THE BOXING SHOW

The astonishing survival of Paul Spadafora

02.28.2024 - By By Boxing NewsPlay

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IN a week dominated by endless speculation about who Canelo Alvarez will fight next, we talk to a world champion with a real story to tell. Paul Spadafora started life being forced to deal with child abuse, alcohol abuse, drug addiction and death in the family. He survived being shot as a teenager and went on to become one of the best boxers of his era. But success would only lead to even more trouble.We also hear about his time as world champion, toying with Floyd Mayweather in sparring...

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