The long awaited return of Paulie Malignaggi takes place at BKB 47 against Tyler Goodjohn earning Fight of the Night honors.
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BKB presents five rounds in the super welterweight division and is sponsored by Vortex Competitions. Ladies and gentlemen, this is your main event of the evening. Lead make some noise. [Music] [Applause] Introducing first in the blue corner wearing the black and gold weighing in a 154 lbs. His record five wins and three defeats from Cambridge, England, El Tornado Tyler. Good job. and his opponent in the red corner wearing the red and black, weighing a 152 lbs. Tonight he makes his trigon debut. The former WBA and IBF champion
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of the world from Fort Landdale, Florida by way of Brooklyn, New York, USA. [Applause] The magic man Paulie Mali [Music] [Laughter] Your referee in charge of the action, Clive Allison. >> Clive Ellison, our referee. [Applause] >> Malignaggi and Good John. Here we go. The magic man in the red and black trunks. Black with gold writing for El Torn tornado. Tyler Good John. [Applause] Paulie coming out swinging. Good return by Good John. >> Great skills from both. This could be a work of art, this, couldn’t it? In
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boxing terms, >> you want to talk about a man who utilized the jab all his way to belts, Paulie Molinagi. Little showmanship from Tyler. Good job. >> Don’t annoy him. Paulie going body, body, head, head. Paulie did say >> his fight six years ago bare knuckle against Artum Lob where he broke his hand early. He said he trained for that one Paul in 10 oz gloves for this one. Preparing his hands MMA gloves 4 oz. >> Wow. >> It’s probably the best way to do it. Also, you need to toughen the hands up.
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You need to strengthen them up so hopefully they don’t break when you fight. But he’s he’s he’s throwing shots with speed, Paulie, rather than power. >> Do you know what he’s going to do, Mikey, as well? He’ll need one shot. He’ll need one really good punch and know his hands are okay and that’ll spur him on because he’ll have a little nervousness about them at the moment, >> of course. But look at his work rate. >> Unbelievable. >> And the condition he’s gotten himself
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in. Midway point of round number one. Big swing and a miss. There we go. Two showman as well. Harley feeling it. Tyler wants him to feel some punches. [Applause] >> One thing about >> Good, John, he cuts very easily. >> Yes. Yes. And he talked about it. >> Yeah, >> he talked about it. He talked about this win or lose being the last fight of his career. But let’s enjoy this moment before we get into that conversation. >> Yeah. You know what he’s doing? I’d love
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it to see. is actually boxing him. >> Yeah. >> Well, Paul is boxing himself. But Paul is boxing him, isn’t he? >> It’s win-win for Paulie going the body because he’s gonna he’s got less chance of hitting his hands and he’s got more chance of hitting good John to the body as well in my opinion. So rather than being targeting the body, of course, >> the footwork of Paulie well documented throughout his career. >> I have to say he doesn’t look his age.
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>> No, not at all. I asked him, “How about 44 as compared to 38 when you last fought? Showmanship again. Look at those hands. Quick hands from the magic man. Slick defensive boxer. Exceptional footwork, hand speed, and timing all on display here in round one. >> There’s the first cut for Good John over his right eye. >> Yeah, >> but Tyler’s just I mean Tyler just said to him, “You’re not hurting me.” >> And this is building up into a work of
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art now. It’s >> what he said very often in a cut already opened up by the work of Paulie Molinagi. Round number two, magic man red and black. El Tornado blacked with the gold writing. >> This is a classy fight. Now it is. >> And and Paulie showcasing those great boxing skills that won him not one but two world championships. Well, you can see the level of boxing in both of the fighters, but I think Good John’s now switched the tactics up a little bit where he’s cut now and he’s realized,
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you know, he doesn’t want to get too many of those. So, don’t hang around now. He’s thrown a lot more venom in these shots. Paulie rolling away from them so far. The man very well respected all over the world, especially here in Great Britain. Your friends of course, Johnny Nelson talked about the fact that Pauliey’s the boxer. You think Tyler’s just the bare knuckle boxer, but much to what Johnny said earlier on social media, we’re seeing a boxing match thus far, Paul. >> Yeah, we are Paulie going down to the
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body again. He asked the referee CL to have a little talk with with Good John for the open hand, which we’ve seen happen a few times tonight. And that’s just part that’s just part and parcel of this buckle of boxing. >> Good shot landed by Tyler Good, but the damage showing on the face of El Tornado. I think what Paul is showing us is a a classy exhibition of footwork, movement, punching skills. We’re seeing that. What we haven’t seen yet is can you take a punch? >> Slip and rip.
