Paul Murdoch

Paul Murdoch
Born (1973-10-03) 3 October 1973 (age 51)
Geelong, Victoria, Australia
NationalityAustralian
Statistics
Weight(s)
Height6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Reach74 in (188 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights34
Wins26
Wins by KO16
Losses7
Draws1

Paul Murdoch (born 3 October 1973) is an Australian former professional boxer who competed from 1998 to 2007. He held the PABA light-heavyweight title twice between 2001 and 2007 and challenged for the WBO and light-heavyweight title in 2006.

Professional career

Murdoch vs. Erdei

On 5 May 2006, Murdoch challenged Zsolt Erdei for the WBO and lineal light-heavyweight titles in Düsseldorf, Germany. Erdei dominated the bout, knocking Murdoch down in the eight round before winning in the tenth round by TKO.[1]

Murdoch vs. Green

On 21 January 2007, Murdoch challenged Danny Green in an unification bout, for Murdoch's PABA light-heavyweight title and Green's IBF Pan Pacific light-heavyweight title. After Green knocked Murdoch down in both the first and second round, Murdoch's corner threw in the towel. After the loss, Murdoch retired from boxing with excellent career stats, finishing with a record of 26 wins (16 KOs), 7 losses, and 1 draw.[citation needed]

Professional boxing record

34 fights 26 wins 7 losses
By knockout 16 3
By decision 10 4
Draws 1
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
34 Loss 26–7–1 Danny Green TKO 2 (12), 1:05 21 Jan 2007 State Netball and Hockey Centre, Parkville, Australia Lost PABA light-heavyweight title;
For IBF Pan Pacific light-heavyweight title
33 Win 26–6–1 Walter Pupu'a UD 12 9 Dec 2006 Geelong Arena, North Geelong, Australia Retained PABA light-heavyweight title
32 Loss 25–6–1 Zsolt Erdei TKO 10 (12), 0:19 6 May 2006 Burg-Wächter Castello, Düsseldorf, Germany For WBO light heavyweight title
31 Win 25–5–1 Birbal Junior KO 2 (12), 0:16 26 Mar 2006 Ellerslie Racecourse, Auckland, New Zealand Retained PABA light-heavyweight title
30 Win 24–5–1 James Ellis TKO 3 (8), 0:21 29 Jul 2005 Knox Netball Centre, Ferntree Gully, Australia
29 Win 23–5–1 Sakeasi Dakua TKO 4 (12) 17 May 2005 Tianhe Stadium, Guangzhou, China Retained PABA light-heavyweight title
28 Win 22–5–1 John Wyborn UD 12 12 Nov 2004 Knox Netball Centre, Ferntree Gully, Australia Retained PABA light-heavyweight title
27 Win 21–5–1 Sitiuni Naea TKO 3 (12) 30 May 2004 North Harbour Rugby League Club, Auckland, New Zealand Retained PABA light-heavyweight title
26 Win 20–5–1 Timo Masua KO 3 (12) 21 Nov 2003 Knox Netball Centre, Ferntree Gully, Australia Retained PABA light-heavyweight title
25 Win 19–5–1 Colin Hunia TKO 6 (12) 25 Oct 2003 Kingsgate Hotel, Auckland, New Zealand Retained PABA light-heavyweight title
24 Win 18–5–1 Stewart Moller UD 12 25 Jul 2003 Knox Netball Centre, Ferntree Gully, Australia Retained PABA light-heavyweight title
23 Win 17–5–1 Steve Wood TKO 1 (12) 22 Feb 2003 Northland College Hall, Kaikohe, New Zealand Won vacant PABA light-heavyweight title
22 Loss 16–5–1 Tosca Petridis SD 10 6 Dec 2002 State Netball and Hockey Centre, Parkville, Australia
21 Win 16–4–1 Lightning Lupe KO 2 (12) 1 Sep 2002 Sheepy's Bar, Papatoetoe, New Zealand Retained PABA light-heavyweight title
20 Win 15–4–1 Sam Leuii TKO 4 (12) 9 May 2002 Ocean City Restaurant, Auckland, New Zealand Retained PABA light-heavyweight title
19 Win 14–4–1 Frank Faalenuu TKO 6 (12) 24 Feb 2002 Alexandra Park Raceway, Auckland, New Zealand Retained PABA light-heavyweight title
18 Win 13–4–1 Viliamu Lesiva TKO 6 (12) 2 Dec 2001 Alexandra Park Raceway, Auckland, New Zealand Retained PABA light-heavyweight title
17 Win 12–4–1 Anthony Bigeni TKO 9 (12) 2 Sep 2001 Sky City Casino, Auckland, New Zealand Won PABA light-heavyweight title
16 Loss 11–4–1 Anthony Bigeni PTS 12 8 Jun 2001 WestpacTrust Centre, Christchurch, New Zealand
15 Win 11–3–1 Paul Ponting KO 5 (8) 23 Jan 2001 Geelong, Australia
14 Loss 10–3–1 Daniel Rowsell TKO 9 (12) 24 Nov 2000 Knox Netball Centre, Ferntree Gully, Australia For vacant Australian cruiserweight title
13 Win 10–2–1 Scott Parker KO 2 20 Oct 2000 Corio Leisure Centre, Geelong, Australia
12 Win 9–2–1 Gavin Ryan PTS 10 18 Aug 2000 Knox Netball Centre, Ferntree Gully, Australia
11 Win 8–2–1 Lawrence Tauasa PTS 8 21 Jul 2000 Hornsby RSL Club, Sydney, Australia
10 Win 7–2–1 Jamie Wallace PTS 10 5 May 2000 Knox Netball Centre, Ferntree Gully, Australia
9 Loss 6–2–1 Daniel Rowsell PTS 8 11 Feb 2000 Beaton Park Stadium, Wollongong, Australia
8 Win 6–1–1 Louis van Winkel UD 6 11 Dec 1999 Geelong Arena, North Geelong, Australia
7 Win 5–1–1 Brown Enyi KO 1 (6) 22 Nov 1999 Hurstville Civic Centre, Sydney, Australia
6 Loss 4–1–1 Peter Manesis PTS 8 30 Oct 1999 Croydon Leisure Centre, Croydon, Australia
5 Win 4–0–1 Costa Chondros KO 3 10 Sep 1999 Knox Netball Centre, Ferntree Gully, Australia
4 Win 3–0–1 Matt Trihey PTS 6 23 Apr 1999 Dallas Brooks Hall, East Melbourne, Australia
3 Win 2–0–1 Benny Horra PTS 6 23 Oct 1998 Town Hall, Moorabbin, Australia
2 Draw 1–0–1 Jamie Myer PTS 6 2 Oct 1998 Sports and Fitness Centre, Werribee, Australia
1 Win 1–0 Stewart Moller PTS 6 27 Mar 1998 Corio Leisure Centre, Geelong, Australia

References

  1. ^ "Erdei stops Murdoch in 10th". europsport.com. 2006.
Sporting positions
Regional boxing titles
Preceded by PABA light-heavyweight champion
2 September 2001 – 6 December 2002
Vacant after loss to Petridis 		Vacant
Title next held by
Himself
Vacant
Title last held by
Himself 		PABA light-heavyweight champion
22 February 2003 – 21 January 2007 		Succeeded by