Liam Paro
Australian boxer (born 1996)
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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.
16 April 1996
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | Liam Robert Paro 16 April 1996 Mackay, Queensland, Australia |
| Height | 5 ft 8+1⁄2 in (174 cm) |
| Weight | Light welterweight |
| Boxing career | |
| Reach | 71 in (180 cm) |
| Stance | Southpaw |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 28 |
| Wins | 27 |
| Win by KO | 16 |
| Losses | 1 |
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.[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
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.[6]
IBF Super Lightweight Champion
Paro vs. Matias
On 4 February 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 27 March 2024 the fight was confirmed for 15 June 2024 in Manatí, Puerto Rico.[9] Paro won the fight by unanimous decision.[10]
Paro vs. Hitchins
On 27 August 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]
Welterweight
Paro was scheduled to face unbeaten David Papot in an eliminator for a shot at the IBF welterweight title at the Pat Rafter Arena in Brisbane, Australia, on 18 September 2025.[19] Paro won the fight by unanimous decision.[20]
Professional boxing record
| 28 fights | 27 wins | 1 loss |
|---|---|---|
| By knockout | 16 | 0 |
| By decision | 11 | 1 |
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 | Win | 27–1 | David Papot | UD | 12 | 18 Sep 2025 | Pat Rafter Arena, Tennyson, Queensland, Australia | |
| 27 | Win | 26–1 | Jonathan Navarro | RTD | 5 (10), 3:00 | 25 June 2025 | Cairns Convention Centre, Cairns, Queensland, Australia | |
| 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 |