Summary
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 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 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