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Devin Haney to face Liam Paro in title unification bout on Dec. 19

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 28, 2026, 3:00 AM

Last updated Oct 28, 2026

Devin Haney to face Liam Paro in title unification bout on Dec. 19

Summary

Devin Haney will fight Liam Paro in a title-unification bout on December 19, 2026, in San Francisco. Haney, the WBO welterweight champion, shifted focus to Paro after negotiations for a fight with Shakur Stevenson stalled. Paro, the IBF welterweight champion, seeks to unify the titles after winning his belt earlier this year. This matchup presents an opportunity for both fighters to enhance their legacies and potentially set the stage for further unification bouts in the future.

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By the Numbers

•Haney holds a record of 33-0-1 with 15 knockouts.
•Paro won the IBF title after defeating Lewis Crocker earlier this year.
•This fight will take place in San Francisco, California.
•Haney's last fight was against Brian Norman Jr. almost a year ago.
•Paro's only loss came against Richardson Hitchins in December 2024.

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3:00 AMYahoo Sports — Haney vs. Paro Title Unification Bout Set For Dec. 19

What they're saying

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Devin Haney has moved on from a potential fight against Shakur Stevenson…for now. According to a report from Ring Magazine, Haney — the current WBO welterweight champion — will face off against IBF welterweight king, Liam Paro, in a title-unification bout on Dec. 19, 2026 in San Francisco, California. Haney was in talks to finally […]
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