Brad Pauls gutted after IBF international middleweight loss

Brad Pauls says his IBF international middleweight title defeat has left him devastated. The British fighter lost the belt in a setback that halts his momentum in the 160lb division.

“I'm absolutely gutted”

— Brad Pauls, via BBC Sport

What Brad Pauls said

Pauls had held the IBF international strap, a recognised stepping stone towards world-level activity at middleweight. The loss removes a key bargaining chip as he looks to secure bigger domestic fights or work towards a mandatory shot. The IBF international title sits one tier below the sanctioning body's full world championship.

What it moves

Pauls will need to regroup and likely take a stay-busy assignment before pushing back into title contention. The middleweight picture remains crowded domestically, and losing the IBF trinket makes it harder to demand top billing. His next move will show whether he opts for a quick return or a rebuild.

Source: bbc.com. Full Brad Pauls fight history and recent news at boxingnews.com.