Crocker seeks opportunities after title loss to Paro in Brisbane
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 7:25 AM
Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Lewis Crocker lost his IBF welterweight title to Liam Paro by unanimous decision in Brisbane on June 26. The fight saw Paro take an early lead, but Crocker pushed hard in the later rounds, almost achieving a stoppage. Despite the loss, Crocker’s manager Jamie Conlan believes the experience will make him a better fighter. They are considering a return to Belfast for his next fight and believe there are opportunities to regain his ranking within the IBF.
- •Crocker lost to Paro on June 26 by unanimous decision
- •Early dominance by Paro led to the title change
- •Conlan aims for Crocker to return to Belfast for future fights
- •Crocker received praise despite the defeat from some American journalists
- •Learning from the fight could improve Crocker's future performances
- 7:25 AMYahoo Sports — Crocker has 'opportunities' despite title loss
- 7:25 AMBBC Sport — Crocker has opportunities despite title loss
"Lewis Crocker's manager Jamie Conlan says there are "opportunities" for the former IBF welterweight champion but "back to Belfast would be key" for his ring return.
"Lewis Crocker's manager Jamie Conlan says there are opportunities for the former IBF welterweight champion but "back to Belfast would be key" for his ring return.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 27, 2026, 7:25 AMCrocker has 'opportunities' despite title loss
Lewis Crocker's manager Jamie Conlan says there are "opportunities" for the former IBF welterweight champion but "back to Belfast would be key" for his ring return.
- BBC SportJun 27, 2026, 7:25 AMCrocker has opportunities despite title loss
Lewis Crocker's manager Jamie Conlan says there are opportunities for the former IBF welterweight champion but "back to Belfast would be key" for his ring return.
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