paulie Malignaggi joins a discussion about combat sports in the BKB “triangle” format (barehanded fighting). He compares BKB to boxing and explains how key factors change:

• Hand pain comes much faster since there are no gloves or protective gear, so punching bare skull and bones quickly forces adjustments and can lead to injury if a fighter punches too hard.
• The triangle area is very small, limiting space to create distance—something crucial for boxers who depend on range and timing.
• He argues that the space restriction can be beneficial to grapplers: once they secure clinch/grappling control, boxers may struggle if they haven’t trained to handle it (or haven’t adopted grappling themselves).
• He notes his own experience, including being affected by an opponent’s clinch strategy—referring to earlier context involving Tyler Goodjohn and then describing how it “nullified” much of his boxing plans.

Malignaggi on BKB and his own involvement

Malignaggi also comments on why he may not continue in BKB:

• He says he’s likely done with Baron Cole/BKB for now, largely because learning grappling would require years and starting from “scratch,” which he feels is difficult given his age.
• He observes how the audience’s reaction shifts depending on results—praising him after beating Tyler Goodjohn, then criticizing him after a loss.

Boxing Business and Matchmaking Topics

Shakur Stevenson signing with Zuffa

The discussion turns to boxing business decisions, including Shakur Stevenson signing with Zuffa. Malignaggi claims:

• Fighters may be driven primarily by money.
• Zuffa might be trying to control the market by acquiring top stars first.
• This approach could ultimately “sell out” the sport by limiting opportunities for the next generation if Zuffa becomes the dominant contract holder.

Potential Broner vs. McGregor rematch

Malignaggi addresses a possible matchup between Adrien Broner and Conor McGregor:

• He says a Broner–McGregor rematch was “obvious” and criticizes the choice not to do it when it would have been most valuable.
• He argues the fight became popular and well-marketed, and with modern streaming audiences, interest could return.
• He frames himself and Broner as historically strong trash talkers, suggesting that could help revive fan interest if they fought again.

Conor McGregor’s Downturn

Finally, Malignaggi comments on Conor McGregor’s recent slump:

• He argues McGregor became too greedy and stayed in fights too long, leading to him being treated like an “expensive punching bag.”
• He cites multiple losses and says McGregor’s path has lacked clear direction.

Floyd Mayweather’s Alleged Financial Troubles

He closes by discussing Floyd Mayweather’s alleged financial problems:

• Malignaggi says he doesn’t know what’s true, noting that bankruptcy is a strong label but doesn’t necessarily mean someone has no assets—just that their finances may be complicated.
• He questions why Mayweather wouldn’t simply fight to earn money, speculating that legal/tax/foreclosure issues may be involved, while emphasizing uncertainty.

Presenters / Sources

• Paulie Malignaggi
• Quintilian (referenced in a general writing/description principle at the start)