Liam Paro claims IBF welterweight title with points win over Lewis Crocker
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 24, 2026, 12:37 PM
Last updated Jun 24, 2026
Liam Paro became the IBF welterweight champion by defeating Lewis Crocker by points at the Pat Rafter Arena in Brisbane on June 24, 2026. All three judges scored the bout 115-113 in favor of Paro. The fight marked Crocker's first title defense after winning the belt last September. Paro, previously the IBF light-welterweight champion, is the first Australia-born boxer to become a multi-weight world champion since Jeff Fenech. Following the fight, Crocker is expected to reassess and rebuild after suffering his first career loss in 23 bouts.
- •Liam Paro wins IBF welterweight title against Lewis Crocker.
- •Fight held at Pat Rafter Arena in Brisbane on June 24, 2026.
- •All three judges scored the match 115-113 for Paro.
- •Crocker suffers first career loss, falling to 22 wins.
- •Paro becomes first Australia-born multi-weight world champion since Jeff Fenech.
- 2:30 PMYahoo Sports — Liam Paro takes IBF title from Lewis Crocker, may target Pacquiao next
- 12:37 PMYahoo Sports — Paro dethrones Crocker to land welterweight title
- 12:37 PMBBC Sport — Paro dethrones Crocker to land welterweight title
"Liam Paro ended the IBF welterweight title reign of Lewis Crocker today in Australia, winning a competitive unanimous decision. Judges officially scored the fight 115-113, 115-113, and 116-112 for Paro, who is now a two-division world champion. Paro (28-1, 16 KO) got the decision mainly on his volume punching, it seemed, though of course you’d […]
"Australia's Liam Paro is the new IBF welterweight champion with a points win over Belfast's Lewis Crocker at the Pat Rafter Arena in Brisbane, Australia on Wednesday.
"Australia's Liam Paro is the new IBF welterweight champion with a points win over Belfast's Lewis Crocker at the Pat Rafter Arena in Brisbane, Australia on Wednesday.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 24, 2026, 2:30 PMLiam Paro takes IBF title from Lewis Crocker, may target Pacquiao next
Liam Paro ended the IBF welterweight title reign of Lewis Crocker today in Australia, winning a competitive unanimous decision. Judges officially scored the fight 115-113, 115-113, and 116-112 for Paro, who is now a two-division world champion. Paro (28-1, 16 KO) got the decision mainly on his volume punching, it seemed, though of course you’d […]
- Yahoo SportsJun 24, 2026, 12:37 PMParo dethrones Crocker to land welterweight title
Australia's Liam Paro is the new IBF welterweight champion with a points win over Belfast's Lewis Crocker at the Pat Rafter Arena in Brisbane, Australia on Wednesday.
- BBC SportJun 24, 2026, 12:37 PMParo dethrones Crocker to land welterweight title
Australia's Liam Paro is the new IBF welterweight champion with a points win over Belfast's Lewis Crocker at the Pat Rafter Arena in Brisbane, Australia on Wednesday.
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