Malignaggi to defend title on Showtime January 5

By G. Leon

05/11/2007

Malignaggi to defend title on Showtime January 5

IBF junior welterweight champion Paul Malignaggi will make the mandatory defense of his title against Herman Ngoudjo at Bally's Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Ronald Hearns will open the Showtime Championship Boxing telecast against the ever dangerous TBA. Former junior welterweight champ Lovemore N'dou, who is expected to face the Malignaggi-Ngoudjo winner, will also appear on the show. Remember where you heard it first! (4:32 PM EST)