Paul Newby (karateka)

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Paul Newby
Born (1977-09-13) September 13, 1977 (age 44)
Silsden, Keighley, West Yorkshire, England
NationalityBritish
DivisionWelterweight (boxing)
-60 kg (karate)
StyleKarate
Professional boxing record
Total4
Wins4
Medal record
Men's karate
Representing  England
World Championships
Bronze medal – third place 2002 Madrid Kumite -60 kg
Gold medal – first place 2004 Monterrey Kumite −60 kg
European Championships
Bronze medal – third place 2004 Moscow Kumite -60 kg

Paul Newby (born 17 September 1971) is an English karateka who was the 2004 -60 kg WKF kumite world champion, and a two-time bronze European medalist.[1][2] Paul Newby briefly took up a career as a professional boxer.[3] Paul Newby is a karate coach for the Great Britain national karate team.[4]

References[]

  1. ^ "Karate champ to serve pints".
  2. ^ "Jordan Thomas follows father's success with world karate gold". 30 October 2016 – via www.bbc.co.uk.
  3. ^ Post, Birmingham (4 May 2006). "Shunned karate king Newby is keen to climb boxing ladder".
  4. ^ "Silsden's former world karate champ aiming to lead Team GB to Tokyo Olympics". Craven Herald.

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