Liam Paro
{{short description|Australian boxer (born 1996)}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=December 2021}}
{{Use Australian English|date=December 2021}}
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|birth_place=Mackay, Queensland, Australia
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|weight=Light welterweight
|height=5 ft 8+1/2 in
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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
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.{{Cite web|date=2018-09-08|title=Liam Paro locked in life-and-death fight in memory of Regan Grieve|url=https://www.couriermail.com.au/sport/boxing-mma/liam-paro-locked-in-lifeanddeath-fight-in-memory-of-regan-grieve/news-story/a97b6eac8a7bfe96f9ed566256d66987|access-date=2021-12-18|website=The Courier-Mail|language=en}} At 13 years of age, he was introduced to the sport of boxing{{Cite web|date=2018-03-13|title=World champion boxer reveals secret weapon from Mackay|url=https://www.couriermail.com.au/news/queensland/mackay/world-champion-boxer-reveals-secret-weapon-from-mackay/news-story/4b5da7f28f361573c786b53a256a58cc|access-date=2021-12-18|website=The Courier-Mail|language=en}} 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{{Cite web|date=2013-12-04|title=Young boxer goes hard|url=https://www.couriermail.com.au/news/queensland/mackay/sport/young-boxer-goes-hard/news-story/f85979d7e8d7a3be793e7938b73f1674|access-date=2021-12-18|website=The Courier-Mail|language=en}} before settling in Brisbane as a 20-year-old,{{Cite web|date=2016-09-14|title=Home-grown athlete finds success as pro boxer|url=https://www.couriermail.com.au/news/queensland/mackay/sport/homegrown-athlete-finds-success-as-pro-boxer/news-story/cdccb04d7dd315ff1487fefc5f39d881|access-date=2021-12-18|website=The Courier-Mail|language=en}} 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.{{Cite web|date=2017-05-09|title=Young gun Liam Paro gives Jeff Horn serious workout as sparring begins for Manny Pacquiao fight|url=https://www.foxsports.com.au/boxing/young-gun-liam-paro-gives-jeff-horn-serious-workout-as-sparring-begins-for-manny-pacquiao-fight/news-story/390219e4c0f496f847d2cc34876df0cd|access-date=2021-12-18|website=Fox Sports Australia|language=en}}
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.{{Cite web|date=2021-12-19|title='Aussie invasion' continues as undefeated gun wins|url=https://www.foxsports.com.au/boxing/jake-paul-vs-tyron-woodley-2-stream-how-to-watch-start-time-live-updates-full-card-knockout-clause-video-reaction-boxing/news-story/a3bd791b1e58520034b60385411a564a|access-date=2021-12-18|website=Fox Sports Australia|language=en}}
=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.{{cite news |title=Delineados los próximos pasos de Subriel Matías: rumbo a México mientras espera que se oficialice su próxima pelea ante Liam Paro |url=https://www.elnuevodia.com/deportes/boxeo/notas/delineados-los-proximos-pasos-de-subriel-matias-rumbo-a-mexico-mientras-espera-que-se-oficialice-su-proxima-pelea-ante-liam-paro/ |work=El Nuevo Día |date=4 February 2024 |language=es}}{{cite news |last1=Iskenderov |first1=Parviz |title=Liam Paro to challenge Subriel Matias in Puerto Rico |url=https://www.fightmag.com.au/liam-paro-to-challenge-subriel-matias-in-puerto-rico/ |work=FIGHTMAG |date=6 February 2024 |language=en-AU}} On March 27, 2024 the fight was confirmed for June 15, 2024 in Manatí, Puerto Rico.{{cite news |last1=Iskenderov |first1=Parviz |title=Subriel Matias: I'm super excited to fight Liam Paro in Puerto Rico |url=https://www.fightmag.com/subriel-matias-im-super-excited-to-fight-liam-paro-in-puerto-rico/ |work=FIGHTMAG |date=28 March 2024}} Paro won the fight by unanimous decision.{{cite news |last1=Iskenderov |first1=Parviz |title=Liam Paro claims world title by decision against Subriel Matias |url=https://www.fightmag.com/liam-paro-claims-world-title-by-decision-against-subriel-matias/ |work=FIGHTMAG |date=16 June 2024}}
