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My Take
Paulie Malignaggi has always intrigued me as a fighter who won with brains over brawn. Raised in Bensonhurst as an Italian-American, he climbed to a two-division world title and a 2007 Comeback of the Year award on speed, footwork, and sheer stubbornness rather than knockout power. What I enjoy even more is his second act as a commentator, where the same fight-reading instinct fuels sharp, unfiltered analysis you can only earn in the ring. I tend to prefer the technicians and talkers over the highlight-reel punchers, and Paulie, still lending his voice to bare-knuckle boxing, embodies that breed perfectly.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Paulie Malignaggi
- Name (Japanese)
- ポール・マリナッジ
- Reading
- ぽーる・まりなっじ
- Born
- November 23, 1980 (age 45)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Sagittarius / Monkey
- Origin
- Bensonhurst, New York, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 173 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- boxer
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- New Utrecht High School
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- 2007 The Ring magazine Comeback of the Year
- Sam Taub Award
- IBF World Junior Welterweight Champion
- WBA World Welterweight Champion
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Paulie Malignaggi born?
Born November 23, 1980 (age 45).
Where is Paulie Malignaggi from?
Paulie Malignaggi is from Bensonhurst, New York, United States.
What does Paulie Malignaggi do?
Paulie Malignaggi works as boxer.
How tall is Paulie Malignaggi?
Paulie Malignaggi is 173 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-20
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.