Paul Truscott
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Paul Truscott is an English
professional boxer
from Middlesbrough
. He is a former Commonwealth featherweight champion.
in Blackpool
, with a win over experienced journeyman Billy Smith. His first pro fight in his native town of Middlesbrough
came the fight after he defeated Steve Gethin at the Eston Sports Academy, with both wins coming after 4 rounds. His winning record continued with victories including, amongst others, the tough Ben Odamattey and Riaz Durgahed on his way to compiling a 10-0 record.
over 12 to win the title. After the fight an emotional Truscott said “I can’t explain what it means...I’ve shoved all the setbacks I had as an amateur down everyone’s throats and proved them all wrong...And I’ve showed that you can achieve things when you come from Middlesbrough and be someone."
Truscott returned to the ring in October 2008 and met the Belgian fighter Alex Miskirtchian (13-1-1) in Burton
. The fight was a non-title affair over 8 rounds and proved to be a good test for the fighter who took his record to 12-0 following another points victory. The first defence of his Commonwealth title came in January 2009 and ended in disappointment when losing to former British champion John Simpson
. The fight having been halted in the 8th round when a clash of heads forced the referee to stop the fight on the advice of the ringside doctor, handing the title to the Scotsman. Truscott returned to the ring in June and won a six rounder against the Russian Andrey Kostin before on 4 September 2009 becoming the first defence of Simpson's
newly won belt. It was to be another disappointing evening for Truscott when after receiving a standing count in the 9th round, the fight was stopped in the 10th handing another win to the Scot with both fighters having fought the bout at a furious tempo.
English people
The English are a nation and ethnic group native to England, who speak English. The English identity is of early mediaeval origin, when they were known in Old English as the Anglecynn. England is now a country of the United Kingdom, and the majority of English people in England are British Citizens...
professional boxer
Boxing
Boxing, also called pugilism, is a combat sport in which two people fight each other using their fists. Boxing is supervised by a referee over a series of between one to three minute intervals called rounds...
from Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough is a large town situated on the south bank of the River Tees in north east England, that sits within the ceremonial county of North Yorkshire...
. He is a former Commonwealth featherweight champion.
Early career
Truscott made his professional debut in June 2006 at the Winter GardensWinter Gardens, Blackpool
The Winter Gardens is a large entertainment complex in the town centre of Blackpool, Lancashire, England. It has twelve different venues, including a theatre, ballroom and conference facilities. Opened in 1878, it is a Grade II* listed building, incorporating various elements built between 1875 and...
in Blackpool
Blackpool
Blackpool is a borough, seaside town, and unitary authority area of Lancashire, in North West England. It is situated along England's west coast by the Irish Sea, between the Ribble and Wyre estuaries, northwest of Preston, north of Liverpool, and northwest of Manchester...
, with a win over experienced journeyman Billy Smith. His first pro fight in his native town of Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough is a large town situated on the south bank of the River Tees in north east England, that sits within the ceremonial county of North Yorkshire...
came the fight after he defeated Steve Gethin at the Eston Sports Academy, with both wins coming after 4 rounds. His winning record continued with victories including, amongst others, the tough Ben Odamattey and Riaz Durgahed on his way to compiling a 10-0 record.
Commonwealth Champion
When Jackson Asiku chose to vacate his title Truscott found himself in line for a crack at the vacant commonwealth featherweight belt. Despite having never been more than 8 rounds before Truscott defeated tough Ghanaian Osumana AkabaOsumana Akaba
Osumana Akaba is a Ghanaian professional boxer who has challenged for the Commonwealth title at two different weights.-Early professional career:...
over 12 to win the title. After the fight an emotional Truscott said “I can’t explain what it means...I’ve shoved all the setbacks I had as an amateur down everyone’s throats and proved them all wrong...And I’ve showed that you can achieve things when you come from Middlesbrough and be someone."
Truscott returned to the ring in October 2008 and met the Belgian fighter Alex Miskirtchian (13-1-1) in Burton
Burton
- Canada :* Burton, British Columbia* Burton, New Brunswick* Burton, Ontario* Burtons, Nova Scotia* Burton, Durham Region, Ontario* Burton, Parry Sound District, Ontario* Burton, Prince Edward Island* Lac-Burton, Quebec* Burton Lake, Saskatchewan- England :...
. The fight was a non-title affair over 8 rounds and proved to be a good test for the fighter who took his record to 12-0 following another points victory. The first defence of his Commonwealth title came in January 2009 and ended in disappointment when losing to former British champion John Simpson
John Simpson (boxer)
John Simpson , is a professional boxer. He is a featherweight, and current British Featherweight Champion. He is also the Former Commonwealth champion.-Professional career:...
. The fight having been halted in the 8th round when a clash of heads forced the referee to stop the fight on the advice of the ringside doctor, handing the title to the Scotsman. Truscott returned to the ring in June and won a six rounder against the Russian Andrey Kostin before on 4 September 2009 becoming the first defence of Simpson's
John Simpson (boxer)
John Simpson , is a professional boxer. He is a featherweight, and current British Featherweight Champion. He is also the Former Commonwealth champion.-Professional career:...
newly won belt. It was to be another disappointing evening for Truscott when after receiving a standing count in the 9th round, the fight was stopped in the 10th handing another win to the Scot with both fighters having fought the bout at a furious tempo.