Paul Newby (karateka)
Paul Newby (born 13 September 1977) is an English karate practitioner and coach, a two-time bronze European medalist, and the 2004 −60 kg WKF men's kumite world champion.[1][2] Newby briefly took up a career as a professional boxer, following his karate world championship win.[3] As of November 2019, he is a kumite coach for the Great Britain national karate team.[4]
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| Born | September 13, 1977 Silsden, Keighley, West Yorkshire, England | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Nationality | British | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Division | Welterweight (boxing) −60 kg (karate) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Style | 6th Dan Black Belt in Karate | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Rank | 1st Dan Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Professional boxing record | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wins | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Medal record
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References
- "Karate champ to serve pints".
- "Jordan Thomas follows father's success with world karate gold". 30 October 2016 – via www.bbc.co.uk.
- Post, Birmingham (4 May 2006). "Shunned karate king Newby is keen to climb boxing ladder".
- "Silsden's former world karate champ aiming to lead Team GB to Tokyo Olympics". Craven Herald.
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