Manager rates Fleming as a world-beater

Paul Fleming

The manager of Sunshine Coast super feather weight Paul Fleming believes the “penny has dropped” for the Olympian and unbeaten professional, describing him as a genuine world title contender.

The 27-year-old beat steadfast Thai Chaiyong Sithsaithong a week ago to record his 20th straight victory.

It earned him the interim World Boxing Organisation Oriental title and a top-15 ranking with that body.

The composure of the southpaw was particularly impressive.

“I think he’s maturing,” manager Mike Altamura said.

“I think that maturity just comes with time with good fighters…read story >