Paul Spadafora (The Pittsburgh Kid) is a 49-year-old retired American professional boxer. He is a former lightweight world champion. In a career spanning 18 years, 8 months, and 23 days, Spadafora amassed a record of 49-1-1, which includes 19 wins via KO, 1 of which was in a world-title fight.
Paul Spadafora was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. on September 5, 1975. He made his professional debut at the age of 20 years on October 18, 1995 against Steve Maddux. Spadafora defeated Maddux via 4 round points decision, making a successful beginning of his pro career.
Spadafora became a world champion at the age of 23 after 26 professional fights. He challenged Israel Cardona for the vacant IBF lightweight title and defeated Cardona via 12-round unanimous decision, winning his first world title.
Spadafora's last fight was an unanimous decision victory over Héctor Velázquez at age 38, on July 11, 2014.
Some of Paul Spadafora's best fights have been against Leonard Doroftei, Victoriano Sosa, Angel Manfredy, and Héctor Velázquez. For a complete list of Spadafora's best fights and their details, refer to "Best fights of Paul Spadafora".
Spadafora has just a single loss on his record. For details about this loss refer to "Paul Spadafora Losses".
# | Date | Age | Opponent | Res | Via |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
51 | Jul 11, 2014 | 38 | ![]() | win | UD 8 |
50 | Nov 30, 2013 | 38 | ![]() | loss | MD 12 |
49 | Apr 06, 2013 | 37 | ![]() | win | UD 10 |
48 | Dec 01, 2012 | 37 | ![]() | win | UD 10 |
47 | Aug 18, 2012 | 36 | ![]() | win | UD 8 |
46 | Nov 20, 2010 | 35 | ![]() | win | RTD 5 |
45 | Mar 12, 2010 | 34 | ![]() | win | TKO 8 |
44 | Sep 30, 2009 | 34 | ![]() | win | UD 8 |
43 | Jun 24, 2009 | 33 | ![]() | win | TKO 6 |
42 | Apr 25, 2008 | 32 | ![]() | win | UD 8 |
41 | Mar 09, 2007 | 31 | ![]() | win | SD 10 |
40 | Nov 22, 2006 | 31 | ![]() | win | TKO 5 |
39 | Jul 17, 2004 | 28 | ![]() | win | TKO 10 |
38 | Apr 29, 2004 | 28 | ![]() | win | UD 10 |
37 | May 17, 2003 | 27 | ![]() | draw | SD 12 |
36 | Nov 09, 2002 | 27 | ![]() | win | UD 12 |
35 | Mar 09, 2002 | 26 | ![]() | win | UD 12 |
34 | Aug 14, 2001 | 25 | ![]() | win | UD 10 |
33 | May 08, 2001 | 25 | ![]() | win | UD 12 |
32 | Dec 16, 2000 | 25 | ![]() | win | UD 12 |
31 | Sep 09, 2000 | 25 | ![]() | win | UD 10 |
30 | May 06, 2000 | 24 | ![]() | win | TD 10 |
29 | Mar 03, 2000 | 24 | ![]() | win | UD 12 |
28 | Dec 17, 1999 | 24 | ![]() | win | TKO 11 |
27 | Aug 20, 1999 | 23 | ![]() | win | UD 12 |
26 | Mar 30, 1999 | 23 | ![]() | win | UD 8 |
25 | Jan 22, 1999 | 23 | ![]() | win | UD 10 |
24 | Dec 04, 1998 | 23 | ![]() | win | TKO 10 |
23 | Oct 23, 1998 | 23 | ![]() | win | UD 10 |
22 | Aug 30, 1998 | 22 | ![]() | win | TKO 2 |
21 | Jun 23, 1998 | 22 | ![]() | win | PTS 12 |
20 | May 27, 1998 | 22 | ![]() | win | TKO 7 |
19 | Mar 26, 1998 | 22 | ![]() | win | UD 8 |
18 | Dec 11, 1997 | 22 | ![]() | win | UD 8 |
17 | Oct 15, 1997 | 22 | ![]() | win | TKO 2 |
16 | Sep 13, 1997 | 22 | ![]() | win | UD 6 |
15 | Aug 13, 1997 | 21 | ![]() | win | UD 8 |
14 | May 23, 1997 | 21 | ![]() | win | TKO 4 |
13 | Mar 01, 1997 | 21 | ![]() | win | PTS 6 |
12 | Dec 22, 1996 | 21 | ![]() | win | KO 2 |
11 | Nov 21, 1996 | 21 | ![]() | win | TKO 4 |
10 | Sep 27, 1996 | 21 | ![]() | win | TKO 2 |
9 | Jun 22, 1996 | 20 | ![]() | win | UD 4 |
8 | Jun 10, 1996 | 20 | ![]() | win | TKO 2 |
7 | May 07, 1996 | 20 | ![]() | win | UD 4 |
6 | Mar 31, 1996 | 20 | ![]() | win | TKO 3 |
5 | Feb 20, 1996 | 20 | ![]() | win | RTD 3 |
4 | Dec 13, 1995 | 20 | ![]() | win | KO 1 |
3 | Nov 15, 1995 | 20 | ![]() | win | UD 4 |
2 | Nov 07, 1995 | 20 | ![]() | win | TKO 2 |
1 | Oct 18, 1995 | 20 | ![]() | win | PTS 4 |