Paulie Malignaggi Pre-Fight Interview: Part 2

December 5, 2013

No doubt Paulie Malignaggi has turned into a renowned fighter, but who did he look up to as a youngster? He tells us in this one-on-one interview:

And Malignaggi's most memorable moment? It all started from his very first professional fight:

Judah vs. Malignaggi airs live on Showtime this Saturday, December 7.

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