==Paro vs. Hitchins==
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.{{cite news |last1=Iskenderov |first1=Parviz |title=Liam Paro next fight planned for Dec in Australia, possibly against Devin Haney |url=https://www.fightmag.com/liam-paro-next-fight-planned-for-dec-in-australia-possibly-against-devin-haney/ |work=FIGHTMAG |date=28 August 2024}} Devin Haney was a potential opponent.{{cite news |last1=Warrington |first1=Declan |title=Eddie Hearn targeting December date for Liam Paro-Devin Haney |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/eddie-hearn-targeting-december-date-liam-paro-devin-haney--185604 |work=BoxingScene.com |date=27 August 2024 |language=en-us}} On 3 October 2024, it was announced that Paro would face Richardson Hitchins in San Juan, Puerto Rico.{{cite news |last1=Iskenderov |first1=Parviz |title=Liam Paro faces Richardson Hitchins in San Juan, Puerto Rico in December |url=https://www.fightmag.com/liam-paro-faces-richardson-hitchins-in-san-juan-puerto-rico-in-december/ |work=FIGHTMAG |date=4 October 2024}}{{cite news |title=Sources: Paro to fight Hitchins in Puerto Rico |url=https://www.espn.com/boxing/story/_/id/41591590/liam-paro-fight-richardson-hitchins-puerto-rico-sources-say |work=ESPN.com |date=3 October 2024 |language=en}}{{cite news |title=Bizarre location for Aussie champ's first title defence |url=https://www.nine.com.au/sport/combat-sports/boxing-news-2024-liam-paro-richardson-hitchins-december-fight-puerto-rico-20241004-p5kfw5.html |work=Nine |date=4 October 2024 |language=en}} 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.{{cite web|url=https://www.boxingscene.com/richardson-hitchins-edges-liam-paro-ibf-title-sets-sights-on-teofimo-lopez--200593|title=Richardson Hitchins edges Liam Paro for IBF title, sets sights on Teofimo Lopez|publisher=Boxing Scene|accessdate=8 December 2024}}{{cite web|url=https://www.boxingnews24.com/2024/12/boxing-results-richardson-hitchins-defeats-liam-paro/|title=Boxing Results: Richardson Hitchins Defeats Liam Paro|publisher=Boxing News 24|accessdate=8 December 2024}}{{cite web|url=https://www.nine.com.au/sport/combat-sports/boxing-news-2024-liam-paro-defeated-by-richardson-hitchins-ibf-super-lightweight-world-title-result-20241208-p5kwqt.html|title=Australian boxer Liam Paro succumbs to Richardson Hitchins in world title bout|publisher=Nine|accessdate=8 December 2024}}
Professional boxing record
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!Result !Record !Opponent !Type !Round, time !Date !Location !Notes |
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| 26
|{{no2}}Loss |25–1 |align=left|Richardson Hitchins |SD |12 |7 Dec 2024 |align=left|{{small|Roberto Clemente Coliseum, San Juan, Puerto Rico}} |align=left|{{small|Lost IBF light-welterweight title}} |
| 25
|{{yes2}}Win |25–0 |align=left|Subriel Matías |UD |12 |15 Jun 2024 |align=left|{{small|Coliseo Juan Aubin Cruz Abreu, Manatí, Puerto Rico}} |align=left|{{small|Won IBF light-welterweight title}} |
| 24
|{{yes2}}Win |24–0 |align=left|Montana Love |KO |6 (10), {{small|1:49}} |9 Dec 2023 |align=left|{{small|Chase Center, San Francisco, California, US}} |align=left|{{small|Retained WBO Global light-welterweight title}} |
| 23
|{{yes2}}Win |23–0 |align=left|Brock Jarvis |TKO |1 (12), {{small|2:29}} |15 Oct 2022 |align=left|{{small|South Bank Piazza, Brisbane, Australia}} |align=left|{{small|Retained WBO Global light-welterweight title}} |
| 22
|{{yes2}}Win |22–0 |align=left|Yomar Álamo |{{abbr|SD|Split decision}} |10 |align=left|{{small|Amalie Arena, Tampa, Florida, US}} |align=left| |
| 21
|{{yes2}}Win |21–0 |align=left|Steve Gago |UD |10 |24 Jul 2021 |align=left|{{small|Eatons Hill Hotel, Brisbane, Australia}} |align=left|{{small|Retained IBF International and WBO Global light-welterweight titles}} |
| 20
