Despite some initial confusion, it appears that Paulie Malignaggi will indeed play a role in Conor McGregor’s training camp ahead of the Irishman’s mega-fight against Floyd Mayweather on Aug. 26.
Malignaggi, a retired ex-champion boxer and current commentator for Showtime, revealed Monday on The MMA Hour he is slated to fly out to Las Vegas on Wednesday to join Team McGregor. The 36-year-old Malignaggi expects to play the role of sparring partner for McGregor, helping the UFC lightweight champion to prepare for his much-anticipated professional boxing debut against Mayweather.
“I guess it’s down to how long they need me to work,” Malignaggi said Monday on The MMA Hour.