Paul Murdoch


Paul Murdoch is an Australian former professional boxer who competed from 1998 to 2007. He held the PABA light-heavyweight title twice between 2001 and 2007 and challenged for the WBO and lineal light-heavyweight titles 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
34Loss26–7–1 Danny GreenTKO2, 1:0521 Jan 2007 State Netball and Hockey Centre, Parkville, AustraliaLost PABA light-heavyweight title;
For IBF Pan Pacific light-heavyweight title
33Win26–6–1 Walter Pupu'aUD129 Dec 2006 Geelong Arena, North Geelong, AustraliaRetained PABA light-heavyweight title
32Loss25–6–1 Zsolt ErdeiTKO10, 0:196 May 2006 Burg-Wächter Castello, Düsseldorf, GermanyFor WBO and lineal light heavyweight titles
31Win25–5–1 Birbal JuniorKO2, 0:1626 Mar 2006 Ellerslie Racecourse, Auckland, New ZealandRetained PABA light-heavyweight title
30Win24–5–1 James EllisTKO3, 0:2129 Jul 2005 Knox Netball Centre, Ferntree Gully, Australia
29Win23–5–1 Sakeasi DakuaTKO4 17 May 2005 Tianhe Stadium, Guangzhou, ChinaRetained PABA light-heavyweight title
28Win22–5–1 John WybornUD1212 Nov 2004 Knox Netball Centre, Ferntree Gully, AustraliaRetained PABA light-heavyweight title
27Win21–5–1 Sitiuni NaeaTKO3 30 May 2004 North Harbour Rugby League Club, Auckland, New ZealandRetained PABA light-heavyweight title
26Win20–5–1 Timo MasuaKO3 21 Nov 2003 Knox Netball Centre, Ferntree Gully, AustraliaRetained PABA light-heavyweight title
25Win19–5–1 Colin HuniaTKO6 25 Oct 2003 Kingsgate Hotel, Auckland, New ZealandRetained PABA light-heavyweight title
24Win18–5–1 Stewart MollerUD1225 Jul 2003 Knox Netball Centre, Ferntree Gully, AustraliaRetained PABA light-heavyweight title
23Win17–5–1 Steve WoodTKO1 22 Feb 2003 Northland College Hall, Kaikohe, New ZealandWon vacant PABA light-heavyweight title
22Loss16–5–1 Tosca Petridis106 Dec 2002 State Netball and Hockey Centre, Parkville, Australia
21Win16–4–1 Lightning LupeKO2 1 Sep 2002 Sheepy's Bar, Papatoetoe, New ZealandRetained PABA light-heavyweight title
20Win15–4–1 Sam LeuiiTKO4 9 May 2002 Ocean City Restaurant, Auckland, New ZealandRetained PABA light-heavyweight title
19Win14–4–1 Frank FaalenuuTKO6 24 Feb 2002 Alexandra Park Raceway, Auckland, New ZealandRetained PABA light-heavyweight title
18Win13–4–1 Viliamu LesivaTKO6 2 Dec 2001 Alexandra Park Raceway, Auckland, New ZealandRetained PABA light-heavyweight title
17Win12–4–1 Anthony BigeniTKO9 2 Sep 2001 Sky City Casino, Auckland, New ZealandWon PABA light-heavyweight title
16Loss11–4–1 Anthony BigeniPTS128 Jun 2001 WestpacTrust Centre, Christchurch, New Zealand
15Win11–3–1 Paul PontingKO5 23 Jan 2001 Geelong, Australia
14Loss10–3–1 Daniel Rowsell9 24 Nov 2000 Knox Netball Centre, Ferntree Gully, AustraliaFor vacant Australian cruiserweight title
13Win10–2–1 Scott ParkerKO220 Oct 2000 Corio Leisure Centre, Geelong, Australia
12Win9–2–1 Gavin RyanPTS1018 Aug 2000 Knox Netball Centre, Ferntree Gully, Australia
11Win8–2–1 Lawrence TauasaPTS821 Jul 2000 Hornsby RSL Club, Sydney, Australia
10Win7–2–1 Jamie WallacePTS105 May 2000 Knox Netball Centre, Ferntree Gully, Australia
9Loss6–2–1 Daniel RowsellPTS811 Feb 2000 Beaton Park Stadium, Wollongong, Australia
8Win6–1–1 Louis van Winkel611 Dec 1999 Geelong Arena, North Geelong, Australia
7Win5–1–1 Brown EnyiKO1 22 Nov 1999 Hurstville Civic Centre, Sydney, Australia
6Loss4–1–1 Peter ManesisPTS830 Oct 1999 Croydon Leisure Centre, Croydon, Australia
5Win4–0–1 Costa Chondros310 Sep 1999 Knox Netball Centre, Ferntree Gully, Australia
4Win3–0–1 Matt TriheyPTS623 Apr 1999 Dallas Brooks Hall, East Melbourne, Australia
3Win2–0–1 Benny HorraPTS623 Oct 1998 Town Hall, Moorabbin, Australia
2Draw1–0–1 Jamie MyerPTS62 Oct 1998 Sports and Fitness Centre, Werribee, Australia
1Win1–0 Stewart Moller627 Mar 1998 Corio Leisure Centre, Geelong, AustraliaProfessional debut