Paulie Malignaggi is an American former professional boxer, boxing commentator, and analyst. He is recognized for winning world championships in two weight classes and later transitioning to media work in the sport. Although his post-boxing ventures included a foray into bare-knuckle fighting, it is his boxing accomplishments that remain central to his professional legacy.
Paulie Malignaggi was born on November 23, 1980, in Brooklyn, New York, to Sicilian immigrant parents. Shortly after his birth, his family returned to Italy for a brief period before permanently settling back in Brooklyn following the birth of his younger brother, Umberto. His parents eventually separated, with his father returning to Italy. Raised primarily by his mother in Brooklyn, Malignaggi developed a passion for boxing at a young age, using the sport as an outlet during a turbulent adolescence.
After a successful amateur career, Malignaggi made his professional boxing debut in 2001. Competing primarily in the light welterweight division, he began his career with an impressive string of victories, winning his first 21 fights. His first professional loss came in 2006 against Miguel Cotto in a hard-fought bout that earned him respect for his resilience and toughness.
In June 2007, Malignaggi claimed the IBF light welterweight title by defeating Lovemore N'Dou via unanimous decision. He later moved up to the welterweight division, where he captured the WBA welterweight title by defeating Vyacheslav Senchenko in 2012. Known for his quick hands, ring intelligence, and defensive skills, Malignaggi was a prominent figure in the boxing world throughout the 2000s and early 2010s.
Following his retirement from professional boxing, Malignaggi transitioned to a successful career as a boxing commentator and analyst, working with major networks such as Showtime. His sharp insights and confident on-air presence have made him a respected voice in the sport. Through his boxing career, media roles, and public appearances, it is estimated that Malignaggi has accumulated a net worth in the multi-million dollar range.
In June 2019, Malignaggi made headlines by stepping out of retirement to fight former UFC fighter Artem Lobov at Bare Knuckle FC 6. The match was surrounded by intense promotion, including heated press events and bold predictions on both sides. Contrary to expectations, Lobov defeated Malignaggi via unanimous decision in a closely contested bout. Malignaggi cited a hand injury sustained during the fight as a factor in his performance, though the loss sparked online criticism owing to Lobov’s modest MMA record.
Paulie Malignaggi is not currently married and does not have any publicly known children. He was previously involved in a relationship with Jessica Corazon, who became a subject of media attention during Malignaggi’s pre-fight promotion with Adrien Broner. In a press event preceding the bout, Corazon expressed support for Broner and claimed to be pregnant with Malignaggi’s child. Malignaggi later addressed the situation in an interview, downplaying the seriousness of their relationship and describing the incident as part of a larger pattern of personal turmoil.
Since then, Malignaggi has expressed contentment with his single status, focusing on his commentary career and enjoying life after active competition.
| Birth Date: | 23 Nov, 1980 |
| Age: | 39 yrs |
| Occupations: | Boxer |
| Citizenship: | United States of America |
| Birth Place: | Bensonhurst |
| Gender: | Male |
| Description: | American boxer |
| Net Worth 2021: | 6 million |
