Newquay boxer Brad Pauls to defend IBF International title in Southampton

Brad Pauls has announced he will defend his IBF International middleweight title against Bradley Goldsmith on Saturday, 20 June.

The bout will take place at St Mary's Stadium and forms part of Queensberry Promotions’ Garner versus Magnesi undercard.

Pauls claimed the IBF International middleweight belt in April after stopping Shakiel Thompson in the ninth round of their contest in Manchester.

The victory added to the British middleweight title he won in 2024 and marked another significant step forward in his rise through the sport.

Born and raised in Newquay, the 33-year-old began training locally before travelling further afield to continue his boxing career. He has since established himself among the leading contenders in the middleweight division.

The title-winning performance against Thompson came after Pauls had fallen behind on the scorecards, before producing a dramatic stoppage on a televised card.

Pauls is also appealing for businesses interested in supporting his career through sponsorship.

In a post shared online, the former English and British middleweight champion highlighted opportunities including branding on fight kit, social media and interview mentions, alongside exposure on televised platforms.

The appeal also references his social media reach, which Pauls says exceeded 400,000 over the past 30 days.