Career
He was an Australian Institute of Sport scholarship holder. He later added the Chemistry Cup in Germany. At the 2008 Summer Olympics he was edged out 9:13 by Frenchman Khedafi Djelkhir.
On 29 November 2008, Paul made his professional debut against veteran Shane Green scoring a 3rd round TKO victory in the 6 round bout at the Maroochydore Rugby League Club, Queensland.
Under the guidance of Hussein, Paul was successful in his 4th professional bout against 25-year-old Kane Buckley scoring a 4th round KO. Paul has since compiled a professional record of 20 wins from 20 fights. He is promoted by Top Rank, the Las Vegas, United States of America-based promotion company owned by Bob Arum, and home to many boxing champions including Manny Pacquiao and Miguel Cotto.
He is managed by the legendary Cameron Dunkin, and Mike Altamura. He is recognized in the Australian Olympic Committee list of Australian Indigenous Olympians.