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Malignaggi admits he wants to fight McGregor in 2018

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The speculation is true.

In yet another media session where Paulie Malignaggi spent most of his time insulting Conor McGregor, the boxer finally admitted that he wants to arrange a bout with "The Notorious" in 2018.

"Yeah. At this point, yeah," replied Malignaggi when asked if he wants to fight McGregor next year. "When you don't like a guy, you don't spar with them - you fight them. Now the bad blood is there. Now we got a fight."

Malignaggi hinted that St. Patrick's Day 2018 could be the fight date. However, he noted that if McGregor doesn't have an impressive showing against Floyd Mayweather, few will be interested in seeing "The Notorious" back in a boxing ring.

Malignaggi will be on the broadcast for the McGregor-Mayweather fight on Aug. 26.

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