Disliked by many, known by few. Paulie Malignaggi is a character first and a champion second. I first read about him in a Thomas Hauser article from 2006. Here’s a great documentary in nine parts that shows more of his history, as well as the leadup to his first title challenge against Miguel Cotto.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8K_-ipFqlTU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cmc1bsr7UkM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cuKUqAy9kAk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n2TDjXwtkb8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MUpHB6Bic2Y
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FfqhrgUgrfo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HznaD7P2bq8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kXtHt57e21E
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MVcj-OEoZag

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