Vinny Paz

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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. In 2022, he was inducted into the International Sports Hall of Fame.[1] Paz was also inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame as part of the class of 2025.[2]

Professional career

Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". In the 1980s, Pazienza built a reputation along the U.S. East Coast, defeating such opponents as Melvin Paul (KO 2), Joe Frazier Jr. (TKO 7), Harry Arroyo (UD 10), Nelson Bolanos (TKO 6), and Roberto Elizondo (KO in 10). His first world title fight came on June 7, 1987, in Providence, Rhode Island, where he outpointed Greg Haugen over 15 rounds to become the IBF world lightweight champion.[3][4] The pair would meet two more times: Haugen recovering the title in an immediate rematch,[5][6][7] and Pazienza prevailing in a 10-round decision in their rubber match in 1990.[8]

Pazienza failed in title tries in the junior welterweight division: in 1988, against WBC World Champion Roger Mayweather and in 1990, against both WBO Champion Hector "Macho" Camacho and WBA World Champion Loreto Garza.[9][10]

In 1991, Pazienza moved into the junior middleweight division. This movement was at the advice of his new trainer Kevin Rooney.[11] In his first fight at junior middleweight, he won the USBA championship against Ron Amundsen in a 12-round decision. He defeated the WBA world jr. middleweight champion Gilbert Delé with a 12th-round TKO in Providence, becoming the second fighter in boxing history to win both the lightweight and junior middleweight world championships.[10][12]

Pazienza was forced to relinquish the title due to a serious car accident in which his neck was broken. He was scheduled for a Jan.10 title defense against Pat Lawlor in Atlantic City but it was called off. Doctors informed him he might never walk again and would certainly never fight again. Pazienza had to wear a medical device called a Halo, a circular metal brace screwed into the skull in four spots and propped up with four metal rods. He had the Halo screwed to his skull for three months, during which time he maintained a workout regimen against doctors orders.[13][14] He returned to the ring thirteen months after the accident and defeated future WBC world jr. middleweight champion Luis Santana by a 10-round decision.[12][15]

After the Santana fight, Pazienza went on to defeat Brett Lally by a 6th-round TKO,[16][17] and then, in another TKO, former world champion Lloyd Honeyghan in the 10th round.[18][19] Pazienza went on to win the vacant IBO middleweight world title in 1993 with an 11th-round KO over Dan Sherry.[20] Pazienza then went on to beat Roberto Durán twice, both via unanimous decision, with the IBC super middleweight title on the line both times. In the first fight, Durán put Pazienza down in Rounds 2 and 5, but referee Joe Cortez controversially ruled the Round 2 knockdown to be a slip. The first fight divided the people watching as some felt that Durán had won a close fight, but others felt that Pazienza had won either narrowly or widely after finishing strongly in the last five rounds. The second fight was more lopsided in Pazienza's favour, as despite the official judges giving Pazienza the win by scores of 116–112, 117–111 and 118–110, the TV commentators expressed puzzlement at the closeness of the official scoring as they thought that Pazienza had won every round in a 120–108 shutout.[21]

In June 1995, Pazienza lost his world title bid against IBF world super middleweight champion Roy Jones Jr.[22][23] In 1996, Pazienza inflicted then-prospect Dana Rosenblatt's only loss (a knockout in four rounds) to win the vacant WBU super middleweight world championship.[24][25]

In early 2001, Pazienza legally changed his last name to Paz.[26] In 2002, he lost to WBC world super middleweight champion Eric Lucas in what would be his last shot at a world title.[27] In 2004, Paz fought in his last fight, defeating Tocker Pudwill via 10-round unanimous decision. His record stands at 50–10, with 30 wins by knockout and five world titles (the IBF lightweight championship, WBA jr. middleweight championship, IBO super middleweight championship, IBC super middleweight championship, and the WBU super middleweight championship). He also won the USBA title.