|{{yes2}}Win |20–0 |align=left|Terry Tzouramanis |TKO |7 (10), {{small|3:00}} |5 Mar 2021 |align=left|{{small|Eatons Hill Hotel, Brisbane, Australia}} |align=left|{{small|Retained IBF International and WBO Global light-welterweight titles}} |
| 19
|{{yes2}}Win |19–0 |align=left|James Chereji |TKO |8 (10), {{small|1:18}} |7 Mar 2020 |align=left|{{small|The Star, Gold Coast, Australia}} |align=left|{{small|Retained IBF International and WBO Global light-welterweight titls}} |
| 18
|{{yes2}}Win |18–0 |align=left|Hwang Kil Kim |UD |10 |8 Nov 2019 |align=left|{{small|Eatons Hill Hotel, Brisbane, Australia}} |align=left|{{small|Retained WBO Global light-welterweight title}} |
| 17
|{{yes2}}Win |17–0 |align=left|Fatih Keleş |UD |10 |8 Jun 2019 |align=left|{{small|The Star, Gold Coast, Australia}} |align=left|{{small|Retained WBO Global light-welterweight title; |
| 16
|{{yes2}}Win |16–0 |align=left|Massimiliano Ballisai |UD |10 |16 Feb 2019 |align=left|{{small|Entertainment & Convention Centre, Mackay, Australia}} |align=left|{{small|Won inaugural WBO Global light-welterweight title}} |
| 15
|{{yes2}}Win |15–0 |align=left|Robert Tlatlik |TKO |7 (10), {{small|3:00}} |13 Oct 2018 |align=left|{{small|Convention & Exhibition Centre, Brisbane, Australia}} |align=left| |
| 14
|{{yes2}}Win |14–0 |align=left|Sebastian Bytyqi |TKO |2 (10), {{small|2:01}} |19 May 2018 |align=left|{{small|Southport Australian Football Club, Gold Coast, Australia}} |align=left|{{small|Won vacant WBO Youth light-welterweight title}} |
| 13
|{{yes2}}Win |13–0 |align=left|Andrew Wallace |RTD |3 (10), {{small|3:00}} |17 Mar 2018 |align=left|{{small|Mansfield Tavern, Brisbane, Australia}} |align=left|{{small|Won vacant Australian light-welterweight title}} |
| 12
|{{yes2}}Win |12–0 |align=left|Kurt Finlayson |{{abbr|RTD|Corner retirement}} |3 (5), {{small|3:00}} |3 Feb 2018 |align=left|{{small|Hurstville Entertainment Centre, Sydney, Australia}} |align=left| |
| 11
|{{yes2}}Win |11–0 |align=left|Komkit Chanawong |UD |5 |4 Nov 2017 |align=left|{{small|Entertainment and Convention Centre, Townsville, Australia}} |align=left| |
| 10
|{{yes2}}Win |10–0 |align=left|Jose Aubel |TKO |3 (8), {{small|1:02}} |23 Sep 2017 |align=left|{{small|Eatons Hill Hotel, Brisbane, Australia}} |align=left| |
| 9
|{{yes2}}Win |9–0 |align=left|Nic Aratema |TKO |3 (6), {{small|2:32}} |25 Aug 2017 |align=left|{{small|Melbourne Pavilion, Melbourne, Australia}} |align=left| |
| 8
|{{yes2}}Win |8–0 |align=left|Simon Rendina |KO |1 (4), {{small|2:55}} |15 Jul 2017 |align=left|{{small|Wests City, Newcastle, Australia}} |align=left| |
| 7
|{{yes2}}Win |7–0 |align=left|Alex Ah Tong |{{abbr|KO|Knockout}} |4 (6), {{small|0:54}} |10 Jun 2017 |align=left|{{small|Mansfield Tavern, Brisbane, Australia}} |align=left| |
| 6
|{{yes2}}Win |6–0 |align=left|Daniel Maxwell |TKO |5 (6), {{small|1:22}} |4 Feb 2017 |align=left|{{small|McDonald's Multisports Stadium, Mackay, Australia}} |align=left| |
| 5
|{{yes2}}Win |5–0 |align=left|Nick Hikuroa |TKO |1 (6), {{small|1:34}} |3 Dec 2016 |align=left|{{small|Mansfield Tavern, Brisbane, Australia}} |align=left| |
| 4
|{{yes2}}Win |4–0 |align=left|John Min |{{abbr|TKO|Technical knockout}} |1 (4), {{small|1:45}} |1 Oct 2016 |align=left|{{small|The MET, Brisbane, Australia}} |align=left| |
| 3
|{{yes2}}Win |3–0 |align=left|Aphichat Koedchatturat |{{abbr|MD|Majority decision}} |4 |9 Sep 2016 |align=left|{{small|Mansfield Tavern, Brisbane, Australia}} |align=left| |
| 2
|{{yes2}}Win |2–0 |align=left|Arnon Yucharoen |UD |4 |15 Apr 2016 |align=left|{{small|Tattersalls Club, Brisbane, Australia}} |align=left| |
| 1
|{{yes2}}Win |1–0 |align=left|Jacob Mahony |{{abbr|UD|Unanimous decision}} |4 |5 Mar 2016 |align=left|{{small|Mansfield Tavern, Brisbane, Australia}} |align=left| |
See also
References
{{Reflist}}
External links
- {{Boxrec|id=749212}}
- [https://box.live/boxers/liam-paro/ Liam Paro - Profile, News Archive & Current Rankings] at [https://Box.Live Box.Live]
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