Liam Paro

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Liam Paro
Born
Liam Robert Paro

(1996-04-16) 16 April 1996 (age 29)
Mackay, Queensland, Australia
Statistics
Weight(s)Light welterweight
Height5 ft 8+1⁄2 in (174 cm)
Reach71 in (180 cm)
StanceSouthpaw
Boxing record
Total fights25
Wins25
Wins by KO15

Liam Robert Paro (born 16 April 1996) is an Australian professional boxer, who has held International Boxing Federation (IBF) light-welterweight title since June 2024.[1]

Early life

Paro was born and raised in Mackay, Queensland to a family of Italian descent. His first sporting interest came in the form of rugby league where he played for the North Mackay Magpies in the local junior competition.[2] At 13 years of age, he was introduced to the sport of boxing[3] and gave up playing rugby league to focus solely on pursuing a professional career in boxing. In pursuit of higher levels of training, Paro moved to Townsville at 17 years of age[4] before settling in Brisbane as a 20-year-old,[5] where he would regularly train with the likes of future world champion Jeff Horn in the lead up to his monumental victory over legendary Filipino boxer Manny Pacquiao.[6]

Professional boxing career

Paro vs. Álamo

In his international debut, Paro travelled to Tampa where he was victorious over undefeated Puerto Rican Yomar Álamo via split decision on the Jake Paul vs. Tyron Woodley II undercard.[7]

IBF Super Lightweight Champion

Paro vs. Matias

On February 4, 2024 it was reported that Liam Paro would challenge Subriel Matias for his IBF super lightweight title in the summer 2024 in Puerto Rico.[8][9] On March 27, 2024 the fight was confirmed for June 15, 2024 in Manatí, Puerto Rico.[10] Paro won the fight by unanimous decision.[11]

Paro vs. Hitchins

On August 27, 2024 it was announced that Paro was expected to make the first defense of his IBF super lightweight title on December 7, 2024 at a venue in Brisbane, Sydney or Adelaide.[12] Devin Haney was a potential opponent.[13] On October 3, 2024 it was announced that Paro would face Richardson Hitchins in San Juan, Puerto Rico.[14][15][16]

Professional boxing record

25 fights 25 wins 0 losses
By knockout 15 0
By decision 10 0
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
25 Win 25–0 Subriel Matías UD 12 15 Jun 2024 Coliseo Juan Aubin Cruz Abreu, Manatí, Puerto Rico Won IBF light-welterweight title
24 Win 24–0 Montana Love KO 6 (10), 1:49 9 Dec 2023 Chase Center, San Francisco, California, US Retained WBO Global light-welterweight title
23 Win 23–0 Brock Jarvis TKO 1 (12), 2:29 15 Oct 2022 South Bank Piazza, Brisbane, Australia Retained WBO Global light-welterweight title
22 Win 22–0 Yomar Álamo SD 10 18 Dec 2021 Amalie Arena, Tampa, Florida, US
21 Win 21–0 Steve Gago UD 10 24 Jul 2021 Eatons Hill Hotel, Brisbane, Australia Retained IBF International and WBO Global light-welterweight titles
20 Win 20–0 Terry Tzouramanis TKO 7 (10), 3:00 5 Mar 2021 Eatons Hill Hotel, Brisbane, Australia Retained IBF International and WBO Global light-welterweight titles
19 Win 19–0 James Chereji TKO 8 (10), 1:18 7 Mar 2020 The Star, Gold Coast, Australia Retained IBF International and WBO Global light-welterweight titls
18 Win 18–0 Hwang Kil Kim UD 10 8 Nov 2019 Eatons Hill Hotel, Brisbane, Australia Retained WBO Global light-welterweight title
17 Win 17–0 Fatih Keleş UD 10 8 Jun 2019 The Star, Gold Coast, Australia Retained WBO Global light-welterweight title;
Won vacant IBF International light-welterweight title
16 Win 16–0 Massimiliano Ballisai UD 10 16 Feb 2019 Entertainment & Convention Centre, Mackay, Australia Won inaugural WBO Global light-welterweight title
15 Win 15–0 Robert Tlatlik TKO 7 (10), 3:00 13 Oct 2018 Convention & Exhibition Centre, Brisbane, Australia
14 Win 14–0 Sebastian Bytyqi TKO 2 (10), 2:01 19 May 2018 Southport Australian Football Club, Gold Coast, Australia Won vacant WBO Youth light-welterweight title
13 Win 13–0 Andrew Wallace RTD 3 (10), 3:00 17 Mar 2018 Mansfield Tavern, Brisbane, Australia Won vacant Australian light-welterweight title
12 Win 12–0 Kurt Finlayson RTD 3 (5), 3:00 3 Feb 2018 Hurstville Entertainment Centre, Sydney, Australia
11 Win 11–0 Komkit Chanawong UD 5 4 Nov 2017 Entertainment and Convention Centre, Townsville, Australia
10 Win 10–0 Jose Aubel TKO 3 (8), 1:02 23 Sep 2017 Eatons Hill Hotel, Brisbane, Australia
9 Win 9–0 Nic Aratema TKO 3 (6), 2:32 25 Aug 2017 Melbourne Pavilion, Melbourne, Australia
8 Win 8–0 Simon Rendina KO 1 (4), 2:55 15 Jul 2017 Wests City, Newcastle, Australia
7 Win 7–0 Alex Ah Tong KO 4 (6), 0:54 10 Jun 2017 Mansfield Tavern, Brisbane, Australia
6 Win 6–0 Daniel Maxwell TKO 5 (6), 1:22 4 Feb 2017 McDonald's Multisports Stadium, Mackay, Australia
5 Win 5–0 Nick Hikuroa TKO 1 (6), 1:34 3 Dec 2016 Mansfield Tavern, Brisbane, Australia
4 Win 4–0 John Min TKO 1 (4), 1:45 1 Oct 2016 The MET, Brisbane, Australia
3 Win 3–0 Aphichat Koedchatturat MD 4 9 Sep 2016 Mansfield Tavern, Brisbane, Australia
2 Win 2–0 Arnon Yucharoen UD 4 15 Apr 2016 Tattersalls Club, Brisbane, Australia
1 Win 1–0 Jacob Mahony UD 4 5 Mar 2016 Mansfield Tavern, Brisbane, Australia

