Paul Newby (karateka) explained

Paul Newby
Birth Date:1977 9, mf=yes
Birth Place:Silsden, Keighley, West Yorkshire, England
Nationality:British
Weight Class:Welterweight (boxing)
−60 kg (karate)
Martial Art:6th Dan Black Belt in Karate
Rank:1st Dan Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Box Win:4

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]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Karate champ to serve pints.
  2. News: Jordan Thomas follows father's success with world karate gold. BBC Sport . 30 October 2016.
  3. Web site: Shunned karate king Newby is keen to climb boxing ladder. Birmingham. Post. 4 May 2006.
  4. Web site: Silsden's former world karate champ aiming to lead Team GB to Tokyo Olympics. Craven Herald. 14 November 2019 .