Liam Paro

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Liam Paro
Born
Liam Robert Paro

(1996-04-16) 16 April 1996 (age 28)
Mackay, Queensland, Australia
Statistics
Weight(s) Light welterweight
Height5 ft 8+1⁄2 in (174 cm)
Reach71 in (180 cm)
Stance Southpaw
Boxing record
Total fights25
Wins25
Wins by KO15

Liam Robert Paro (born 16 April 1996) is an Australian professional boxer, who has held International Boxing Federation (IBF) light-welterweight title since June 2024. [1]

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Early life

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. [2] At 13 years of age, he was introduced to the sport of boxing [3] 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 [4] before settling in Brisbane as a 20-year-old, [5] 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. [6]

Professional boxing career

Paro vs. Álamo

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. [7]

IBF Super Lightweight Champion

Paro vs. Matias

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. [8] [9] On March 27, 2024 the fight was confirmed for June 15, 2024 in Manatí, Puerto Rico. [10] Paro won the fight by unanimous decision. [11]

Paro vs. Haney

On August 27, 2024 it was announced that Paro was expected to make the first defense of his IBF super lightweight title on December 7, 2024 at a venue in Brisbane, Sydney or Adelaide. [12] Devin Haney was a potential opponent. [13]

Professional boxing record

25 fights25 wins0 losses
By knockout150
By decision100
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
25Win25–0 Subriel Matías UD1215 Jun 2024Coliseo Juan Aubin Cruz Abreu, Manatí, Puerto RicoWon IBF light-welterweight title
24Win24–0 Montana Love KO6 (10), 1:499 Dec 2023 Chase Center, San Francisco, California, USRetained WBO Global light-welterweight title
23Win23–0Brock JarvisTKO1 (12), 2:2915 Oct 2022 South Bank Piazza, Brisbane, AustraliaRetained WBO Global light-welterweight title
22Win22–0 Yomar Álamo SD10 18 Dec 2021 Amalie Arena, Tampa, Florida, US
21Win21–0Steve GagoUD1024 Jul 2021Eatons Hill Hotel, Brisbane, AustraliaRetained IBF International and WBO Global light-welterweight titles
20Win20–0Terry TzouramanisTKO7 (10), 3:005 Mar 2021Eatons Hill Hotel, Brisbane, AustraliaRetained IBF International and WBO Global light-welterweight titles
19Win19–0James CherejiTKO8 (10), 1:187 Mar 2020The Star, Gold Coast, AustraliaRetained IBF International and WBO Global light-welterweight titls
18Win18–0Hwang Kil KimUD108 Nov 2019Eatons Hill Hotel, Brisbane, AustraliaRetained WBO Global light-welterweight title
17Win17–0 Fatih Keleş UD108 Jun 2019 The Star, Gold Coast, AustraliaRetained WBO Global light-welterweight title;
Won vacant IBF International light-welterweight title
16Win16–0Massimiliano BallisaiUD1016 Feb 2019 Entertainment & Convention Centre, Mackay, AustraliaWon inaugural WBO Global light-welterweight title
15Win15–0Robert TlatlikTKO7 (10), 3:0013 Oct 2018 Convention & Exhibition Centre, Brisbane, Australia
14Win14–0Sebastian BytyqiTKO2 (10), 2:0119 May 2018 Southport Australian Football Club, Gold Coast, AustraliaWon vacant WBO Youth light-welterweight title
13Win13–0Andrew WallaceRTD3 (10), 3:0017 Mar 2018Mansfield Tavern, Brisbane, AustraliaWon vacant Australian light-welterweight title
12Win12–0Kurt FinlaysonRTD3 (5), 3:003 Feb 2018Hurstville Entertainment Centre, Sydney, Australia
11Win11–0Komkit ChanawongUD54 Nov 2017 Entertainment and Convention Centre, Townsville, Australia
10Win10–0Jose AubelTKO3 (8), 1:0223 Sep 2017Eatons Hill Hotel, Brisbane, Australia
9Win9–0Nic AratemaTKO3 (6), 2:3225 Aug 2017Melbourne Pavilion, Melbourne, Australia
8Win8–0Simon RendinaKO1 (4), 2:5515 Jul 2017Wests City, Newcastle, Australia
7Win7–0Alex Ah TongKO4 (6), 0:5410 Jun 2017Mansfield Tavern, Brisbane, Australia
6Win6–0Daniel MaxwellTKO5 (6), 1:224 Feb 2017McDonald's Multisports Stadium, Mackay, Australia
5Win5–0Nick HikuroaTKO1 (6), 1:343 Dec 2016Mansfield Tavern, Brisbane, Australia
4Win4–0John MinTKO1 (4), 1:451 Oct 2016The MET, Brisbane, Australia
3Win3–0Aphichat KoedchatturatMD49 Sep 2016Mansfield Tavern, Brisbane, Australia
2Win2–0Arnon YucharoenUD415 Apr 2016 Tattersalls Club, Brisbane, Australia
1Win1–0Jacob MahonyUD45 Mar 2016Mansfield Tavern, Brisbane, Australia

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References

  1. ↑ "AND NEW! Australian Liam Paro overcomes 'disgusting' call to shock boxing in world title boilover". Fox Sports. 16 June 2024.
  2. ↑ "Liam Paro locked in life-and-death fight in memory of Regan Grieve". The Courier-Mail . 8 September 2018. Retrieved 18 December 2021.
  3. ↑ "World champion boxer reveals secret weapon from Mackay". The Courier-Mail . 13 March 2018. Retrieved 18 December 2021.
  4. ↑ "Young boxer goes hard". The Courier-Mail . 4 December 2013. Retrieved 18 December 2021.
  5. ↑ "Home-grown athlete finds success as pro boxer". The Courier-Mail . 14 September 2016. Retrieved 18 December 2021.
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  8. ↑ "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.
  9. ↑ Iskenderov, Parviz (6 February 2024). "Liam Paro to challenge Subriel Matias in Puerto Rico". FIGHTMAG.
  10. ↑ Iskenderov, Parviz (28 March 2024). "Subriel Matias: I'm super excited to fight Liam Paro in Puerto Rico". FIGHTMAG.
  11. ↑ Iskenderov, Parviz (16 June 2024). "Liam Paro claims world title by decision against Subriel Matias". FIGHTMAG.
  12. ↑ Iskenderov, Parviz (28 August 2024). "Liam Paro next fight planned for Dec in Australia, possibly against Devin Haney". FIGHTMAG.
  13. ↑ Warrington, Declan (27 August 2024). "Eddie Hearn targeting December date for Liam Paro-Devin Haney". BoxingScene.com.
Sporting positions
Regional boxing titles
Vacant
Title last held by
Kye MacKenzie 		Australian
light-welterweight champion
17 March 2018 – 2018
Vacated		Vacant
Title next held by
Steve Spark
Vacant
Title last held by
Georgii Chelokhsaev 		WBO Youth
light-welterweight champion
19 May 2018 – 16 February 2019
Won global title		Vacant
Title next held by
Jose Luis Rodriguez Guerrero
New title WBO Global
light-welterweight champion
16 February 2019 – 15 June 2024
Won world title		Vacant
Vacant
Title last held by
Steve Claggett 		IBF International
light-welterweight champion
8 June 2019 – 2022
Vacated		Vacant
Title next held by
Bastien Ballesta
World boxing titles
Preceded by IBF light-welterweight champion
15 June 2024 – present		Incumbent
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