Press Release: Junior welterweight contender Paulie "The Magic Man" Malignaggi won a one-sided performance February 17 against Edner Cherry (21-5-2, 10 KOs) in the HBO main event in New York City. Malignaggi won a unanimous 10-round decision (100-90, 98-92, 98-92). Before that, he hadn't fought since June 10, 2006 when he lost a unanimous decision, suffering a fractured cheekbone in the process Migeul Cotto. Malignaggi then hired trainer James "Buddy" McGirt.  "We worked on some physical improvements and I think people saw some," Malignaggi said, "but it all didn't show in the Cherry fight. I think I looked better in the gym than the ring. But some rounds Cherry came out throwing bombs like (Ricardo) Mayorga, and the next round he wouldn't engage. I can't get into wars every fight; the Cotto fight was like three tough fights. Everybody knows I have speed and quickness, but I must have  some pop, too. I hit him in the first round with a good left hook and after that he waited to counter punch. He's a good fighter but he'd never fought anybody like Paulie Malignaggi before. I don't think he ever figured me out. I was just a little disappointed that I wasn't more exciting."  One question that Malignaggi didn't answer whom his next opponent will be, despite several names rumored in the media. "All I can say right now is we have a lot of big plans, so stay tuned," Malignaggi concluded. "We have a couple of good options. There should be an announcement soon about my next fight - it's going to be a big one - and then an even bigger fight after that."