Charly Suarez stops Paul Fleming, snares regional titles


At a glance

  • With the victory, Suarez was able to grab regional titles in the IBF, WBC and WBA, further bolstering his rankings with the sanctioning bodies.


Charly Suarez stunned hometown bet Paul Fleming with a 12thround technical knockout to snare three regional titles at the Kevin Betts Stadium in Sydney, Australia Wednesday night, March 15.
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Charly Suarez pose with his team and GAB Chairman Richard Clarin following his victory over Paul Fleming. (Photo from GAB's Facebook page)


The 34-year-old Suarez, who competed in the 2016 Rio Olympics and was a three-time Southeast Asian Games gold medalist during his amateur years, struck Fleming with a vicious left hook that sent his rival to the canvas.

The Australian fighter tried to shake off the blow and got back on his feet, but Suarez resumed his assault before referee Pat O’Connor stopped the fight on the 1:58 mark of the 12thround.

With the victory, Suarez was able to grab regional titles in the IBF, WBC and WBA, further bolstering his rankings with the sanctioning bodies.

Suarez also remained unscathed with a 15-0 record including nine knockouts, while Fleming absorbed his first loss for a 28-1-1, 18 KOs mark.

“Congratulations from your GAB family! We are proud of you!” the Games and Amusements Board led by Richard Clarin posted on social media.