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Vinny Paz (born Vincenzo Edward Pazienza, December 16, 1962), formerly Vinny Pazienza, is an American former professional boxer who held world titles at lightweight and light middleweight. The 2016 film Bleed for This is based on his comeback from a spinal injury.
Paz was born in Sicily, Italy, where he lived for a short time before moving with his family to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He is of Sicilian/Italian heritage. [5] He has both Italian and American citizenship. Paz originally started rapping with fellow Jedi Mind Tricks member Stoupe in his basement.
Bleed for This is a 2016 American biographical sports film written and directed by Ben Younger and based on the life of former world champion boxer Vinny Pazienza.The film stars Miles Teller as Pazienza, with Aaron Eckhart, Katey Sagal, Ciarán Hinds, and Ted Levine in supporting roles.
Breland and Vinny Pazienza followed the championship route for Main Events, winning their first world titles in 1987, year in which he was named Trainer of The Year by the WBA. Taylor followed Whitaker and Pazienza by beating Buddy McGirt in 1988 for the world light welterweight title.
Vinny Paz (born 1962), multiple world champion, born Vinny Pazienza; Tommy Paul (1909–1991), born Gaetano Alfonso Papa, boxer; Willie Pep (1922–2006), born Gugliemo Papaleo; Billy Petrolle (1905–1983) Mike Rossman (born 1955) (Italian father) Lou Salica (1912–2002) Lou Savarese (born 1965) Petey Scalzo (1917–1993) Paul Spadafora (born ...
The 28-year-old actor bulked up to take on the role of real-life World Champion Boxer Vinny Pazienza in Bleed for This. After an almost fatal car accident, it was uncertain if Pazienza would ever ...
Paz went 50-10 with 30 KOs in a career that seemed over soon after he stopped Gilbert Dele to win the WBA light middleweight title in 1991. He broke his neck six weeks later in the crash, but ...
The Pasquantino family watched the 2019 MLB Draft from the Mellow Mushroom, a pizza joint, in Virginia. They were optimistic — they’d been told Pasquantino could go as early as the third round.