I was very surprised to see Garcia ink a deal to fight Paulie Malignaggi at 147 on Aug 1st....Paulie has been out of the ring for a year and a half..He got crushed by Porter and that was a 4th Rd KO...The only way for Paulie to go is down..His career is outside the ring and i think this is a big mistake for Malignaggi...Garcia on the other hand has a shot here to look impressive..Garcia hasn't looked in top form in his recent bouts..No way in hell Paulie wins this fight..Garcia needs this fight to really have a chance at a big payday.
I think Paulie will give Garcia the business though for a few rounds..This one will be in Brooklyn and Paulie loves that.
I doubt he will love being in the ring after a long layoff and an early exit Vs. Garcia seems likely.
Garcia is currently listed at -600..You can find value in this one not going the distance or a KO, TKO wager when they drop.
Garcia won't let this go to long IMO...Paulie may in fact hang them up after this one.