Malignaggi says Khan will get rude NY welcome

Published January 08, 2015

By Larry Fine

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Britain's WBA light-welterweight champion Amir Khan said he was living a dream by fighting at Madison Square Garden, but challenger Paul Malignaggi promised him a rude welcome.

"I'll have my name in the history books."

Malignaggi, 27-3, said Khan would not like New York.

"This fight is going to be in front of a crowd where when Amir gets punched in his mouth they're going to love it," the challenger said. "Madison Square Garden is pro-Malignaggi.

Roach warned Malignaggi he would be paid back in the ring.

"I know some people have made some comments about them using steroids and that pisses me off a little bit," Roach said about Khan and Pacquiao.

"Why can't they just accept that these two guys work hard and they are great fighters. You'll see that on the 15th and Paulie, you will definitely see it."

Former IBF champion Malignaggi said he respected Khan.

"I made my comments and I stand by my comments," the 29-year-old added.

(Editing by Neil Maidment)

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