Paul Murdoch


Paul Murdoch is an Australian former professional boxer who competed from 1998 to 2007. He held the Pan [Asian Boxing Association|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.

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, 7 losses, and 1 draw.

Professional boxing record

No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
34Loss26–7–1Danny GreenTKO2, 1:0521 Jan 2007State Netball and Hockey Centre, Parkville, AustraliaLost PABA light-heavyweight title;
For IBF Pan Pacific light-heavyweight title
33Win26–6–1Walter Pupu'aUD129 Dec 2006Geelong Arena, North Geelong, AustraliaRetained PABA light-heavyweight title
32Loss25–6–1Zsolt ErdeiTKO10, 0:196 May 2006Burg-Wächter Castello, Düsseldorf, GermanyFor WBO world champions#Light heavyweight|WBO light heavyweight title]
31Win25–5–1Birbal JuniorKO2, 0:1626 Mar 2006Ellerslie Racecourse, Auckland, New ZealandRetained PABA light-heavyweight title
30Win24–5–1James EllisTKO3, 0:2129 Jul 2005Knox Netball Centre, Ferntree Gully, Australia
29Win23–5–1Sakeasi DakuaTKO4 17 May 2005Tianhe Stadium, Guangzhou, ChinaRetained PABA light-heavyweight title
28Win22–5–1John WybornUD1212 Nov 2004Knox Netball Centre, Ferntree Gully, AustraliaRetained PABA light-heavyweight title
27Win21–5–1Sitiuni NaeaTKO3 30 May 2004North Harbour Rugby League Club, Auckland, New ZealandRetained PABA light-heavyweight title
26Win20–5–1Timo MasuaKO3 21 Nov 2003Knox Netball Centre, Ferntree Gully, AustraliaRetained PABA light-heavyweight title
25Win19–5–1Colin HuniaTKO6 25 Oct 2003Kingsgate Hotel, Auckland, New ZealandRetained PABA light-heavyweight title
24Win18–5–1Stewart MollerUD1225 Jul 2003Knox Netball Centre, Ferntree Gully, AustraliaRetained PABA light-heavyweight title
23Win17–5–1Steve WoodTKO1 22 Feb 2003Northland College Hall, Kaikohe, New ZealandWon vacant PABA light-heavyweight title
22Loss16–5–1Tosca Petridis106 Dec 2002State Netball and Hockey Centre, Parkville, Australia
21Win16–4–1Lightning LupeKO2 1 Sep 2002Sheepy's Bar, Papatoetoe, New ZealandRetained PABA light-heavyweight title
20Win15–4–1Sam LeuiiTKO4 9 May 2002Ocean City Restaurant, Auckland, New ZealandRetained PABA light-heavyweight title
19Win14–4–1Frank FaalenuuTKO6 24 Feb 2002Alexandra Park Raceway, Auckland, New ZealandRetained PABA light-heavyweight title
18Win13–4–1Viliamu LesivaTKO6 2 Dec 2001Alexandra Park Raceway, Auckland, New ZealandRetained PABA light-heavyweight title
17Win12–4–1Anthony BigeniTKO9 2 Sep 2001Sky City Casino, Auckland, New ZealandWon PABA light-heavyweight title
16Loss11–4–1Anthony BigeniPTS128 Jun 2001WestpacTrust Centre, Christchurch, New Zealand
15Win11–3–1Paul PontingKO5 23 Jan 2001Geelong, Australia
14Loss10–3–1Daniel Rowsell9 24 Nov 2000Knox Netball Centre, Ferntree Gully, AustraliaFor vacant list of Australian [cruiserweight boxing champions|Australian cruiserweight title]
13Win10–2–1Scott ParkerKO220 Oct 2000Corio Leisure Centre, Geelong, Australia
12Win9–2–1Gavin RyanPTS1018 Aug 2000Knox Netball Centre, Ferntree Gully, Australia
11Win8–2–1Lawrence TauasaPTS821 Jul 2000Hornsby RSL Club, Sydney, Australia
10Win7–2–1Jamie WallacePTS105 May 2000Knox Netball Centre, Ferntree Gully, Australia
9Loss6–2–1Daniel RowsellPTS811 Feb 2000Beaton Park Stadium, Wollongong, Australia
8Win6–1–1Louis van Winkel611 Dec 1999Geelong Arena, North Geelong, Australia
7Win5–1–1Brown EnyiKO1 22 Nov 1999Hurstville Civic Centre, Sydney, Australia
6Loss4–1–1Peter ManesisPTS830 Oct 1999Croydon Leisure Centre, Croydon, Australia
5Win4–0–1Costa Chondros310 Sep 1999Knox Netball Centre, Ferntree Gully, Australia
4Win3–0–1Matt TriheyPTS623 Apr 1999Dallas Brooks Hall, East Melbourne, Australia
3Win2–0–1Benny HorraPTS623 Oct 1998Town Hall, Moorabbin, Australia
2Draw1–0–1Jamie MyerPTS62 Oct 1998Sports and Fitness Centre, Werribee, Australia
1Win1–0Stewart Moller627 Mar 1998Corio Leisure Centre, Geelong, Australia