- Paul Truscott
Infobox Boxer
name = Paul Truscott
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realname = Paul Truscott
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weight =Featherweight
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nationality = Flagicon|GBR British
birth_date =1 May 1986
birth_place =Middlesbrough, UK
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style = Orthodox
total = 12
wins = 12
losses = 0
draws = 0
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KO = 1Paul Truscott is an English professional boxer from Middlesbrough in the United Kingdom. He is the reigning Commonwealth featherweight champion. [ [http://www.boxrec.com/list_bouts.php?human_id=361935&cat=boxer Boxrec | Paul Truscott professional record] ]
Early Career
Truscott made his professional debut in June 2006 at the
Winter Gardens inBlackpool with a win over experienced journeyman Billy Smith. His first pro fight in his native town ofMiddlesbrough came the fight after when he defeated Steve Gethin at the Eston Sports Academy. Both decision wins coming after 4 roundsHe followed with a string of wins over opponents including the tough Ben Odamattey and Riaz Durgahed on his way to compiling a 10-0 record. When
Jackson Asiku chose to vacate his title Truscott found himself in line for a crack at the vacant commonwealth featherweight belt. [ [http://matchroomsport.com/articleDetail.asp?intArticleId=594 Matchroom Sports | Truscott gets Commonwealth shot] ] [ [http://www.gazettelive.co.uk/north-east-sport/boxing-news/2008/05/09/truscott-s-ready-for-title-rumble-84229-20885927/ Gazette Live | Truscott ready for title rumble] ] Despite having never been more than 8 rounds before Truscott defeated tough GhanaianOsumana Akaba over 12 to win the title. [ [http://www.eastsideboxing.com/news.php?p=15607&more=1 Eastside boxing | Paul Truscott wins vacant commonwealth crown] ]References
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