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Lewis Crocker brings an unblemished 22-0 record into this welterweight clash, two centimetres taller than his opponent but with no reach data available to gauge his physical edge. Liam Paro steps up from light welterweight with a 28-1 ledger, southpaw stance, and 180cm reach. Both men carry orthodox boxing pedigree, though neither fighter's knockout tally is supplied in the data—this shapes up as a tactical puzzle rather than a brawl.

The fight takes place on Wednesday, 24 June 2026.

Tale of the Tape

Lewis Crocker “The Croc”

Odds: +89.875 (avg across books)

Record: 22-0-0

KO Wins: 0 (0%)

Age: 29

Height: 5ft9

Stance: Orthodox

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Weight Class: Welterweight

Liam Paro “|weight=Light welterweight”

Odds: -337.5 (avg across books)

Record: 28-1-0

KO Wins: 0 (0%)

Age: 30

Height: 5ft8

Reach: 71"

Stance: Southpaw

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Weight Class: Light welterweight

Form & Styles

Crocker's perfect record suggests either elite defensive discipline or matchmaking that hasn't tested him against top-tier opposition; the absence of KO numbers leaves his finishing power an open question. Paro's southpaw angles and single-loss CV hint at versatility, and his reach should help him control range against the marginally taller orthodox man. The height and stance dynamic favours measured exchanges over phone-box warfare, though both fighters' true styles remain clouded by the sparse statistical picture.

Prediction

The market backs Liam Paro decisively, and the extra fight mileage—28 wins to 22—plus southpaw angles give him routes to outpoint Crocker over the distance. Paro's lone defeat shows he's been extended before, while Crocker's zero in the loss column could mean he's ripe for exposure or simply that good. Welterweight remains one of boxing's deepest divisions, and any night someone's unbeaten run can end; treat firm convictions with caution until the bell rings.

Fight verified via BoxingNews verified schedule: Lewis Crocker v Liam Paro. Date, fighters and matchup details on this page reflect the latest information from the cited source at time of writing.

Betting involves risk. 18+ only. Odds shown were correct at time of writing and are subject to change. When the fun stops, stop — BeGambleAware.org.

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