Liam Paro

Liam Robert Paro (born 16 April 1996) is an Australian professional boxer.

Liam Paro
Statistics
Weight(s)Light welterweight
Height1.74 m (5 ft 9 in)
Reach180 cm (71 in)
NationalityAustralian
Born (1996-04-16) 16 April 1996
Mackay, Queensland, Australia
StanceSouthpaw
Boxing record
Total fights22
Wins22
Wins by KO13
Losses0

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]

Professional boxing record
Professional record summary
22 fights 22 wins 0 losses
By knockout 13 0
By decision 9 0
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
22 Win 22–0 Yomar Álamo SD 10 18 Dec 2021 Amalie Arena, Tampa, Florida, U.S.
21 Win 21–0 Steve Gago UD 10 24 Jul 2021 Eatons Hill Hotel, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
20 Win 20–0 Terry Tzouramanis TKO 6 (10) 5 Mar 2021 Eatons Hill Hotel, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
19 Win 19–0 James Chereji TKO 8 (10) 7 Mar 2020 Star Casino, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
18 Win 18–0 Hwang Kil Kim UD 10 8 Nov 2019 Eatons Hill Hotel, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
17 Win 17–0 Fatih Keles UD 10 8 Jun 2019 Star Casino, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
16 Win 16–0 Massimiliano Ballisai UD 10 16 Feb 2019 Mackay Entertainment Centre, Mackay, Queensland, Australia
15 Win 15–0 Robert Tlatlik TKO 7 (10) 13 Oct 2018 Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
14 Win 14–0 Sebastian Bytyqi TKO 2 (10) 19 May 2018 Southport Sharks, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
13 Win 13–0 Andrew Wallace RTD 10 17 Mar 2018 Mansfield Tavern, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
12 Win 12–0 Kurt Finlayson RTD 5 3 Feb 2018 Hurstville Entertainment Centre, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
11 Win 11–0 Komkit Chanawong UD 5 4 Nov 2017 Townsville Entertainment Centre, Townsville, Queensland, Australia
10 Win 10–0 Jose Aubel TKO 8 23 Sep 2017 Eatons Hill Hotel, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
9 Win 9–0 Nic Aratema TKO 6 25 Aug 2017 The Melbourne Pavilion, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
8 Win 8–0 Simon Rendina KO 4 15 Jul 2017 Wests City Club, Newcastle, Australia
7 Win 7–0 Alex Ah Tong KO 6 10 Jun 2017 Mansfield Tavern, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
6 Win 6–0 Daniel Maxwell TKO 6 4 Feb 2017 McDonalds Basketball Courts, Mackay, Queensland, Australia
5 Win 5–0 Nick Hikuroa TKO 6 3 Dec 2016 Mansfield Tavern, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
4 Win 4–0 John Min TKO 4 1 Oct 2016 The Met, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
3 Win 3–0 Aphichat Koedchatturat MD 4 9 Sep 2016 Mansfield Tavern, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
2 Win 2–0 Arnon Yucharoen UD 4 15 Apr 2016 Tattersalls Club, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
1 Win 1–0 Jacob Mahony UD 4 5 Mar 2016 Mansfield Tavern, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Titles in boxing

Regional Titles

  • International Boxing Federation International Super Light Title
  • World Boxing Organisation Global Super Light Title

See also

References
  1. "Liam Paro locked in life-and-death fight in memory of Regan Grieve". The Courier-Mail. 8 September 2018. Retrieved 18 December 2021.
  2. "World champion boxer reveals secret weapon from Mackay". The Courier-Mail. 13 March 2018. Retrieved 18 December 2021.
  3. "Young boxer goes hard". The Courier-Mail. 4 December 2013. Retrieved 18 December 2021.
  4. "Home-grown athlete finds success as pro boxer". The Courier-Mail. 14 September 2016. Retrieved 18 December 2021.
  5. "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.
  6. "'Aussie invasion' continues as undefeated gun wins". Fox Sports Australia. 19 December 2021. Retrieved 18 December 2021.
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