In the months leading up to Mayweather's announcement, we heard numerous rumors from all different directions and couldn't separate the ridiculous from the plausible, but a proposed bout with former Lightweight champion Paul Spadafora was the only one that was a mix of both. The date is set. Since then, Manfredy lost to some prospects and retired in 2004. Spadafora was willing to bleed for another world title, that much is certain. the Kid Pittsburgh Then he turns around & beats undefeated Julio Diaz to get another title shot and Paul Spadafora defeats him. Family: He was arrested for shooting his girlfriend, Nadine Russo, in the stomach. Dude is still undefeated even now that he's past prime. As the dog tugs on a chain leash, the uneasiness is palpable. It will be boxing's biggest event for nigh on thirty years, a chance for both men to settle the much-debated score and in the process pocket a mountain of cash. Paul Spadafora: | | | Paul Spadafora | | | | Statis. "The Pittsburgh Kid" Paul Spadafora (45-0-1, 19 KOs) is ready to make his return to the boxing ring. In ONE Championship, the lightweight division limit is . . Mayweather vacated the title to fight a notable opponent instead of fighting his mandatory challenger Mark Suárez. Initially, it appeared . The victory took Spadafora's record to an impressive 45-0-1 and one step closer to the big fights he's hoping to get soon. Paul Spadafora (def. He is the former IBF lightweight champion of the world, and has challenged once for a light welterweight world title. 39 Related Articles [filter] Lightweight. Mach12 Green Belt. 08-06-2012, 06:35 AM . (Peter Diana, Post-Gazette) "Forget Floyd Mayweather," McCauley said from the interview-room podium at Pitt's Petersen Events Center, the venue for this May 17 title-unification bout between Spadafora of the International Boxing Federation and . warrenchikchik, Jan 6, 2011 #1. Spadafora promoter Michael Acri said Monday that the McKees Rocks boxer agreed to HBO`s suggestion to move it from a May 8 to May 22 date Jefferson Hills police said in a . International Kickboxing Federation (IKF) Lightweight (Pro & Amateur) 127.1 lb - 132 lb or 57.77 kg - 60 kg. He knows I'm the best lightweight." (Tony Tye, Post-Gazette) Exhausted, he sits on the leather sectional in front of a 50-inch television, rears back and extends his booted feet. And, to some extent, he was. I thought he got an absolute gift over Dorin when they fought way back when, and ever since that fight I felt like he kind of became inactive and really fell off. Following this fight Manfredy fought some C-level opponents, before fighting Floyd Mayweather Jr. in a major HBO television event. According to Jones, "The Pittsburgh Kid" bested Mayweather a decade ago, during a sparring session. Many boxing fans remember the infamous sparring session between Paul Spadafora and Floyd Mayweather, which happened over ten years ago. Former lightweight boxing champion Paul Spadafora was arrested Wednesday night after he allegedly stabbed his brother during a dispute and then fought with . It would be an unacceptable fight against a now inferior fighter. The controversial boxer is rumored to be considering fighting Paul Spadafora. (send multiple email, with commas separated) Share story link: http://boxingtalk.com/ Share Close Share Close He knows I'm the best lightweight." (Tony Tye, Post-Gazette) Exhausted, he sits on the leather sectional in front of a 50-inch television, rears back and extends his booted feet. Geno Spadafora, 9, is the son of former IBF lightweight . Paul Spadafora. At Marksville, La., (USSB), Razor Ruddock, Canada, vs. Tony LaRosa, Chicago, 10, heavyweights; Art Pendergrass, Fort Lauderdale, vs. Michael Rush, Tampa, 10 . It comes down to this, if Floyd Mayweather Jr. really fights Paul Spadafora it would be a gigantic fall in competition and for a man who claims to always fight the "best". 14 Javier Jáuregui World Heritage Encyclopedia, the aggregation of the largest online encyclopedias available, and the most . Paul Spadafora beat Manfredy in a close decision in early 2002. Nicknamed "The Pittsburgh Kid", IBF Lightweight Champion from 1999-2003. Women's divisions also use this weight class, but usually at a lower weight than the men's divisions. Paul Spadafora on Floyd Mayweather Jr. "We've got to fight now. Contents 1 Personal background 2 Amateur career 3 Professional career 3.1 Fight for unification 4 Troubles outside the ring If you didn't catch the latest episode of FightHype Radio, you missed special guest Jesse Reid, world-class trainer of undefeated welterweight Paul Spadafora, who stopped by the show to set the record straight regarding a rumored clash with undefeated pound-for-pound champion Floyd Mayweather [insert link to other jesse story here]. Floyd Mayweather fighting Paul Spadafora next. Names being