See also

References

  1. ^ "AND NEW! Australian Liam Paro overcomes 'disgusting' call to shock boxing in world title boilover". Fox Sports. 16 June 2024.
  2. ^ "Liam Paro locked in life-and-death fight in memory of Regan Grieve". The Courier-Mail. 8 September 2018. Retrieved 18 December 2021.
  3. ^ "World champion boxer reveals secret weapon from Mackay". The Courier-Mail. 13 March 2018. Retrieved 18 December 2021.
  4. ^ "Young boxer goes hard". The Courier-Mail. 4 December 2013. Retrieved 18 December 2021.
  5. ^ "Home-grown athlete finds success as pro boxer". The Courier-Mail. 14 September 2016. Retrieved 18 December 2021.
  6. ^ "Young gun Liam Paro gives Jeff Horn serious workout as sparring begins for Manny Pacquiao fight". Fox Sports Australia. 9 May 2017. Retrieved 18 December 2021.
  7. ^ "'Aussie invasion' continues as undefeated gun wins". Fox Sports Australia. 19 December 2021. Retrieved 18 December 2021.
  8. ^ "Delineados los próximos pasos de Subriel Matías: rumbo a México mientras espera que se oficialice su próxima pelea ante Liam Paro". El Nuevo Día (in español). 4 February 2024.
  9. ^ Iskenderov, Parviz (6 February 2024). "Liam Paro to challenge Subriel Matias in Puerto Rico". FIGHTMAG.
  10. ^ Iskenderov, Parviz (28 March 2024). "Subriel Matias: I'm super excited to fight Liam Paro in Puerto Rico". FIGHTMAG.
  11. ^ Iskenderov, Parviz (16 June 2024). "Liam Paro claims world title by decision against Subriel Matias". FIGHTMAG.
  12. ^ Iskenderov, Parviz (28 August 2024). "Liam Paro next fight planned for Dec in Australia, possibly against Devin Haney". FIGHTMAG.
  13. ^ Warrington, Declan (27 August 2024). "Eddie Hearn targeting December date for Liam Paro-Devin Haney". BoxingScene.com.
  14. ^ Iskenderov, Parviz (4 October 2024). "Liam Paro faces Richardson Hitchins in San Juan, Puerto Rico in December". FIGHTMAG.
  15. ^ "Sources: Paro to fight Hitchins in Puerto Rico". ESPN.com. 3 October 2024.
  16. ^ "Bizarre location for Aussie champ's first title defence". Nine. 4 October 2024.

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Sporting positions
Regional boxing titles
Vacant
Title last held by
Kye MacKenzie 		Australian
light-welterweight champion
17 March 2018 – 2018
Vacated 		Vacant
Title next held by
Steve Spark
Vacant
Title last held by
Georgii Chelokhsaev 		WBO Youth
light-welterweight champion
19 May 2018 – 16 February 2019
Won global title 		Vacant
Title next held by
Jose Luis Rodriguez Guerrero
New title WBO Global
light-welterweight champion
16 February 2019 – 15 June 2024
Won world title 		Vacant
Vacant
Title last held by
Steve Claggett 		IBF International
light-welterweight champion
8 June 2019 – 2022
Vacated 		Vacant
Title next held by
Bastien Ballesta
World boxing titles
Preceded by IBF light-welterweight champion
15 June 2024 – present 		Incumbent
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