Paul Burke (born 25 July 1966 in
Preston,
Lancashire
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) is a former professional
boxer Boxer most commonly refers to:
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from England, who competed in the
lightweight
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Boxing Professional boxing
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and
light welterweight
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Boxing Professional boxing
In professional boxing, light welterweight is contested between the lightweight and welterweight divisions, ...
divisions (– 60 kg). His career highlight was beating Bernard Paul to become the lightweight commonwealth champion. He went on to successfully defend the title numerous times with good wins over rivals in the division.
See also
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List of British lightweight boxing champions
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Sportspeople from Preston, Lancashire
1966 births
Living people
English male boxers
Lightweight boxers
Light-welterweight boxers
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