Crocker prepares for title defense against Paro in Brisbane
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 11:23 AM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
Lewis Crocker is set to defend his IBF welterweight title against Liam Paro on June 24 in Brisbane. After parting ways with coach Billy Nelson, Crocker has trained under Huzaifah Iqbal, stating he feels rejuvenated for this fight. The necessity for a mandatory defense against Paro arose after Donovan withdrew from a final eliminator. Despite the travel, Crocker is optimistic about competing abroad and feels at home in Australia.
- •Crocker won the IBF title in September with a points victory over Paddy Donovan.
- •Crocker has switched coaches, moving from Scotland to London for training.
- •He faces mandatory challenger Liam Paro, who is 27-1.
- •The fight takes place at the Pat Rafter Arena in Brisbane.
- •Crocker is optimistic about fighting internationally and has settled into Australia.
- 11:23 AMYahoo Sports — 'New and improved' Crocker ready for Paro test
- 11:23 AMBBC Sport — 'New and improved' Crocker ready for Paro test
"IBF welterweight champion Lewis Crocker says he is "looking forward to showing my new and improved self" when he makes the first defence of his title against Liam Paro in Brisbane on 24 June.
"IBF welterweight champion Lewis Crocker says he is "looking forward to showing my new and improved self" when he makes the first defence of his title against Liam Paro in Brisbane on 24 June.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 17, 2026, 11:23 AM'New and improved' Crocker ready for Paro test
IBF welterweight champion Lewis Crocker says he is "looking forward to showing my new and improved self" when he makes the first defence of his title against Liam Paro in Brisbane on 24 June.
- BBC SportJun 17, 2026, 11:23 AM'New and improved' Crocker ready for Paro test
IBF welterweight champion Lewis Crocker says he is "looking forward to showing my new and improved self" when he makes the first defence of his title against Liam Paro in Brisbane on 24 June.
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