Vinny Paz

Vinny Paz, a former professional boxer and five-time world champion, is known for his remarkable career and an inspirational comeback from a severe spinal injury that left him with multiple world titles across lightweight, light middleweight, IBO middleweight, IBC super middleweight, and WBU super middleweight divisions. His story has been adapted into a film and continues to inspire audiences globally. After defeating Greg Haugen over 15 rounds to become the IBF world lightweight champion in Providence, Rhode Island on June 7, 1987, Vinny Paz began a professional boxing career that saw him achieve multiple world titles. Paz started his professional journey in 1983, quickly establishing a formidable presence on the U.S.

In 2001, he legally changed his last name to Paz. His final professional bout took place in 2004, where he defeated Tocker Pudwill by unanimous decision, concluding his career with an impressive record of 50 wins and 10 losses, including 30 knockouts, and five world titles. His inspiring journey, particularly his comeback from injury, has been adapted into a critically acclaimed film inspiring audiences globally. His impact on sports has been recognized with his induction into the International Sports Hall of Fame in 2022, and a forthcoming induction into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2025.