What’s Next For Liam Paro?

5. Conah Walker

     Record: 18-3-1 (9 KOs)

     Why: Just a fun fight

Walker stopped Olympian Pat McCormack and was in a “Fight of the Year”-type bout against Sam Eggington. If you want to bring an unhinged back-and-forth slugfest to the land down under, this is the fight. Paro and Walker would make a great fight, but it would be for the most hardcore fans only.

4. Keyshawn Davis

     Record: 22-0 (17 KOs)

     Why: Davis goes overseas for a belt

Davis hinted at moving up to welterweight after a cup of coffee at junior welterweight, which included two fights, both taking place this year. Davis facing Paro in Australia would be an exciting bout and would also bring interest, as another top name in the sport could capture a belt in the glamour division of welterweight.

3. Devin Haney

     Record: 33-0 (15 KOs)

     Why: Unification bout, renews rivalry

Haney won the undisputed lightweight title against George Kambosos Jr. This would be a chance for him to return to Australia for the third time, looking to win another belt. It might not be the biggest fight for either fighter, but it has an interesting story element, as Haney continues to go to Australia throughout his career.

2. Rolly Romero-Teofimo Lopez winner

     Record: Romero 17-2 (13 KOs); Lopez 22-2 (13 KOs)

     Why: A commercially viable fight

If reports turn out to be true, the winner of Romero-Lopez would be a great pay-per-view-level bout to bring to Australia. Paro comes off as a potentially undersized, vulnerable beltholder who could pursue big names to face him.

1. Paddy Donovan

     Record: 15-2 (11 KOs)

     Why: Donovan’s IBF saga must continue

Donovan seems to be in IBF purgatory. He should have knocked out Lewis Crocker in their first meeting, but the bout was ruled a disqualification. He underperformed in the second bout and lost a close fight after being dropped twice. He defeated Karen Chukhadzhian to put himself back in line for a title shot. As unpopular as it may be, Donovan should be Paro’s next opponent (Editor’s Note: Donovan was just announced as facing Tyrone McKenna on September 5, so the winner would be a good future opponent for Paro).