LIAM PARO is on a mission to develop into the king of the super-lightweight division, irrespective of who will get in his manner.
The IBF champion turned in top-of-the-line performances of 2024 to defeat knockout artist Subriel Matias in Puerto Rico in June.
5 months on and the Australian is 4 weeks away from his first title defence towards necessary challenger Richardson Hitchins. Talking to Boxing Information, Paro mentioned his thoughts is on the duty forward however is aware of there are larger fights on the horizon. A type of could possibly be Devin Haney, who was not too long ago linked to a battle towards Paro, however the Brisbane boxer defined why nothing materialised.
“It was easy, he priced himself out. It was a foolish value he was asking for. We knew immediately with that response he didn’t need it. We moved on, we’re sorting our necessary now. That’s prior to now, not even about that. My thoughts is strictly on Hitchins and getting the job completed and defending my belt, defending the throne.”
Haney has already defeated one Australian – George Kambosos Jr – Down Underneath on two events. BN requested Paro if he thought Haney’s giant asking value had one thing to do with that.
“Yeah, perhaps, however on the time I feel he had a bit extra to supply [then],” Paro answered.
Paro believes Haney (L) continues to be coping with what occurred towards Ryan Garcia (R).
“I feel his inventory’s gone down prior to now few months. Look, it’s a possible battle. His head’s nonetheless within the clouds with the entire [Ryan] Garcia factor. Get himself proper, get to 140lbs and that’s a particular battle I’ll welcome with open arms within the close to future. I need to battle everybody. I need to be the true king of this division. I need to take everybody out one after the other.”
The 140lbs division has seen some motion not too long ago with extra to come back quickly. Jack Catterall not too long ago beat Regis Prograis, Matias received again to profitable methods yesterday and Arnold Barboza faces Jose Carlos Ramirez subsequent weekend.
If Paro defeats Hitchins, an enormous battle ought to come his manner in 2025. And one towards Haney, the previous undisputed light-weight champion and WBC super-lightweight titlist, could possibly be again on the desk.
