Jay Paul Molinere Wiki/Bio: Age, Married, Wife, Family, Net Worth

Jay Paul Molinere is the television personality of the History Channel show Swamp People. He is used to showcasing his bold side as an alligator hunter and can be seen on the episodes of Swamp People partnering with his arm wrestler father R. J. Molinere. However, this is not the only place Jay has shown his tough side as Jay is a former boxer and MMA fighter. He has won Golden Gloves Boxing Championship and a regional boxing championship. In this article, we take a closer look at the wiki/bio of Jay Paul Molinere.

Early Life & Education:

Jay Paul Molinere was born Roland Molinere III on August 20, 1988,  in Grand Bois, Louisiana, United States.  He is the son of R.J. Molinere and Stacey Molinere.

Jay Paul wanted to become a boxer from the age of six and R.J. himself as an athlete supported the career choice. At the age of 10, Jay had a setback when he suffered an unfortunate accident. Jay was on a family camping trip during the Fourth of July holiday when he got hit by a malfunctioned jet ski. Jay suffered l 6-to-8 inch fracture in his skull. The injury put him in a coma for three days and the doctor had no idea if he could talk again. After extensive recovery, Jay began to speak again.

Talking about his education endeavors, Jay attended South Terrebonne High School where he was active in sports. He played football for four seasons as a defensive back. Following graduation in 2006, Jay enrolled at Fletcher Technical Community College to pursue an anesthesiology degree.

Career and Progression

Boxing:

Jay Paul had a good run in his amateur boxing and won several accolades. He has participated in over 30 fights during his boxing career. In the weight class of 152 pounds, Jay won Gulf Coast Boxing Championship (2008), Golden Gloves Division Championship (2009), and,  Arnold Sports Festival Championship in Columbus, Ohio (2010).

In addition to a gold medal at Arnold Sports Festival hosted by former California governor and famous movie star Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jay was one of nine people awarded a $2,000 scholarship for boxing excellence provided by the Columbus Rotary. Later Paul explored his sports interest in mixed martial arts. His father RJ Molinere who is a two-time arm wrestling world champion helped him train for MMA fights.

Gator Hunting:

Coming from the generation of gator hunters Jay Paul was exposed to the tricks of the trade by his father RJ Molinere. Jay would join his father in the swamp of Louisiana as early as three years of age. From raiding the swamp to learning throwing punches Jay Paul did it all during childhood.

As a grown-up Jay teamed up with his father during gator-hunting adventures. Molinere household practices traditional Native American hunting tactics. RJ is one of the best trackers in the whole of Louisiana, and his son Jay Paul holds the fort as a sharpshooter. 

Swamp Pople: 

Jay Paul Molinere joined the History Channel show “Swamp People” in 2011. It is a reality television show which follows the lives of several families who make their living catching alligators in the swamps of Louisiana. The first season of the show premiered on August 22, 2010. After debuting in 2011 Jay made 78 episodes appearance until 2019. Jay no longer is the cast of the show.

Net Worth:

Jay Paul Molinere has an estimated net worth of $250,000.

Personal Life:

Wife and Kids:

The daring and athletic Jay Paul values family more than anything. He is yet to get married. However, he is in a blissful relationship with his longtime partner  Ashleigh Price. The pair shares the parenting responsibility of four children Jayden Molinere, A’niyiah Nikole Molinere, Enleigh Jay, and Kai Roland.

Among four children, the boy Jayden is the eldest born on April 14, 2009. Then his daughter A’niyiah Nikole Molinere was born on July 29, 2013.  Paul and his partner gave birth to a baby girl Enleigh Jay in 2018 and followed by a boy Kai Roland on Dec 23, 2019.

Wiki/Bio Facts:

Full name	Roland Molinere III
Other Name	Jay Paul Molinere
Date of Birth	August 20, 1988
Age	34 years old
Place of Birth	Grand Bois, Louisiana, U.S
High School	South Terrebonne High School
Profession	Television Personality, Gator Hunter, Former Boxer, and MMA fighter
Net worth	$250, 000
Gender	Male
Sexuality	Straight
Relationship Status	Committed
Girlfriend/Partner	Ashleigh Price
Kids	Jayden Molinere, A’niyiah Nikole Molinere, Enleigh Jay, Kai Roland
Nationality	American
Ethnicity	Caucasian
Zodiac Sign	Leo
Parents	R.J. Molinere, Stacey Molinere