Paul had a hard upbringing here is Pittsburgh. I know a few people who knew him as a kid and have stories about him trying to get by with little to no support. He’s made some mistakes, but I think Pittsburgh is proud to call him our own. I wish his son well… I would imagine Paul is an amazing coach.
So sad. Someone with so much potential to throw it away to drugs. I was in Albion with this dude. Knew who he was and a huge boxing fan all my life. Never approached him cuz I was a silent keep to myself. Not star struck or anything but just loved seeing him. One day at a time champ
You know most boxers were exposed to drug's and Paul's problem was that he was avoided by everyone in boxing that's why it's terrible when a boxer is shelved they get anxious look how they tried doing Andy Ruiz with a 2 year no activity Triple G couldn't get no fights Big Baby Miller 5 years suspension it's terrible.
Pernel Whitaker was using drugs many great people use drugs and you wouldn't even know it so to say he threw his career away is like saying Mike Tyson threw his career away Michael Dokes the list goes on.
paul and my self both ended up in PA state prison boot camp together around 2007 and only me and paul could keep up with the P.T. Drugs and alcohol has caused so much destruction, and Paul is the perfect example of the destruction.
@@ahmedalaidy6320 he beat him and Floyd wanted to quit basically. I think Floyd wasn't supposed to have been in good shape the time it happened though.
Light hitter, constant mover, ran from Manfredy all night and still got a decision. Like Paulie Ayala basically. For some reason he was getting a big push from the boxing powers that be, even though he's a thug to the bone.
I saw the Floyd tape with this guy. He got washed. Floyd layed down after the sparring and they clipped it like he got hurt by this guy. Lololol. Look like a Mexican style fighter to me. Too slow.
Disrespecting Mayweaher’s win over Berto is more disrespectful to Berto than anyone. He’s 2x world champion. And that wasn’t Mayweather’s last fight. McGreggor was.
I loved his fight with Irwin, lot of great fighters from his era. There was another fighter I loved from his time that got killed and they found his body on the train tracks but I can’t find his name
One of the best Paul Spadafora !
I'm from Pittsburgh this city is depressing and saturated with drugs everywhere ...
This is accurate, Sheraden and the Rocks were hell
This taping should be passed on to all the youngsters. Paul is a F'n real one.
Paul had a hard upbringing here is Pittsburgh. I know a few people who knew him as a kid and have stories about him trying to get by with little to no support. He’s made some mistakes, but I think Pittsburgh is proud to call him our own. I wish his son well… I would imagine Paul is an amazing coach.
Even at this stage if Floyd did an exhibition with Paul he would gain so much respect from true boxing fans.
So sad. Someone with so much potential to throw it away to drugs. I was in Albion with this dude. Knew who he was and a huge boxing fan all my life. Never approached him cuz I was a silent keep to myself. Not star struck or anything but just loved seeing him. One day at a time champ
You know most boxers were exposed to drug's and Paul's problem was that he was avoided by everyone in boxing that's why it's terrible when a boxer is shelved they get anxious look how they tried doing Andy Ruiz with a 2 year no activity Triple G couldn't get no fights Big Baby Miller 5 years suspension it's terrible.
Pernel Whitaker was using drugs many great people use drugs and you wouldn't even know it so to say he threw his career away is like saying Mike Tyson threw his career away Michael Dokes the list goes on.
My new favorite podcast! Would love if you guys broke down each topic matching the time of the video in the description
paul and my self both ended up in PA state prison boot camp together around 2007 and only me and paul could keep up with the P.T. Drugs and alcohol has caused so much destruction, and Paul is the perfect example of the destruction.
That's rad
This video is so much better then TH-cam of Floyd's red carpet
Love seeing this , definition of a true champ , he took the knock down but got up before the 10 count GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS CHAMP 💯💯✊🏽✊🏽🫡🫡
49-1 that’s top tier
I hope he does get a payday and can book an exhibition match! Paul still got skills and is in great shape right now!
Paulie you were my favorite fighter! I still wish the mayweather fight had happened. Great to see you are still grinding, take care champ.