thrown around at that time were that of. Earlier this year, Floyd Mayweather Sr. hinted that a bout with Spadafora was indeed a possibility if his son chose to take an interim fight prior to a showdown with fellow pound-for-pound champion Manny Pacquiao. Likes Received: 283. (send multiple email, with commas separated) Share story link: http://boxingtalk.com/ Share Close Share Close A new leak - Paul Spadafora I've had contact with a source of mine, telling me that Scoop Malinowski, and the guys from Examiner.com, are about to run a series of false rumours, and claims that Floyd Mayweather will be boxing retired, junky, Paul Spadafora in July. Posts Tagged 'Paul Spadafora' . Geno Spadafora, 9, is the son of former IBF lightweight champion Paul Spadafora, who in 1999 became the first Pittsburgh. The story behind the Spadafora sparring session that some want to forget and some more adult people took it as what it was, Floyd was not in camp rhythm and . In Glory promotion, a lightweight division is up to 70 kg (154 lb). Joined: Jun 16 . During 2011 Paul contends that his management had told him that he would face Floyd Mayweather Jr in the fall. In case you didn't know, Floyd Mayweather is fighting Victor Ortiz this September. Paul Spadafora, McKees Rocks (McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania). Discussion in 'Boxing Discussion' started by warrenchikchik, Jan 6, 2011. Floyd Mayweather fighting Paul Spadafora next. Since then rumors circulated wildly about a potential. Paul Spadafora, McKees Rocks (McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania). Floyd Mayweather fighting Paul Spadafora next. BrutalBodyShots Member: Posts: 12,424 Joined: Mar 2012 Paul Spadafora . June 28th, 2020 Floyd Mayweather was linked to fighting Paul Spadafora almost his entire career as the pair turned professional within a year of each other at the same weight. . Neil said: ↑ easy payday for mayweather jr where he can work on some things vs a southpaw before facing another lefty later this year (hopefully) Click to expand. Unbeaten two-time former champion David "El Bandera Roja" Benavídez and former IBF middleweight champion David Lemieux went face-to-face at the final press conference Thursday as they previewed their twelve-round showdown for the vacant WBC interim super middleweight title which headlines live on Showtime this Saturday, May 21st from Gila River Arena in Glendale, Arizona. The short version of the story is many years ago Spadafora was a sparring partner for a young Floyd Mayweather and famously got the better of the younger Floyd in a sparring […] BSO Entertainment Sports Discussion in 'General Boxing Discussion' started by Joe King, Mar 24, 2011. . One name that has been rumored next for Spadafora is the Mexican . The opponent is 90 percent sure. Imagine prime Mayweather vs prime Spadafora at 130-135? Joined: Feb 22, 2005 Messages: 41,805 Kickboxing. 84 likes. I think it's like a rumor started to make Floyd look bad. This is the best comeback fight for Floyd because there is history between the two boxers and… . Paul Spadafora, right, goes against Dennis Holbaek in a lightweight division fight in November. We'll see what happens," [Paul Spadafora's promoter] Michael Acri told BoxingScene.com. Mickey Ward, Leavander Johnson, Alex Truillo & soon to be champ David Diaz. Sinister Doctor of Doom Staff Member Senior Moderator. Floyd Mayweather Jr. is back in the news, but at least this time it actually has something to do with boxing. Career Factoids. 03-09-2008 06:13 PM #4 . Spadafora's Return Continues: Paul Spadafora is back, with his sixth comeback fight scheduled for November 20 at the Mohegan Sun in Connecticut. Reid told Paul "The Pittsburgh Kid" that he trained the Uncle Roger to a championship and knew the Mayweather style well and that Spadafora could beat him and it would be a good thing for his. Spadafora, 35, has an outstanding record of 45-0-1, with 19 knockouts, although the . Spadafora's promoter Roy Jones Jr. even feels he's ready for the sports' pound-for-pound king, Floyd Mayweather. Discussion in 'Boxing Discussion' started by warrenchikchik, Jan 6, 2011. Mayweather's gonna crush him if this fight actually happens. Paul Spadafora put on an impressive performance against Humberto Toledo on Aug. 18, and Roy Jones Jr. feels he's ready to face the very best boxers around. by Ryan Songalia. Spadafora's promoter Roy Jones Jr. even feels he's ready for the sports' pound-for-pound king, Floyd Mayweather. He is the former IBF lightweight champion of the world, and has challenged once for a light welterweight world title. With the win, Spadafora feels like he's ready to test his skills against the very best boxers in the world. Page 3 of 3 < Prev 1 2 3. The proposed fight pitting Paul Spadafora against nemesis Floyd Mayweather appears to be in jeopardy, as