A fractured right hand is not going to stop Paulie "The Magic Man" Malignaggi from taking on Ricky Hatton this fall, according to promoter Lou DiBella.
Malignaggi (25-1, 5 KOs), who injured the hand in his split-decision win over Lovemore N'Dou on Saturday in Manchester, England, was examined by hand specialist Dr. Steven Marlges today. Malignaggi, the IBF junior welterweight champion, is set to fight Hatton, likely in New York.
The injury shouldn't impact Malignaggi's fight schedule, according to DiBella. “I spoke with Dr. Margles after he examined Paulie and the prognosis is good,” DiBella said in a statement. “This should not affect Paulie’s big fight this fall against Ricky Hatton in any way.”
- MARCUS HENRY