Mayweather was never gonna fight him after that sparring match.
exhibition with mayweather is needed the public wants this !! $$$$
😂😂
I'd love to see it even at this age. Actually a fight that should have happened a decade and some change ago.
@@matthewanthony4606 Ain’t nothing funny about it, dude can box even to this day!
Paul is great!!!! One of a kind. His style is impossible to imitate. Style.
Respect to Paul.
Bro was actually cold 🥶
Especially with one gimp leg
This guy had a lot of potential. Too bad he had all those problems outside of boxing that prevented him from reaching that potential.
12:36 to 14:43 is heaps of knowledge from an OG who's went through it all
All due R E S P E C T 2 you to you Paul!
People will never know based off this video just how gangster this dude was back in the day lol lucky to be alive
This was a great Interview
His a humble down to earth dude, hopefully 🙏 things turn his way 🥊💯.
They going good for em he my side trainer
@@Theboxexpo
That’s good to hear.
Great video
Paul was/is a Bad Dude
I wouldn't even wanna fight him now at 50
Dude still moves really well in the gym and looks like he could box an exhibition fight today!
Legend
Respect on him for preaching sobriety
The Floyd sparing story is definitely what this guy is most known for. Couldn't tell you much more about the guy.
Wat hAppend
@@ahmedalaidy6320 he beat him and Floyd wanted to quit basically. I think Floyd wasn't supposed to have been in good shape the time it happened though.
Light hitter, constant mover, ran from Manfredy all night and still got a decision. Like Paulie Ayala basically. For some reason he was getting a big push from the boxing powers that be, even though he's a thug to the bone.
@@bernie4366 Sounds like the majority of American fighters though.
@@LimerickR266 bro why are you lying there is literally footage of it on youtube floyd literally dismantled that junkie even tho he was on drugs
Floyd give Paul a exhibition! Let him get a pay day!
Time stamp the Devin Haney comments.
16:40
Crazy how much it ended up looking like the Spadafora vs Mayweather sparring
Mckees Rocks in the house
Remember when he fought manfredy windy city gym chitown
a shame we grew up togeather he went down! his brother Harry was a better fighter but he grew up with a family but Paul went the wrong way
SPADDY!!!!
🇮🇹 Blood
i was there when he got shot in the leg and i know just like him who did it E
he was up on 5 in ACJ medical ward lol
Ok Paulie 412 💪🏿
olympic trials dont mean anything anymore other then looking good on your resume. Kids are winning them and not being put on the team
I saw the Floyd tape with this guy. He got washed. Floyd layed down after the sparring and they clipped it like he got hurt by this guy. Lololol.
Look like a Mexican style fighter to me. Too slow.
He did not get washed lol u need glasses my friend
Thank you
@@bradadezus he needs some really big glasses fool needs to stop getting high while hes at it
He beat up Floyd and he was a slick pure boxer you ignorant fool. He was trained by Yankello
@@acetofresh1 beat up Floyd Lolol.
Get real
Disrespecting Mayweaher’s win over Berto is more disrespectful to Berto than anyone. He’s 2x world champion. And that wasn’t Mayweather’s last fight. McGreggor was.
Not to mention any version of Berto would whip this boy in whatever he considers his “prime”
@@matthewanthony4606 umm Paul was a beast he was 49-1 for a reason and was also a world champion
@@matthewanthony4606 I’m not gonna say that! Paul was legit!
Professional bout McGregor fight was an exhibition
Hate to say it but it sounds like he took a lot of hits and it might be catching up to him 😢
wasn't the hits..it was the drugs..he was one of the best defensive fighters I ever saw
Nah he good he training me
@@Theboxexpo u easy work
I loved his fight with Irwin, lot of great fighters from his era. There was another fighter I loved from his time that got killed and they found his body on the train tracks but I can’t find his name
That’s the addict voice, not the CTE voice
Dope ruined his life and its still doing it you can tell he high as hell
Paul is sober now so you have no clue what you're talking about
He Said he used his whole life then said it didn't happen until 28.
He's talking about addiction there's a difference.
Bruh you shouting over him every two seconds
So much wastes potential with Paul..🤦♂️🤦♂️ Hopefully he will pass his skill not his habits to his son.
Odd that you two think anyone wants your advice.
Legend