Liam Paro
Liam Paro | |
|---|---|
| Born | Liam Robert Paro 16 April 1996 Mackay, Queensland, Australia |
| Statistics | |
| Weight(s) | Light welterweight |
| Height | 5 ft 8+1⁄2 in (174 cm) |
| Reach | 71 in (180 cm) |
| Stance | Southpaw |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 26 |
| Wins | 25 |
| Wins by KO | 15 |
| Losses | 1 |
Liam Robert Paro (born 16 April 1996) is an Australian professional boxer who held the International Boxing Federation (IBF) light-welterweight title in 2024.
Early life
[edit]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.[1] At 13 years of age, he was introduced to the sport of boxing[2] 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[3] before settling in Brisbane as a 20-year-old,[4] 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.[5]
Professional boxing career
[edit]Paro vs. Álamo
[edit]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.[6]
IBF Super Lightweight Champion
[edit]Paro vs. Matias
[edit]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.[7][8] On March 27, 2024 the fight was confirmed for June 15, 2024 in Manatí, Puerto Rico.[9] Paro won the fight by unanimous decision.[10]
Paro vs. Hitchins
[edit]On August 27, 2024 it was announced that Paro was expected to make the first defense of his IBF super lightweight title on 7 December 2024, at a venue in Brisbane, Sydney or Adelaide.[11] Devin Haney was a potential opponent.[12] On 3 October 2024, it was announced that Paro would face Richardson Hitchins in San Juan, Puerto Rico.[13][14][15] He lost the fight and his title by split decision with two ringside judges scoring the bout 116-112 for Hitchins while the third had it 117-111 for Paro.[16][17][18]
Professional boxing record
[edit]| 26 fights | 25 wins | 1 loss |
|---|---|---|
| By knockout | 15 | 0 |
| By decision | 10 | 1 |
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Loss | 25–1 | Richardson Hitchins | SD | 12 | 7 Dec 2024 | Roberto Clemente Coliseum, San Juan, Puerto Rico | Lost IBF light-welterweight title |
| 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
[edit]- Boxing in Australia
- List of southpaw stance boxers
- List of world light-welterweight boxing champions
References
[edit]- ^ "Liam Paro locked in life-and-death fight in memory of Regan Grieve". The Courier-Mail. 8 September 2018. Retrieved 18 December 2021.
- ^ "World champion boxer reveals secret weapon from Mackay". The Courier-Mail. 13 March 2018. Retrieved 18 December 2021.
- ^ "Young boxer goes hard". The Courier-Mail. 4 December 2013. Retrieved 18 December 2021.
- ^ "Home-grown athlete finds success as pro boxer". The Courier-Mail. 14 September 2016. Retrieved 18 December 2021.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "'Aussie invasion' continues as undefeated gun wins". Fox Sports Australia. 19 December 2021. Retrieved 18 December 2021.
- ^ "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 Spanish). 4 February 2024.
- ^ Iskenderov, Parviz (6 February 2024). "Liam Paro to challenge Subriel Matias in Puerto Rico". FIGHTMAG.
- ^ Iskenderov, Parviz (28 March 2024). "Subriel Matias: I'm super excited to fight Liam Paro in Puerto Rico". FIGHTMAG.
- ^ Iskenderov, Parviz (16 June 2024). "Liam Paro claims world title by decision against Subriel Matias". FIGHTMAG.
- ^ Iskenderov, Parviz (28 August 2024). "Liam Paro next fight planned for Dec in Australia, possibly against Devin Haney". FIGHTMAG.
- ^ Warrington, Declan (27 August 2024). "Eddie Hearn targeting December date for Liam Paro-Devin Haney". BoxingScene.com.
- ^ Iskenderov, Parviz (4 October 2024). "Liam Paro faces Richardson Hitchins in San Juan, Puerto Rico in December". FIGHTMAG.
- ^ "Sources: Paro to fight Hitchins in Puerto Rico". ESPN.com. 3 October 2024.
- ^ "Bizarre location for Aussie champ's first title defence". Nine. 4 October 2024.
- ^ "Richardson Hitchins edges Liam Paro for IBF title, sets sights on Teofimo Lopez". Boxing Scene. Retrieved 8 December 2024.
- ^ "Boxing Results: Richardson Hitchins Defeats Liam Paro". Boxing News 24. Retrieved 8 December 2024.
- ^ "Australian boxer Liam Paro succumbs to Richardson Hitchins in world title bout". Nine. Retrieved 8 December 2024.
External links
[edit]- Boxing record for Liam Paro from BoxRec (registration required)
- Liam Paro - Profile, News Archive & Current Rankings at Box.Live