"Paulie", "Paulie","Paulie"

I missed most of the Paulie Malinaggi vs Ebner Cherry bout, but from the last 4 rounds, it wasn't as impressive as it could have been. Cherry looks lean and solid, yet seemed ineffective in hurting Paulie. You have to wonder if the judges (2 out 3) were being charitable in giving Cherry the final round. Your last round can be your best round if the match is close, but you're never going to win the match if your last round is your only round. The best part for Cherry is that he didn't get knocked out and lives to "brawl" another day.
Paulie, Paulie, Paulie. The best part of his performance was his post-fight interview with Max Kellerman. Admitting that his performance was lacking and that a punch in the 10th round from Cherry hurt him was eye opening in a day when boxers never give an honest assessment of their match. They're are too worried it will effect their next payday. Paulie's marketing skills are impressive in knowing immediately that his performance won't be enough to gain a big payday vs Ricky Hatton, whose American performance haven't been "Hattonesque". By making this comment, Paulie puts the idea in the fans heads which would help push for that eventual matchup.
I am looking forward to the day when they do meet, although deep down I would like to see Paulie take on Arturo "Thunder" Gatti. Either way Paulie will bring out the best in his opponent.
Until then, we can stay up late at night and watch those heavyweight farces they put on HBO and Showtime. Watching a heavyweight "title" fight is like watching cement dry. Try welterweights and middleweights, they give you better bang for your PPV buck !