“You get the reality checks during the course of your adult life and your career, and you realize that as good as the money in boxing is, most of the time people most don't make Ray Leonard or Oscar De La Hoya money, even if you make very good money.”

Italian-American former professional boxer

Paulie Malignaggi is an Italian-American former professional boxer, active from 2001 to 2017. He is known for winning world titles in two weight divisions and for his later work as a boxing commentator and analyst. Malignaggi held the IBF junior welterweight title from 2007 to 2008 and the WBA welterweight title from 2012 to 2013. In the ring, he was noted for his hand speed, boxing skill, athleticism, and durable chin. He now works in boxing media, including BKB Bare Knuckle Boxing and ProBox TV alongside Mike Goldberg.