Paulie Malignaggi Was Born in New York City, Ny on November 23, 1980. Known as Magic Man, He Has Held the Ibf Light Welterweight and Wba Welterweight Championship Titles. a Showtime Documentary Called “Magic Man” Showed His Life Leading up to a Heavily Anticipated Fight with Miguel Cotto, Which Ended up Being His First Professional Loss. He Made His Professional Debut on July 7, 2001, Earning a Tko over Thadeus Parker.