Paul Fleming (boxer)
Paul Fleming | |
|---|---|
| Born | 3 April 1988 Tully, Queensland, Australia |
| Other names | Showtime |
| Statistics | |
| Weight class | Super Featherweight Featherweight |
| Height | 175 cm (5 ft 9 in) |
| Reach | 177 cm (70 in) |
| Stance | Southpaw |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 29 |
| Wins | 28 |
| Wins by KO | 18 |
| Losses | 1 |
| Draws | 1 |
Paul Fleming (born 3 April 1988) is an Australian professional boxer from Tully, Queensland who fought at the 2008 Olympics at featherweight.[1] He was an Australian Institute of Sport scholarship holder.[2]
Paul has since compiled a professional record of 26–0, with 17 knockouts. Paul most recently fought professionally on 15 March 2023, against Charly Suarez.[3]
He is recognized in the Australian Olympic Committee list of Australian Indigenous Olympians.[4] In 2020, the Australian Olympic Committee commissioned Fleming to complete traditional indigenous artworks. These works will appear on the official towels of all Australian athletes at the Tokyo Olympics.
Professional boxing career
[edit]On 29 November 2008, Paul made his professional debut against veteran Shane Green scoring a 3rd-round TKO victory in the 6 round bout at the Maroochydore Rugby League Club, Queensland.
In 2010, the young Australian relocated to Sydney, to train with one of the countries World Champion trainers Billy Hussein at Bodypunch Boxing Gym. Under the guidance of Hussein, Paul was successful in his 4th professional bout against 25-year-old Kane Buckley scoring a 4th-round KO.[5]
Boxing record
[edit]| 30 fights | 28 wins | 1 loss |
|---|---|---|
| By knockout | 18 | 1 |
| By decision | 10 | 0 |
| Draws | 1 | |
| Result | Method | Opponont | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | Technical Knockout | Charly Suarez | Kevin Brett Stadium, Sydney | 15 March 2023 |
| Win | Unanimous Decision | Jackson Jon England | Aware Super Theatre, Sydney | 23 March 2022 |
| Win | Technical Knockout | Tyson Lantry | Newcastle Entertainment Centre, Newcastle | 31 March 2021 |
| Draw | Technical Decision | Bruno Tarimo | BankWest Stadium, Parramatta | 16 December 2020 |
| Win | Unanimous Decision | Panya Uthok | Emporium Function Centre, Bankstown | 21 December 2018 |
| Win | Technical Knockout | Virgil Puton | Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, South Brisbane | 13 December 2017 |
| Win | Knockout | Sadiki Momba | Emporium Function Centre, Bankstown | 13 October 2017 |
| Win | Technical Knockout | Jerope Mercado | Convention Towers and Exhibition Center | 8 October 2016 |
| Win | Unanimous Decision | Miguel Angel Gonzalez | Cebu City Sports Complex, Cebu City | 23 April 2016 |
| Win | Knockout | Akrapong Nakthaem | Entertainment Centre, Hurstville | 13 June 2015 |
| Win | Unanimous Decision | Chaiyong Chanthahong | Mansfield Tavern, Mansfield | 28 March 2015 |
| Win | Unanimous Decision | Angky Angkotta | WA Italian Club, Perth | 21 November 2014 |
| Win | Technical Knockout | Ryusei Yoshida | Cotai Arena, Venetian Resort, Macao | 6 April 2013 |
| Win | Unanimous Decision | Balweg Bangoyan | WA Italian Club, Perth | 16 December 2012 |
| Win | Knockout | Eddy Comaro | Maroochydore Basketball Stadium, Buderim | 6 October 2012 |
| Win | Knockout | Chaiwirat Rongthaisong | Orion Function Centre, Campsie | 13 July 2012 |
| Win | Unanimous Decision | Hwi Jong Kim | Orion Function Centre, Campsie | 6 April 2012 |
| Win | Technical Knockout | Thongchai Kunram | Sunshine Roller Skating Centre, Sunshine | 2 December 2011 |
| Win | Technical Knockout | Sonny Manakane | Homebush Sports Centre, Sydney | 19 November 2011 |
| Win | Technical Knockout | Quinton Donahue | Olympic Park Sports Centre, Homebush | 29 July 2011 |
| Win | Knockout | Juan Jose Beltran | Home Depot Center, Carson | 7 September 2011 |
| Win | Knockout | Joan de Guia | WA Italian Club, Perth | 12 March 2011 |
| Win | Unanimous Decision | Mick Shaw | Mansfield Tavern, Mansfield | 14 October 2010 |
| Win | Unanimous Decision | Michael Correa | Adeel’s Palace Receptions, Punchbowl | 28 May 2010 |
| Win | Technical Knockout | Manu Emery | WA Italian Club, Perth | 22 May 2010 |
Accomplishments
[edit]Paul Fleming won Bronze at the World Junior Championships in 2006 when he lost to Vyacheslav Shipunov.
Paul Fleming at 19 years old, had lost three times to long-time rival Luke Jackson but managed to defeat him and Taga Samueli Faialaga at the Oceanian Championships where he won his berth in the Olympic tournament.
Fleming was the first Australian to win the gold medal at the Pre-Olympic Chemistry Cup in Germany 2008.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ Olympic results
- ^ AIS at the Olympics Archived 6 June 2011 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Suarez brings home three regional titles with TKO win in Australia". INQUIRER.net. 16 March 2023. Retrieved 25 September 2023.
- ^ "Australian Indigenous Olympians" (PDF). Australian Olympic Committee website. Retrieved 10 May 2015.
- ^ a b "Paul "Showtime" Fleming -". www.bodypunchboxinggym.com. Retrieved 25 September 2023.
- ^ "Paul Fleming". BoxRec. 25 September 2023.
External links
[edit]- Paul Fleming on Facebook
- Boxing record for Paul Fleming from BoxRec (registration required)
- Fleming title sees Olympic selection
- World Junior 2006
- Oceanian Championships 2008
- Official site
- Professional Boxing Record
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