Paul Newby (born 13 September 1977) is an English karate practitioner and coach, a two-time bronze European medalist, and the 2004 âÂÂ60 kg WKF men's kumite world champion. Newby briefly took up a career as a professional boxer, following his karate world championship win. As of November 2019, he is a kumite coach for the Great Britain national karate team.