Neck injury

On November 12, 1991, Pazienza was a passenger in a car that was involved in a head-on collision in Warwick, Rhode Island, at an estimated speed of Template:Convert, as a result of which he suffered a dislocated vertebra and two fractured vertebrae in his neck.[28] The driver of his car suffered a head injury and the driver of the oncoming car suffered minor injuries. Pazienza sued both drivers and was awarded $926,000, after the District Court for the District of Rhode Island ruled that the driver of the car in which Pazienza was a passenger was solely responsible for causing the accident.[28]

Television/film appearances

Outside of boxing, Paz was a guest star on the TV series Police Academy, a guest on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, was featured on The Montell Williams Show, served as a guest security guard on an episode of The Jerry Springer Show, and refereed the Brawl for All fight at WrestleMania XV between Bart Gunn and Butterbean.[29] He appeared in the unreleased 1997 movie The Good Life.[30]

The 2016 film Bleed for This is based on his comeback from a spinal injury, and stars Miles Teller as Pazienza.[31]

Legal issues

Paz has been arrested on a variety of criminal charges, including alcohol-related crimes, domestic violence, passing bad checks, and disorderly conduct.[32][33][34][35][36]

Professional boxing record

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No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
60 Win 50–10 Tocker Pudwill UD 10 Mar 27, 2004 Foxwoods, Mashantucket, Connecticut, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
59 Loss 49–10 Eric Lucas UD 12 Mar 1, 2002 Foxwoods, Mashantucket, Connecticut, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". For WBC super-middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
58 Win 49–9 Levan Easley UD 10 Dec 7, 2001 Foxwoods, Mashantucket, Connecticut, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
57 Win 48–9 Tim Shocks UD 10 Sep 21, 2001 Rhodes-on-the Pawtuxet, Cranston, Rhode Island, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
56 Win 47–9 Pat Lawlor KO 2 (10), 1:52Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jul 27, 2001 Rhodes-on-the Pawtuxet, Cranston, Rhode Island, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
55 Loss 46–9 Aaron Davis TKO 8 (10), 1:48Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Feb 9, 2001 Foxwoods, Mashantucket, Connecticut, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
54 Loss 46–8 Dana Rosenblatt SD 12 Nov 5, 1999 Foxwoods, Mashantucket, Connecticut, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". For vacant IBO super-middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
53 Win 46–7 Esteban Cervantes SD 10 Jun 25, 1999 Foxwoods, Mashantucket, Connecticut, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
52 Win 45–7 Joseph Kiwanuka UD 10 Apr 9, 1999 Foxwoods, Mashantucket, Connecticut, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
51 Win 44–7 Undra White TKO 9 (10), 2:55Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jan 8, 1999 Foxwoods, Mashantucket, Connecticut, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
50 Win 43–7 Arthur Allen UD 10 Nov 6, 1998 Foxwoods, Mashantucket, Connecticut, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
49 Win 42–7 Glenwood Brown MD 10 Jul 26, 1998 Foxwoods, Mashantucket, Connecticut, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
48 Loss 41–7 Herol Graham UD 12 Dec 6, 1997 Wembley Arena, Wembley, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". For WBC International super-middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
47 Win 41–6 Dana Rosenblatt TKO 4 (12), 2:13Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Aug 23, 1996 Bally's Atlantic City, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won vacant WBU super-middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
46 Loss 40–6 Roy Jones Jr. TKO 6 (12), 2:58Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jun 24, 1995 Atlantic City Convention Center, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". For IBF super-middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
45 Win 40–5 Roberto Durán UD 12 Jan 14, 1995 Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained IBC super-middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
44 Win 39–5 Rafael Williams UD 10 Nov 8, 1994 Foxwoods, Mashantucket, Connecticut, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
43 Win 38–5 Roberto Durán UD 12 Jun 25, 1994 MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won vacant IBC super-middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
42 Win 37–5 Jacques LeBlanc UD 10 Apr 5, 1994 Foxwoods, Mashantucket, Connecticut, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
41 Win 36–5 Dan Sherry KO 11 (15), 2:59Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Dec 28, 1993 Ritz Carlton, Aspen, Colorado, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won vacant IBO super-middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
40 Win 35–5 Robbie Sims UD 10 Oct 26, 1993 Foxwoods, Mashantucket, Connecticut, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
39 Win 34–5 Lloyd Honeyghan TKO 10 (12), 0:56Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jun 26, 1993 Atlantic City Convention Center, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
38 Win 33–5 Brett Lally RTD 6 (10), 3:00Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Mar 2, 1993 Foxwoods, Mashantucket, Connecticut, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
37 Win 32–5 Luis Santana UD 10 Dec 15, 1992 Foxwoods, Mashantucket, Connecticut, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