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>> There you go. >> But if you can’t find him, you can’t hit him. And Paulie’s always been known for his great footwork, head movement, and he’s showcasing it here. >> Yeah. And I love how you say it, but we’re seeing a lot less of the dirty boxing and more of the actual quality boxing because the two of them are from obviously professional boxing backgrounds. >> But isn’t it right, Paulie? You thought, Paul, you thought it’s your feet that get you into trouble and out of trouble.
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>> Out of trouble. Exactly. It’s your feet that get everything for you. Your power is generated from the feet. Your movement, your safety, everything’s from the feet. >> Malinagi, 44 years old. He does look magical thus far. >> Unbelievable. But you know, we’re talking about a lot of people talk about Paulie’s hands. Let’s not forget Tyler’s hands have been giving him a real problem. >> Absolutely. Shot taken by Paulie and a flurry to the body back
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and they’re having trouble. Paulie’s been around too long to get baited into that. >> Yes. >> Let’s open up that pie now. [Applause] live talking to Tyler Good John about >> an improper utilization of the clinch. Both men bloodied. Both men far from beaten. [Applause] Wild. [Music] >> The battle continues. The magic man in the red and black. El tornado in the black with the gold writing. >> Oh, his movement. Outstanding. [Applause] Is he boxing 101? >> But I will say Tyler Good John is boxing
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102, which is a great class as well. >> And the paces, >> the pace is a testament to how hard Paulie has worked to get prepared for tonight. >> You know him well better than anybody. Mike, is he enjoying himself? He looks like he is. >> He is enjoying himself. And I’ll tell you, one of the most humbling moments of my broadcasting career was when Paulie said, “Goldie, you’re going to get to call one of my fights.” >> Wow. Thank you, Magic Man. >> And to be fair, I never thought I’d be
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sitting here watching him, working as a commentator, watching him. Unbelievable. >> That’s a slip. Slip. >> Not a knockdown. >> See Tyler Tyler’s face now is is a mess. And this is where it starts to play on your mind when your face is that that damage now. And he said he doesn’t he doesn’t like the damage anymore. He doesn’t want to keep going through this. But unfortunately, here he is again in that open open hand again there. And Tyler’s lost fights because of the scar
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tissue and the cuts. Much like the Diaz brothers in mixed martial arts. >> Just past the midway point of this five round fight. We had Dorian Darch as well. We’ve been in the ring with the best and yet he cuts so easy. Got paper thin skin. >> Sometimes though, you look at all that blood on us. Sometimes that can confuse you. >> Oh, look at them hands. >> Hey, his guys immediately when I saw him when I got to the hotel the other night said his speed is off the charts and so far you see it.
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>> And and he’s not breathing out of his backside or anything. He’s just cruising. >> And worthy of note, Tyler Good John scored a fifth round finish in his professional debut. Since that point, every fight for Good John has gone the distance. >> 30 seconds remaining in round three of this one. >> Open hand there again. That was an open hand from Tyler. Good jump. Caught him in the eye. [Applause] >> Take your time. Take your time because the referee will give you time.
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>> And Paulie’s telling Clive Allison that’s the second time. >> Second time he’s told him. [Applause] >> Paul has five minutes. >> We’ve seen that early in earlier fights. I’m not sure. Oh, >> yes. >> It’s hard to say cuz he’s open-handed as he swung it. [Applause] >> We continue. >> 20 seconds. Round three. [Applause] >> Paulie to the body in a flurry again. act in battle in combat sports. >> So many fighters I think they’ve got a
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one more fight left in them. Yeah, >> this guy’s proving he has three. [Applause] >> Good John trying to come on here in round number four. >> I think he needs to also think he he knows now he’s got to come on strong for these last two rounds. He’s been outworked for the first three by Paulie. with the damage done. And Tyler’s talked about it before, >> the eyes, and not being able to to have that clear vision because of the cuts. >> But he is a warrior. We know that. And
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he is going to fight to the very finish. >> I think they’re both on. >> Yes. No question. [Applause] I’m trying to work out what Tyler’s plan is >> to beat somebody with so obvious footwork and skills. I’m looking at what his plan is. I’m I’m struggling to work it out. You wouldn’t want to out try and outbox Paulie. So, you’ve got to have something different in the locker. Well, 36 glove boxers over the career of Paulie Milanagi couldn’t figure out.
