Paulie Malignaggi Documentary on Showtime TONIGHT

[Tito BHB]

NEW YORK – DiBella Entertainment and Brave St. Productions are proud to announce the television premiere of “Magic Man” as it will air exclusively on SHOWTIME, Dec. 30 – Jan. 4. The documentary film chronicles the ascent of perpetual underdog Paulie the “Magic Man” Malignaggi, a scrawny kid from a broken home who, in quest to prove his life was worth something, defeated all odds to arrive at the Mecca of boxing (where is this) one big upset away from proving everyone wrong. It’s a story of disappointment, determination, of stamina and salvation.

The film produced by Lou DiBella and Brave St. Productions, traces Malignaggi’s difficult upbringing as the child of Italian immigrants struggling to find his path in life in America. The story follows his start in amateur boxing from his time at Gleason’s Gym in Brooklyn and chronicles the trials and tribulations of his first world championship bout against Miguel Cotto at Madison Square Garden and the ecstasy of winning his first title one year later. The film provides an original and poignant illustration of the literal blood, sweat and tears in the life of a boxer.

“Magic Man” first premiered at the Hoboken International Film Festival in New Jersey, where a rough cut of the film won the 2007 Audience Award. The film will be televised for the first time when it airs at 8:15 p.m. on Sunday, December 30 on SHOWTIME 2®. The documentary will continue to air leading up to Malignaggi’s next title fight, which will be televised live on SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING on Jan. 5 at 9 p.m. ET/PT (delayed on the West Coast).

“I am very happy SHOWTIME will be airing ‘Magic Man’ as it will allow fight and movie fans to see the type or person Paulie is both inside and outside the ring,” said Lou DiBella. “The multiple airings throughout the first week of the year will be the perfect lead-in for Paulie’s title defense on Saturday night, January 5.”

Russell Best, partner and executive producer of Brave St. Productions adds, “I’m so proud that Showtime thought enough of our freshman feature doc to air it and allow everyone everywhere to be able to see this fascinating person, this beautiful and poignant "real life Rocky" story unfold.” “Anyone who watches Magic Man will have a new perspective on Paulie and realize the sheer and brutal tenacity that it took for him to overcome major life obstacles and fulfill his dreams of becoming a champion,” said Tammy Leech, partner and executive producer of Brave St. Productions.

Malignaggi (23-1, 5 KO’s) will defend his title against Herman Ngoudjo (16-1, 9 KO’s) at Bally’s Main Ballroom in Atlantic City on January 5. The fight is presented by DiBella Entertainment in association with Groupe Yvon Michel. Tickets priced at $250 and $125 are now on sale and can be purchased at the Bally’s Box Office, by calling DiBella Entertainment at (212) 947-2577, Ticketmaster at 1-800-736-1420 or by visiting

This looks interesting..

Does anyone know of a way in which i could find a sopcast channel for showtime come the programme start time or anyone who can get this for down load?

Any help will be much appreciated

Pm me regarding any info/help on finding the sopcast

Thanks

[Hulk]

So they are making a new episode of "Growing up Gotti"? Didn't that show get cancelled a couple years back?

[Bookkeeper]

Can't wait to see his fight on the 5th, we will see if he really deserves a shot at the Hitman

[DaxxKahn]

I don't know where everyone else is located but by me at 8:15 on Showtime 2 a movie called Sherry Baby is on ...checked all the other showtime channels and different times and nothing..

[CutMeMick]

So they are making a new episode of "Growing up Gotti"? Didn't that show get cancelled a couple years back?

[El Kabong]

.....the title of this documentary should be "Paulie Malinaggi: Paul Spadafora with hair gel"

[Hulk]

.....the title of this documentary should be "Paulie Malinaggi: Paul Spadafora with hair gel"

You ever see that footage of Spadafora sparrin Mayweather? DAMN! Paul handled himself very well. I was extremely impressed.

[El Kabong]

.....yes I have seen it....I also saw Leo Dorin totally whip Paulie's ass and then I saw Leo get jobbed on the scorecard.


One of the fighters I always wanted to see KO'd is Spadafora

[No Contest]

I saw it, and I must say it was put together well. Its more of a propaganda film than documentary, really almost a stroke fest...lol. But he's apparently a hard worker and you get to see what kind of heart he's got fighting with injuries. I liked the sound track and they had a lot of good footage of the Cotto fight build-up.

[Hulk]

I saw it, and I must say it was put together well. Its more of a propaganda film than documentary, really almost a stroke fest...lol. But he's apparently a hard worker and you get to see what kind of heart he's got fighting with injuries. I liked the sound track and they had a lot of good footage of the Cotto fight build-up.

Seems weird to me that a documentary about this little douche bag was even made. WHY? To hype his next fight? Who cares about Paulie Malinaggi? I can think of 100 fighters more deserving of a documentary being based on them than him.

[OumaFan]

Is a bit odd why they felt the need to make a documentary on Paulie, can't see it drawing big ratings, doesn't even seem like many boxing fans were interested but guess they can show whatever they want to show.

[No Contest]

It's worth a peek, I give it a thumbs up. The main objective of this film is to change your mind about Paulie being a feather-fisted poof. When you see what his hand was like , you may even give the guy some respect. Plus the heart he showed in the Cotto fight.

[toogood4u]

yea its probably gonna show that hes like involved in the mafia..lol

[No Contest]

Paulie Maligotti fahgetaboudit.

[El Gamo]

What has he done to have a documentary made about him?Showtime must sure have alot of faith in him!