Pauls Targets British Middleweight Title Comeback
Boxer Pauls is eyeing a comeback for the British Middleweight title after a challenging period. Following his loss to Bentley, he secured a victory over Omir Rodriguez from Panama in May, marking only his second fight since the defeat.
New Opportunities with Frank Warren
Pauls has recently signed with renowned promoter Frank Warren. This partnership aims to provide him with greater access to significant boxing events. “I’ll have some more doors open for me,” he stated, emphasizing the increased opportunities through the Queensberry shows.
Title Journey and Defeats
- Pauls captured the British title by defeating Nathan Heaney in July 2024.
- This followed a thrilling draw with Heaney in their previous encounter early last year.
- His title defense against Bentley ended in a points loss.
Lessons Learned from Adversity
The defeat to Bentley was only the third of Pauls’s professional career. Reflecting on the experience, he noted that he did not feel outclassed. “It’s just the luck of the draw sometimes in boxing,” he explained. A fractured eye during the match impacted his performance and ultimately the outcome.
Pauls believes that this high-level experience will benefit him in future fights. “It’s more familiar to me now,” he concluded, expressing confidence in his ability to rebound and compete for the British Middleweight title once again.
