[2][3] The pair would meet two more times: Haugen recovering the title in an immediate rematch,[4][5][6] and Pazienza prevailing in a 10-round decision in their rubber match in 1990.

He had the Halo screwed to his skull for three months, during which time he maintained a workout regimen against doctors orders.

[12][13] He returned to the ring thirteen months after the accident and defeated future WBC world jr. middleweight champion Luis Santana by a 10-round decision.

[17][18] Pazienza went on to win the vacant IBO middleweight world title in 1993 with an 11th-round KO over Dan Sherry.

[19] Pazienza then went on to beat Roberto Durán twice, both via unanimous decision, with the IBC super middleweight title on the line both times.

[29] The 2016 film Bleed for This is based on his comeback from a spinal injury, and stars Miles Teller as Pazienza.

[30] Paz has been arrested on a variety of criminal charges, including alcohol-related crimes, domestic violence, passing bad checks, and disorderly conduct.