36 Win 31–5 Gilbert Delé TKO 12 (12), 2:10Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Oct 1, 1991 Providence Civic Center, Providence, Rhode Island, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won WBA light-middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
35 Win 30–5 Ron Amundsen UD 12 Jul 2, 1991 Providence, Rhode Island, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won IBF–USBA light-middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
34 Loss 29–5 Loreto Garza DQ 11 (12), 2:59Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Dec 1, 1990 Arco Arena, Sacramento, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". For WBA light-welterweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
33 Win 29–4 Greg Haugen UD 10 Aug 5, 1990 Trump Plaza Hotel and Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
32 Loss 28–4 Hector Camacho UD 12 Feb 3, 1990 Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". For WBO light-welterweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
31 Win 28–3 Eddie VanKirk TKO 5 (10), 2:41Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Nov 27, 1989 Providence Civic Center, Providence, Rhode Island, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
30 Win 27–3 Vinnie Burgese TKO 10 (10), 1:05Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jun 11, 1989 Trump Plaza Hotel and Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
29 Win 26–3 Jake Carollo TKO 2 (10), 1:58Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Apr 14, 1989 Trump Plaza Hotel and Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
28 Loss 25–3 Roger Mayweather UD 12 Nov 7, 1988 Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". For WBC light-welterweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
27 Win 25–2 Rick Kaiser TKO 3 (10), 1:24Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Oct 4, 1988 Park West, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
26 Win 24–2 Felix Dubray TKO 4 (10), 1:34Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jun 27, 1988 Providence Civic Center, Providence, Rhode Island, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
25 Loss 23–2 Greg Haugen UD 15 Feb 6, 1988 Atlantic City Convention Center, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Lost IBF lightweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
24 Win 23–1 Greg Haugen UD 15 Jun 7, 1987 Providence Civic Center, Providence, Rhode Island, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won IBF lightweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
23 Win 22–1 Roberto Elizondo TKO 10 (10), 2:56Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Feb 8, 1987 Providence Civic Center, Providence, Rhode Island, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
22 Win 21–1 Roger Brown TKO 4 (10), 2:53Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Nov 8, 1986 San Juan, Puerto RicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
21 Win 20–1 Nelson Bolanos TKO 6 (12), 2:48Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Sep 18, 1986 Providence Civic Center, Providence, Rhode Island, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
20 Win 19–1 Harry Arroyo UD 10 May 18, 1986 Providence, Rhode Island, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
19 Win 18–1 Joe Frazier Jr. TKO 7 (10), 1:52Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Feb 5, 1986 Providence, Rhode Island, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
18 Win 17–1 Melvin Paul TKO 2 (10) Nov 26, 1985 Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
17 Win 16–1 Jeff Bumpus UD 10 Sep 18, 1985 Harrah's Atlantic City, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
16 Win 15–1 Antoine Lark TKO 6 (8), 2:46Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Mar 27, 1985 Harrah's Atlantic City, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
15 Loss 14–1 Abdelkader Marbi TKO 5 (8) Dec 1, 1984 Palazzo Dello Sport, Milan, ItalyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
14 Win 14–0 Bruno Simili TKO 3 (8) Nov 17, 1984 Riva del Garda, ItalyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
13 Win 13–0 Rich McCain UD 8 Aug 29, 1984 Sands Atlantic City, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
12 Win 12–0 Mike Golden PTS 8 Apr 15, 1984 Sands Atlantic City, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
11 Win 11–0 David Bell TKO 4 (8) Feb 26, 1984 Beaumont Civic Center, Beaumont, Texas, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
10 Win 10–0 Jose Ortiz KO 6 (8), 2:37Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Dec 14, 1983 Ice World, Totowa, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
9 Win 9–0 Emilio Diaz TKO 3 (?) Dec 2, 1983 Warwick, Rhode Island, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
8 Win 8–0 Robert Stevenson KO 1 (6), 1:45Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Oct 27, 1983 Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
7 Win 7–0 Jim Zelinski TKO 2 (6) Sep 24, 1983 Ice World, Totowa, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
6 Win 6–0 Ricardo Moreno TKO 3 (6), 2:42Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Sep 9, 1983 Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
5 Win 5–0 Rafael Alicia TKO 2 (4), 2:30Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Aug 31, 1983 Sands Atlantic City, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
4 Win 4–0 Eddie Carberry TKO 2 (4) Aug 16, 1983 Playboy Hotel and Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
3 Win 3–0 Patrick Dangerfield Jr. KO 2 (4) Jul 10, 1983 Caesars Atlantic City, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
2 Win 2–0 Keith McCoy KO 3 (4) Jun 30, 1983 Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
1 Win 1–0 Alfredo Rivera TKO 4 (4) May 26, 1983 Sands Atlantic City, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".

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