Paul Burke (boxer)
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Paul Burke is a former professional boxer
from England
, who competed in the lightweight
and light welterweight
divisions (– 60 kg). His career was overshadowed by the death of one of his opponents, Felix Bwalya
from Zambia
. The pair met on December 13, 1997 in Lusaka
for the Vacant Commonwealth (British Empire) Light Welterweight Title. The fight was mostly dominated by Burke and in the final round, he scored a knockdown against Bwalya. Bwalya was unable to continue, the round was deemed incomplete and he had to be helped to his feet by the referee. For reasons unknown to the public, Felix Bwalya was officially recognised as the victor of the fight and the final round was never put on record. Television networks didn't air the 12th round even though they were broadcasting live.
Boxing
Boxing, also called pugilism, is a combat sport in which two people fight each other using their fists. Boxing is supervised by a referee over a series of between one to three minute intervals called rounds...
from England
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
, who competed in the lightweight
Lightweight
Light-weight is a class of athletes in a particular sport, based on their weight.-Professional boxing:The lightweight division is over 130 pounds and up to 135 pounds weight class in the sport of boxing....
and light welterweight
Light welterweight
-Professional boxing:The light welterweight class is a weight division in professional boxing that has a limit of 63.5 kg or 140 pounds...
divisions (– 60 kg). His career was overshadowed by the death of one of his opponents, Felix Bwalya
Felix Bwalya
Felix Bwalya was a boxer from Zambia, who competed for his native country at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, Spain. There he was stopped in the first round of the lightweight division by Tanzania's Rashid Matumla.-External links:* * from New York Times...
from Zambia
Zambia
Zambia , officially the Republic of Zambia, is a landlocked country in Southern Africa. The neighbouring countries are the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the north, Tanzania to the north-east, Malawi to the east, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Botswana and Namibia to the south, and Angola to the west....
. The pair met on December 13, 1997 in Lusaka
Lusaka
Lusaka is the capital and largest city of Zambia. It is located in the southern part of the central plateau, at an elevation of about 1,300 metres . It has a population of about 1.7 million . It is a commercial centre as well as the centre of government, and the four main highways of Zambia head...
for the Vacant Commonwealth (British Empire) Light Welterweight Title. The fight was mostly dominated by Burke and in the final round, he scored a knockdown against Bwalya. Bwalya was unable to continue, the round was deemed incomplete and he had to be helped to his feet by the referee. For reasons unknown to the public, Felix Bwalya was officially recognised as the victor of the fight and the final round was never put on record. Television networks didn't air the 12th round even though they were broadcasting live.