Adrien Broner Wins Welterweight Title Over Paulie Malignaggi

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  1. SRW

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    Adrien Broner was the bigger talker and the bigger puncher Saturday night, scoring enough hard blows to beat hometown hero Paulie Malignaggi in a 12-round split decision and take Malignaggi's welterweight title.

    Fighting for the first time at 147 pounds after moving up from lightweight, Broner had enough power to overcome a gritty fight by Malignaggi and remain unbeaten in 27 fights. He won his third title in as many weight classes while cementing his reputation as one of the rising stars in boxing.

    With Floyd Mayweather Jr. watching from ringside, Broner talked throughout the fight to Malignaggi, who was plenty game but wasn't able to keep Broner off of him. Broner was unable to knock Malignaggi down, but won round after round to take the decision in the fight at Barclays Center.

    [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g96ugUeDBrY"]Adrien Broner vs Paulie Malignaggi Title Fight Highlights 23/06/2013HD - YouTube[/ame]
    [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ejUxgDNid9s"][FULL] Adrien Broner's Post Fight Interview After Beating Paulie Malignaggi - YouTube[/ame]

    Source: Associated Press
     
    Last edited: Jun 23, 2013