Liam Paro


Liam Robert Paro is an Australian professional boxer who held the International Boxing Federation 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. At 13 years of age, he was introduced to the sport of boxing 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 before settling in Brisbane as a 20-year-old, 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.

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.

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. On 27 March 2024 the fight was confirmed for 15 June 2024 in Manatí, Puerto Rico. Paro won the fight by unanimous decision.

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. Devin Haney was a potential opponent. On 3 October 2024, it was announced that Paro would face Richardson Hitchins in San Juan, Puerto Rico. 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.

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. Paro won the fight by unanimous decision.

Professional boxing record

No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
28Win27–1David PapotUD1218 Sep 2025Pat Rafter Arena, Tennyson, Queensland, Australia
27Win26–1Jonathan NavarroRTD5, 3:0025 June 2025Cairns Convention Centre, Cairns, Queensland, Australia
26Loss25–1Richardson HitchinsSD127 Dec 2024Roberto Clemente Coliseum, San Juan, Puerto RicoLost IBF light-welterweight title
25Win25–0Subriel MatíasUD1215 Jun 2024Coliseo Juan Aubin Cruz Abreu, Manatí, Puerto RicoWon IBF light-welterweight title
24Win24–0Montana LoveKO6, 1:499 Dec 2023Chase Center, San Francisco, California, USRetained WBO Global light-welterweight title
23Win23–0Brock JarvisTKO1, 2:2915 Oct 2022South Bank Piazza, Brisbane, AustraliaRetained WBO Global light-welterweight title
22Win22–0Yomar Álamo1018 Dec 2021Amalie Arena, Tampa, Florida, US
21Win21–0Steve GagoUD1024 Jul 2021Eatons Hill Hotel, Brisbane, AustraliaRetained IBF International and WBO Global light-welterweight titles
20Win20–0Terry TzouramanisTKO7, 3:005 Mar 2021Eatons Hill Hotel, Brisbane, AustraliaRetained IBF International and WBO Global light-welterweight titles
19Win19–0James CherejiTKO8, 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
17Win17–0Fatih KeleşUD108 Jun 2019The Star, Gold Coast, AustraliaRetained WBO Global light-welterweight title;
Won vacant IBF International light-welterweight title
16Win16–0Massimiliano BallisaiUD1016 Feb 2019Entertainment & Convention Centre, Mackay, AustraliaWon inaugural WBO Global light-welterweight title
15Win15–0Robert TlatlikTKO7, 3:0013 Oct 2018Convention & Exhibition Centre, Brisbane, Australia
14Win14–0Sebastian BytyqiTKO2, 2:0119 May 2018Southport Australian Football Club, Gold Coast, AustraliaWon vacant WBO Youth light-welterweight title
13Win13–0Andrew WallaceRTD3, 3:0017 Mar 2018Mansfield Tavern, Brisbane, AustraliaWon vacant Australian light-welterweight title
12Win12–0Kurt Finlayson3, 3:003 Feb 2018Hurstville Entertainment Centre, Sydney, Australia
11Win11–0Komkit ChanawongUD54 Nov 2017Entertainment and Convention Centre, Townsville, Australia
10Win10–0Jose AubelTKO3, 1:0223 Sep 2017Eatons Hill Hotel, Brisbane, Australia
9Win9–0Nic AratemaTKO3, 2:3225 Aug 2017Melbourne Pavilion, Melbourne, Australia
8Win8–0Simon RendinaKO1, 2:5515 Jul 2017Wests City, Newcastle, Australia
7Win7–0Alex Ah Tong4, 0:5410 Jun 2017Mansfield Tavern, Brisbane, Australia
6Win6–0Daniel MaxwellTKO5, 1:224 Feb 2017McDonald's Multisports Stadium, Mackay, Australia
5Win5–0Nick HikuroaTKO1, 1:343 Dec 2016Mansfield Tavern, Brisbane, Australia
4Win4–0John Min1, 1:451 Oct 2016The MET, Brisbane, Australia
3Win3–0Aphichat Koedchatturat49 Sep 2016Mansfield Tavern, Brisbane, Australia
2Win2–0Arnon YucharoenUD415 Apr 2016Tattersalls Club, Brisbane, Australia
1Win1–0Jacob Mahony45 Mar 2016Mansfield Tavern, Brisbane, Australia