Liam Paro Signs Promotional Deal With Eddie Hearn

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Press Release

Undefeated Australian super lightweight talent Liam Paro has signed a long term promotional deal with Eddie Hearn's Matchroom Boxing.

The 25-year-old from Queensland has won all 22 of his professional contests since turning over in March 2016 and currently sits at No.3 in the world with the WBO and IBF.

'The Prodigy' earned a career-best win earlier this month on the Jake Paul vs. Tyron Woodley 2 undercard, outpointing previously unbeaten Puerto Rican Yomar Alamo via split decision over ten rounds.

"I’m delighted to sign with Eddie Hearn and Matchroom Boxing in what is a major move for my career," said Paro. "I’m excited to be a part of their expansion into Australia but their global platform also allows me to box in key markets such as the US and UK. With Matchroom and Ace Boxing Group behind me I know I have the right team to make big moves in the 140 pound division. I’m right on the verge of fighting for the World Title and I look forward to bringing more boxing glory back to Australia."

"This is another big signing for us in the Australian market but also on the global stage," said Matchroom Sport Chairman Eddie Hearn. "Liam is one of the best 140 pounders out there right now and at just 25 has already ranked up a perfect 22-0 record. He is already ranked as high as No.3 in the world by the WBO and IBF and with the divisions belts expected to free up this year is well placed to be another Australian World Champion. Liam will be boxing all over the world but will be also be a big part of our Australian shows in 2022."

[mickey1975]

Eddie is basically working for DAZN by the looks of it. That's the only reason he's going into these places.

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Eddie is basically working for DAZN by the looks of it. That's the only reason he's going into these places.

He wants to smash USA, now he seems to be trying to smash Aus.

[mickey1975]

Eddie is basically working for DAZN by the looks of it. That's the only reason he's going into these places.

He wants to smash USA, now he seems to be trying to smash Aus.

He should concentrate on smashing England! He had it smashed, now he's losing it. Australia is not just a bus ride away. He's spreading himself too thin. I'm amazed his wife is still with him.

[maverick23]

He’s been saying for years he wants to be the UFC/WWE of boxing and I fully get wanting to try to properly hit markets like Australia who are sports obsessed.

He needs to make sure though that it’s not at the expense of the U.K. I understand there are covid issues with sports at the moment but he doesn’t have one show confirmed, whilst Sky have 3, and is yet to sign up one U.K. Olympian whilst Probellum and Boxxer have been hoovering them up.

[mickey1975]

He’s been saying for years he wants to be the UFC/WWE of boxing and I fully get wanting to try to properly hit markets like Australia who are sports obsessed.

He needs to make sure though that it’s not at the expense of the U.K. I understand there are covid issues with sports at the moment but he doesn’t have one show confirmed, whilst Sky have 3, and is yet to sign up one U.K. Olympian whilst Probellum and Boxxer have been hoovering them up.

It's a little strange he didn't go for the McCormack lads. They're good. With Marshall, Ritson, Laws you would have been guaranteed a sell out every time. Yet goes to Sheffield and doesn't sell a ticket.

[mickey1975]

Australia isn't boxing obsessed. Once Kambosos gets beat, who's there. They love Aussie Rules, Cricket and Rugby league.

[maverick23]

He’s been saying for years he wants to be the UFC/WWE of boxing and I fully get wanting to try to properly hit markets like Australia who are sports obsessed.

He needs to make sure though that it’s not at the expense of the U.K. I understand there are covid issues with sports at the moment but he doesn’t have one show confirmed, whilst Sky have 3, and is yet to sign up one U.K. Olympian whilst Probellum and Boxxer have been hoovering them up.

It's a little strange he didn't go for the McCormack lads. They're good. With Marshall, Ritson, Laws you would have been guaranteed a sell out every time. Yet goes to Sheffield and doesn't sell a ticket.

I’m sure he did go for them. From the sole interview I’ve seen with the McCormacks they signed with Probellum because they offered the most money. Will be interesting to see how much publicity they get.

[maverick23]

Australia isn't boxing obsessed. Once Kambosos gets beat, who's there. They love Aussie Rules, Cricket and Rugby league.

They’re not boxing obsessed but they do get behind their fighters. It’s tricky for them in that once they get a fighter near the top of their division they tend to move to the US.

Tim Tszyu is fighting regularly on PPV there and is selling decent tickets too yet he’s only had a couple of credible opponents.

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Australia isn't boxing obsessed. Once Kambosos gets beat, who's there. They love Aussie Rules, Cricket and Rugby league.

They’re not boxing obsessed but they do get behind their fighters. It’s tricky for them in that once they get a fighter near the top of their division they tend to move to the US.

Tim Tszyu is fighting regularly on PPV there and is selling decent tickets too yet he’s only had a couple of credible opponents.

Their PPV prices are high as well, considering they have a small population.

[margaret thatcher]

paro's had a nice run but needs to be moved carefully , was just about at his limit last time

[maverick23]

paro's had a nice run but needs to be moved carefully , was just about at his limit last time

Yeah. I can’t see him being a world champ but I’m sure he’ll be in some good fights.

[Boxerbeetle]

I know it’s probably a bit different nowadays with the internet being much more widespread, but I lived in Oz for a year c. 2003-2004 and I couldn’t believe how little boxing coverage there was over there.

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Liam Paro Focused on Landing WBO Title Shot, Feels Ready For Big Names

Australian super lightweight standout Liam Paro has his sights set on the fastest route to a world title.

Paro emerged victorious last time out in December 2021, as he was featured on the Showtime Sports presentation involving internet superstar Jake Paul in Tampa, FL, as he cruised past Yomar Alamo via decision on away soil.

Now signed with Matchroom Sport alongside longtime management ACE Boxing Group, the WBO number one rated super lightweight has his sights set on Josh Taylor's world title.

Paro discussed the potential fights that may come to fruition in 2022.

"I'm interested in whichever fight comes around. I'm at the top of the WBO ratings, and I am so grateful to my team at ACE Boxing who have laid the foundations for me to accomplish that. Now it's my time to shine," Paro said.

"I want the Josh Taylor fight naturally, and I hope that fight happens. That's a dream fight. Josh is a great fighter, he's the unified champion, and I would love a shot at all the marbles. If he moves up, then I'm in the best position to fight for a vacant title. So either way, I want to be a world champion after the final bell of my next fight and I believe I will be."

With talks of Taylor moving up, fights with Jose Ramirez and Jack Catterall have been mooted inside boxing circles. Paro opened up about the realities of who a future opponent for him could be leading into a world title fight.

The undefeated Australian stated, "I honestly don't mind if it's Ramirez or Catterall. To be world champion you have to fight the best and I'm willing to do that.

"If Ramirez goes off and fights Jose Zepeda on ESPN I wish him nothing but the best, however, I want to fight Ramirez. If that fight was ordered for a vacant title I would love it and would be fully confident of winning it.

"If I get ordered to fight Jack Catterall the same mentality applies. Many think he should be unified champion after the Taylor fight so it's a highly motivating fight for that reason amongst others. If I fight him in Australia, the UK, or the USA it honestly doesn't matter to me. I've shown I'll travel to fight in the past and that hasn't changed. I'm fully confident that my team at ACE Boxing and Matchroom Boxing will deliver me a world title fight in the coming months."