Liam Paro’s welterweight debut turned into a test of grit and resolve, but the Queenslander emerged with his hand raised, edging past French veteran David Papot in a bruising 12-round contest at Brisbane’s Pat Rafter Arena.
There were no scale fails (kind of) in Australia as Liam Paro and David Papot weighed in ahead of Thursday’s IBF welterweight title eliminator. Papot needed to step on the scales a second time before making the 147-pound weight limit.
Australian fight fans will be treated to an intriguing super-welterweight clash as Brock Jarvis meets Ken Aitken over eight rounds on the Liam Paro vs David Papot undercard.
Australian southpaw Liam Paro makes another step toward a world title shot when he faces French veteran David Papot in a 12-round contest for a IBF welterweight eliminator, with the winner positioning himself for a mandatory shot at championship gold.
Liam Paro, the ex-IBF junior welterweight champion, faces David Papot on September 18, as we preview this fight. Paro is moving up to welterweight, having recently campaigned at 140.
Boxing fans now know more about the prospect series long discussed as a new initiative of The Ring under its Saudi General Entertainment Authority ownership.
The return of former IBF super lightweight world champion Liam Paro (26-1, 16 KOs) has been confirmed, with the Australian set to face fellow southpaw David Papot (30-0-1, 5 KOs) in an IBF welterweight title eliminator.
From top to bottom, there were no Toms or Jerrys present in the boxing ring at Arthur Ashe Stadium in New York for the Ring III card. The fighters got the message, and they delivered exciting, action-packed fights with outstanding performances in the co-main events.
As reported by Dan Rafael and others, the IBF has ordered an intriguing super lightweight title eliminator, with former champ Liam Paro potentially facing undefeated Mexican Lindolfo Delgado.
Liam Paro (25-1, 15 KOs) was last seen in action on December 12, 2024, losing his IBF super lightweight title by a split decision against Richardson Hitchins.
On December 7, at the Coliseo Robert Clemente in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Richardson Hitchins (19-0, 7 KOs) put on a boxing clinic in the second half of the fight to beat Liam Paro (25-1, 15 KOs) by a split decision to win the IBF super lightweight title.
It has been a long road for Richardson Hitchins, competing for his first world title. He spoke to The Sporting News heading into his fight against Liam Paro about the opportunity in front of him.
Liam Paro and Richardson Hitchins made the junior welterweight limit. Paro defends his IBF Junior Welterweight Title for the first time. He secured the belt with an upset victory against Subriel Matias.
Liam Paro (25-0, 15 KOs) will make the first defence of his super lightweight championship against Richardson Hitchins (18-0, 7 KOs). Their bout headlines a Matchroom Boxing card at the Coliseo Roberto Clemente in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Liam Paro and Richardson Hitchins held their final pre-fight presser before their junior welterweight clash this weekend. Paro makes the first defense of his IBF Junior Welterweight Title after beating Subriel Matias this year.
IBF Junior Welterweight Champion Liam Paro blamed David Haney for the fight not happening. The pair were reportedly in talks for a fight that would have seen Haney have his first bout since Ryan Garcia.
Australia’s Liam Paro (25-0, 15 KOs) will make the first defence of his world title against American Richardson Hitchins (18-0, 7 KOs). Their fight will headline a December 7 Matchroom Boxing card at the Coliseo Roberto Clemente in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Australia’s newest world champion Liam Paro announced himself to the mainstream with a comprehensive unanimous decision victory over Subriel Matias to claim the IBF super lightweight world title.
Subriel Matías (20-1, 20 KOs) returns to fight in Puerto Rico for the first time in over four years in a world title fight against Liam Paro (24-0, 15 KOs).
The Subriel Matias vs. Liam Paro features several local fighters and former world title challengers. Here’s a breakdown of all the action on the Matias vs.