Liam Robert Paro (born 16 April 1996) is an Australian professional boxer who held the International Boxing Federation (IBF) light-welterweight title in 2024.
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 |
Early life
editParo 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
editParo vs. Álamo
editIn 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
editParo vs. Matias
editOn 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
editOn 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
editReferences
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