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Vinnie Pazienza
b. 1962Cranston, RIItalian American descendantLiving
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Why Included
The Pazmanian Devil
Biography
The Pazmanian Devil; Rhode Island Italian-American; won titles in 3 weight classes; came back from broken neck in 1991. World champion in 3 weight classes; returned to win title after broken neck — subject of Bleed for This film
Notable For
- The Pazmanian Devil
- Rhode Island Italian-American
- won titles in 3 weight classes
- came back from broken neck in 1991
Honors & Recognition
- World champion in 3 weight classes
- returned to win title after broken neck — subject of Bleed for This film
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Vinnie Pazienza Italian?
Yes — Vinnie Pazienza is of Italian heritage with roots in Italian. The Pazmanian Devil
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Quick Facts
- Field
- Sports
- Specialty
- Boxing
- Years
- b. 1962
- Birth Place
- Cranston, RI
- Origin
- Italian American descendant
- Regional Ancestry
- Italian
- Ancestry Verification
- Draft — Pending ReviewNeeds Review
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