Paul Sykes
British boxer (1946-2007)
- Born
- 23 May 1946
- Died
- 7 March 2007
- Sport
- boxing
- Discipline
- heavyweight
- Occupation
- boxer
Paul Sykes (23 May 1946 – 7 March 2007) was a British professional boxer and weightlifter. A substantial portion of Sykes' adulthood was spent inside prison, where he became notorious as one of the most difficult prisoners in the country.
In 1979, he engaged in a consequential match against John L. Gardner, as he competed for the British and Commonwealth heavyweight titles.
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