Pauls aims for world title shot with title defense against Goldsmith
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 8:41 AM
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
Brad Pauls defends his IBF international middleweight title against Bradley Goldsmith at Southampton's St Mary's Stadium on Saturday. Pauls, 33, hopes a successful defense will elevate his ranking and lead to a shot at the vacant IBF world middleweight title. He last won the title in March against Shakiel Thompson and is seeking to build on that momentum. Pauls acknowledges Goldsmith's skills and emphasizes the importance of this fight for his career progression.
- •Pauls last fought in March, knocking out Shakiel Thompson.
- •Goldsmith has one loss in a 16-fight career.
- •The fight is part of the undercard for Garner vs. Magnesi.
- •Pauls has a professional record of 21 wins, 2 losses, and 1 draw.
- •The match takes place on June 20, 2026.
- 8:41 AMYahoo Sports — Pauls hopes win can push world title aspirations
"Brad Pauls hopes a successful defence of his IBF international middleweight belt will put him in line for a world title shot.
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