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>> Good John coming on strong here. Midway point of round number four. >> Landed a really good entirely. Good job. Yeah. >> Well, he’s just answering my question. That’s what he’s got to do. >> He’s not boxing. He’s got to >> try and brawl him. >> Paul, you made the point very early though in our show. said, “If you’re going to do this, you’re going to get hit.” >> You don’t go in and not get hit. >> Unless maybe you’re Roy Jones Jr. in
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some of his fights, >> but Paulie knew he was going to get hit a few times and Tyler knew that he was going to get hit. >> Paulie’s done more of the landing though. >> He has. And and it must be so frustrating for Tyler. The good shot lands there again when you’re just constantly being peppered with light shots, but they’re still going to hurt you because there’s no gloves on obviously. But Paulie’s boxed really smart in sensible tonight up to this stage. But I spoke to Paulie yesterday
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at the weighin. He said, “Look, I’ve got five rounds to just survive and get through and I know I’ll outbox him.” And that was the plan and and I think it’s working at the moment. But he’s just the shot. >> That’s a That’s a push. That’s a push. >> Big cut open up on Paulie’s right eyebrow now. And he has some scar tissue on the right side of his face, too. Cut opened up. Let’s take a look. >> Nobody’s going anywhere in this one. I
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guarantee you that. >> If I’m as fully shot, he shot me. If I’m honest, I I’ve got to be truth. He’s so classy tonight in the way he’s boxing. >> Again, it’s just an honor to call a Paulie Molina fight as a friend as he is. >> At 44, by the way, and he looks like a he looks half that age. And by the way, don’t let the tattoos and the hair and the I’m the bad boy talk of Tyler Good John kid you. He is a class act. >> Yeah, >> but he’s not as classy as Paul in terms
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of boxing. So, he needs a different approach and he’s got it now. He’s taking the fight to him and brawling >> right in front of us. Final seconds of round four. [Applause] rounds. Tyler had a better round that and he hates Paulie in the last round. So, yeah, I personally I gone 22. >> Yeah, >> I think this is the decider. >> Here we go then. >> That was an elbow. [Applause] But sometimes the the missed punch is followed by the elbow. >> Short shot will bring the elbow in. Body
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shot landed there from Good John. >> I’d mentioned that other than his professional debut. Tyler Good John has gone the distance >> every time. >> Every time. >> Yeah, you’re right. >> Four and three in those fights that have gone the distance. And as I said before, tier Mike, it’s no coincidence that he seems to have the most damaged face with scar tissue from the fight because they go the distance. >> Great point. >> But yeah, but that isn’t that isn’t
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going to influence the judges. What influences judges is point scoring punches. >> Absolutely. >> And and I think Tyler landed some really good punches, but so has Paulie. This is a great fight. [Applause] >> There’s 10 years difference between them as well. Yep. >> And you wouldn’t think so. That’s a push. [Applause] >> Paulie tying up. He’s smart. He’s smart. He knows what’s up, but still looking to be offensive. >> Look, look how light he is on his feet
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in the fifth round. >> Midway point of the fifth and final round. The Magic Man looking for a triumphant return. El Tornado looking to end his storyried career with the biggest statement that he could ever make. [Applause] >> Highlevel boxing from both men. >> See Paul Managi still has that little bit of footwork, that little 6-in push out of range just to nullify the work of Good John and then he ties him up or he tries to counter. It’s the same thing every time. [Applause]
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probably what got him through the the amateur international days, then the professional days, the world championship fights that he had. But >> he hasn’t lost any of that ability, has it? >> The good fundamentals never leave you. >> Is that what it is? They stay with you forever. >> Be brilliant at the basics. >> Carl Froch is filming Paul’s fight. >> 30 seconds remain. [Applause] 10 seconds. >> This one guys is going to be in the hands of the judges.
