Liam Paro

Liam Robert Paro (born 16 April 1996) is an Australian professional boxer. He is a world champion in two weight classes, having held the International Boxing Federation (IBF) welterweight title since June 2026, and previously the 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. 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.

He challenged IBF welterweight champion Lewis Crocker at Rafter Arena in Brisbane, on 24 June 2026, winning via unanimous decision.

Professional boxing record

Titles in boxing

Major world titles IBF light-welterweight champion (140 lbs) IBF welterweight champion (147 lbs)