08/08/2026
Isaiah 41:10
“So do not fear, for I am with you.
Do not be dismayed, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you and help you.
I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”
Unanimous decision win in professional boxing.
There are so many people I need to thank, in no particular order, I want to show some appreciation to everyone who played a part in this moment.
Firstly, thank you to my formidable opponent for an incredible fight. 🙏
With more than 20 professional fights to his name, I wasn’t sure what to expect but you brought experience, toughness and heart, and you made me earn every second of that victory. Nothing but respect. 🫡
Thank you to my brothers Kaleb, Hamish, Dariean & Matt.
The word “brother” is thrown around a lot, but these boys truly are my blood brothers. Through everything, you’ve been beside me and believed in me.
Thank you to my corner Mark Gaela, Luke McKenzie & Raul Salisbury for having my back tonight on short notice since my coach Gary Austin couldn’t make it.
Thank you to all of my team mates and students, we do this together, day in day out.
Thank you to everyone who helped throughout camp.
Every round of sparring, every training session, every word of encouragement and every sacrifice contributed to what happened in that ring.
Thank you to every single person who bought a ticket, travelled to support me, or purchased the stream. I felt that support, and I’ll never take it for granted. ✊
A massive thank you to BFC’s sponsors Statewide Forensic Cleaning, Pica Solicitors, Old Green Bean & Say Cheese Pizza.
Your continued support of our gym, our fighters and our vision means more than you know.
And thank you to my grandparents, Mario & Anna Paolini.
Everything you sacrificed and everything you built for our family is something I carry with enormous pride.
I hope I represented the Paolini name with honour. 🇮🇹
This past month, particularly, has been one of the busiest and most demanding periods of my life. It tested me physically, mentally and emotionally, and it reminded me just how grateful I am for the people I have around me.
I hope my performance was worthy of representing my gym, my town, my family name and my people. 🙏
This is not just my victory.
This is OUR victory.
For now, we celebrate. 🥂
Reel coming soon. 🎥
TLP “The Last Paolini” 🇮🇹