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[Applause] Pauli and Good John go the distance. >> Before we announce the official decision, let’s hear from both Warriors in tonight’s main event. And after five rounds of action, we go to the judges scorecards who score the vote. 48 47. Good John. 4847 Malinagi and 4847 for your winner by split decision. The magic man Paulie Mali decision victory. >> Can I just say wow sir 45 next month? >> I’m still 44 Garrett. Don’t get don’t cage me too much, mate. >> Still 44.19:29
>> Beautiful balance. The Brooklyn streets you brought with you from all those years ago. That was amazing to witness. >> Oh yeah. I had to tough it out though. Tyler was taking no prisoners tonight. I uh you know that’s the thing. I I started out good but he started coming on very very strong after that eye poke when I went down. I still can’t see my I’m still foggy on this side. That may be why I got hit with that shot that cut me. I’m still I’m still very foggy on
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this eye after that eye poke. Hopefully, I’ll go up to the back and get it taken care of. I am completely I wouldn’t say blind in this eye, but actually I am blind in this eye right now. Yeah. Yeah, it’s very foggy. Yeah, I’m very foggy in this eye right now. But so I finished the fight with one eye essentially cuz right now I I can’t see out of this eye. >> I just see uh shadows. >> Talk to us about the level of satisfaction you must have got out of that. You got your body in shape. You
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were around 200 lb. You lost about 30 lbs for this, but the skills and the things you showed tonight. >> Well, back to the magic man himself. >> Yeah, mate. You know, we we worked a lot. Um, I got to give big credit to uh Don Jaffardino and Sebastian Saltzer. We worked a lot with uh uh Addex Mace clubs and uh we did a lot of not just strength training, but also nervous system training based off motion and strength to prepare for camp, to prepare for the boxing first because at my age, I didn’t
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just want to go back into the boxing. So that was really really a big a big asset for me because it prepared my rhythm, prepared me, my core, and it allowed me to get when I started my boxing to really be able to get the best out of myself. You’re one eyed, you’ve got cuts all over you, you’re the victor. There’s a certain American boxer that has been in your Mio before. Could you get him in a bare knuckle fight? Is there a name on your lips? >> You know what, Garrett? I’m I’m here for
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a good time, not a long time. as you said yourself, you’re aging me. So, I I would like to see if I can get a a title shot after this with BKB. I’m considering some glove boxing events, but really, nothing satisfies me more than accomplishment. It’s bigger than money. And a shot at the title would, if I can heal up and I and I can get back and make sure this eye is okay and make sure my hands are okay, maybe fighting the winner of the December 5th show would be amazing. But also, I got to
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say, I made weight a lot easier than I anticipated. I I chose 154 lbs cuz I had been out for a while and I wasn’t sure I could make my old weight class 147 lbs. But as you saw yesterday, Gary, I weigh 2 lbs under. I think with a little more push I could fight at 147. So my goal right now, of course, speaking barring any injuries that keep me back or anything else would be to fight for the 154 lb title and then possibly fighting for the 147 pound title. And like Conor McGregor likes to say, the double champ
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would be the goal. >> That would be amazing. The double champ. Ladies and gentlemen, let’s hear it for poorly the magic man. Maligni, >> I need to give credit to Tyler. Good John coming in. >> I need to give credit to Tyler. He never got the credit he deserves. This man, anybody who is making money in bare knuckle fighting right now owes a big thank you to this guy. You understand me? Everybody likes to talk [ __ ] Hey, forget those haters on Instagram, bro. Come on, man. You’re bigger than that.
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They mean nothing. Opinions mean nothing. You know, everyone know what opinions every opinions are like [ __ ] Everybody has one. Okay, this guy, anybody making money in bare knuckle fighting right now, the return to big- time big time viewership of bare knuckle fighting owes a big thank you to this guy right here. That’s why he was chosen over a lot of you schmucks that were calling me out. >> A quick word from you, Tyler, about your own performance and what Paulie’s achieved tonight, even though it was a
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very, very close fight. >> Yeah, it was a very close fight. Nip and tuck, wasn’t it? Um, we both showed our boxing. Um, look, you know, I’m not going to like I thought I nicked it, but look, it is what it is. And um, yeah, look, I wish Paulie all the best in in the future. I’m out. I’m out. I’m done. This was going to always be my last one. And I felt it in there like, I don’t want this anymore. I don’t need it anymore. Let me tell you, for some who didn’t want it, you wanted it more than
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me late. For somebody who didn’t want it, you wanted it more than me late, mate. Okay? Don’t sell yourself short. And and if you are out, this guy is going to make a hell of a trader. Let me tell you, this guy knows all the little tricks, all the ins and outs. My kidneys are killing me, okay? My I didn’t see out of this. He made me work for this victory tooth and nail. Paulie will be talking all night and we love he does that. It’ll be on the other side of the desk at the next event. Well done,
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Tyler. Brilliant work both you, Paulie Malinagi. Incredible respect between the two men. It’s a pleasure to watch you fight tonight. Back to another couple of legends, or three of them in fact, on the desk. Mike, Paul, and Tom.