their camps continue to disagree on a site. Cracky Fanny Pack. (send multiple email, with commas separated) Share story link: http://boxingtalk.com/ Share Close Share Close With an estimated . Plus, I let a lot of people down, too."Spadafora is ultimately eyeing a date with Floyd Mayweather, but beyond his life as a fighter, he also wants to be a teacher to young boxers."Of course I . "Spadafora can get that fight. Discussion in 'Boxing Discussion' started by warrenchikchik, Jan 6, 2011. Page 2 of 3 < Prev 1 2 3 . . Paul Spadafora hasn't fought in a year and a half, but each afternoon he is quietly plugging away with new trainer Buddy McGirt, preparing for the latest incarnation of his boxing career. Paul Spadafora hasn't fought in a year and a half, but each afternoon he is quietly plugging away with new trainer Buddy McGirt, preparing for the latest incarnation of his boxing career. Mayweather vs Spadafora on HBO? Associated Press. According to Jones, "The Pittsburgh Kid" bested Mayweather a decade ago, during a sparring session. Future champ Jesus Chavez had to go through him. Israel Cardona) 20 August 1999 - 26 June 2003 8 Spadafora vacated the title to move up to junior welterweight. El ex campeón mundial, Paul Spadafora (48-0-1, 19KO's) rechazó la oferta para enfrentar al prospecto carolinense, Thomas Dulorme (18-1, 13KO's). Spadafora was a legitimate lightweight champion when he held the title and seemed to be on the verge of a big fight before he got into trouble. Racing to world. the Kid Pittsburgh Since December 1 of last year, Spadafora has been living in North Miami, Fla., far away from the city of Pittsburgh that he had . Those are the circumstances surrounding uncrowned world featherweight boxing champion Manny Pacquiao's . 84 likes. It's sad, what could have been of Spadafora. . about a decade later. Paul Spadafora on Floyd Mayweather Jr. "We've got to fight now. Mayweather has cemented his class in boxing as one of the greatest ever as he saw off every one of his opponents, including Canelo A cocky Mayweather, who was 13-0 at the time and only two years. A young Money Mayweather said he was his toughest foe- 'till he fought Cotto. Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao will finally do battle in a clash between the two most elite fighters of their generation. Según informan, a pesar de haber llegado a un acuerdo verbal para enfrentar a Dulorme el 17 de agosto en una presentación de HBO, Spadafora prefirió retractarse y no arriesgar ante el joven . Joined: Dec 4, 2006 Messages: 1,005 Likes Received: 0. After all the spirited shadowboxing and debating with family, the ebb and flow of his multifaceted . PITTSBURGH -- Paul Spadafora, the former International Boxing Federation lightweight champion, has been arrested on suspicion of drunken driving near Pittsburgh. Categories Boxing Tags Boxeo , boxing , fight , floyd mayweather , paul spadafora , roy jones Leave a comment 100% (1/1) light light weight lightweight boxer. Paul Spadafora, best known for being a Boxer, was born in Pennsylvania, United States on Friday, September 5, 1975. (send multiple email, with commas separated) Share story link: http://boxingtalk.com/ Share Close Share Close He captured the vacant IBF belt in 1999, in a fight with fringe . Posts Tagged 'Paul Spadafora' . Full interview @ http://www.fighthype.comHall of Fame trainer, Jesse Reid, talks about the history behind the now famous sparring session between Mayweather . Former IBF lightweight champion "The Pittsburgh Kid" Paul Spadafora (40-0-1) returns to the ring for the first time in over a year against an opponent to . I was never really a fan of the guy. Since December 1 of last year, Spadafora has been living in North Miami, Fla., far away from the city of Pittsburgh that he had . Post: #1. When Mayweather was 20, he was shown the importance of being in good shape. With an estimated . Paul Ross Spadafora (born September 5, 1975) is an American retired professional boxer.wikipedia. 31. (May 2018) Paul Ross Spadafora (born September 5, 1975) is an American retired professional boxer. Her. But the Michael Stewart fight this summer sounds alot more plausible than a fight with Floyd Mayweather Jr. Según informan, a pesar de haber llegado a un acuerdo verbal para enfrentar a Dulorme el 17 de agosto en una presentación de HBO, Spadafora prefirió retractarse y no arriesgar ante el joven . It will be boxing's biggest event for nigh on thirty years, a chance for both men to settle the much-debated score and in the process pocket a mountain of cash. by Ryan Songalia. With the win, Spadafora feels like he's ready to test his skills against the very best boxers in the world. Ibf paul spadafora mayweather in 2004 world Heritage Encyclopedia, the uneasiness is palpable Spadafora &... 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