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Artem Lobov stuns Paulie Malignaggi, outpoints rival to win ill-tempered grudge Bareknuckle match

22-6-2019 < RT 34 157 words
 

Published time: 23 Jun, 2019 04:13





'The Russian Hammer' Artem Lobov had the final word in the bitter feud with Paulie Malignaggi, defeating the former world champion boxer by decision in Tampa, Florida on Saturday night.



Lobov was awarded the unanimous decision victory (48-47, 48-47, 48-47) after being the aggressor for much of the fight, though Malignaggi's wily, defensive style of boxing which made him a tricky target to find.


The fight was a calmer affair than Lobov's previous entry into the Bare Knuckle FC cage, which saw the former UFC man defeat Jason Knight in a wild and bloody brawl.


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