Crocker welcomes underdog status against Paro in Belfast

Lewis Crocker says being the underdog against Liam Paro removes pressure ahead of their Belfast clash. The welterweight contender fights on home turf with most attention on his opponent.

“Paro is the odds-on favourite here and everyone is coming to see him. I went through that the last time, so it takes a bit of ease off my mind and I'm prepared.”

— Lewis Crocker, via BBC Sport

What Lewis Crocker said

Crocker meets Paro in a welterweight bout at Belfast. The Irishman previously fought as the home favourite and now faces a different dynamic with Paro drawing the crowd's focus. Crocker competes in the welterweight division.

What it moves

The mindset shift could play a key role in Belfast. Crocker's experience carrying home expectations gives him a reference point for handling the reversed dynamic. Paro will need to deal with the pressure of entering as favourite on the road.

Source: bbc.co.uk. Full Lewis Crocker fight history and recent news at boxingnews.com.