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The Australian
25-06-2025
- Sport
- The Australian
Liam Paro v Jonathan Navarro, Liam Wilson v Ayrton Gimenez fights live
In his first fight back in North Queensland in a decade, the Mackay fighter showed the power and precision that saw him win the IBF super-lightweight world title last year. The southpaw's impressive win will propel him up the WBO rankings, and with current super-lightweight champion Teofimo Lopez rumoured to be moving up to welterweight, Paro could land a shot at the vacant belt later this year. Paro was in control from the outset, but really began pushing the pace in the fourth round, as Navarro kept retreating towards the ropes. Liam Paro stopped Jonathan Navarro after the fifth round. Picture: Getty Images for No Limit Boxing A perfectly thrown left hand saw Navarro crumble to the canvas in the fifth, and Paro absolutely mauled the overmatched American, who was saved by the bell and saw out the round. His corner had seen enough though, and pulled their bloodied fighter out, giving Paro his statement homecoming victory. Navarro walked out of the ring with a fractured nose, and possibly a fractured orbital as the result of Paro's attack. Jonathan Navarro looks on after his loss to Liam Paro. Picture: Getty Images for No Limit Boxing 'North Queensland, I'm back!' Paro said after the win. 'I've made my statement, I want to get back to the top position. 'There's levels to this, and I want to cement my place at the top. 'There's always things to improve, we had a great camp. It feels to be back on home soil, hopefully it's the first of many, especially in North Queensland. I want to win a world title in front of you.' Paro also wants to get revenge on Richardson Hitchens, who beat him in a split decision for the IBF belt in December. 'I want to win a world title. I want another belt. I want to avenge my loss. 'Life has given me the opportunity to move forward and show how much of a champion I am in adversity. 'I'm ready to prove the critics wrong.' Liam Paro punches Jonathan Navarro during their welterweight bout. Picture: Getty Images for No Limit Boxing In the co-main event, Liam Wilson scored a frustrating 10-round decision win over Argentina's Ayrton Gimenez. Gimenez spent most of the fight on his bike, but was dangerous when he engaged. There were some bizarre moments post-fight as Gimenez celebrated wildly with his team before the judges gave Wilson a unanimous decision win with scores of 98-92, 97-93 and 96-94. It was unclear whether crowd was booing the result or Gimenez's antics. Liam Wilson defeated Ayrton Gimenez by unanimous decision. Picture: Getty Images for No Limit Boxing Meanwhile, rising star Callum Peters didn't even need one round to see off late-notice replacement Luca Lanigan. A short right hand to the jaw sent Lanigan to the floor barely 30 seconds into the round. The Cairns local got up and kept throwing, but was back down again 30 seconds later courtesy of a straight right hand. Somehow he got back up a second time, but another right hand dropped him again and ended the fight. Peters made no mistakes in what could have been a tricky fight. Callum Peters punches Luca Lanigan during their middleweight bout. Picture: Getty Images for No Limit Boxing As of late Sunday night, the South Australian was off the card after two opponents pulled out. Lanigan answered an SOS call on Monday morning though, allowing Peters to step into the ring for the third time as a professional. Minutes after his third professional win, Peters called out Xavier Fletcher – who he beat in the amateurs – for a professional bout. The Paris Olympics star also singled out Max McIntyre and Jack Bowen. Peters will now turn his attention back to the amateur ranks as he starts preparation for the World Championships in September. Relive the action from the Cairns Convention Centre in our live blog below.
News.com.au
25-06-2025
- Sport
- News.com.au
Live coverage of Liam Paro v Jonathan Navarro and Liam Wilson v Ayrton Gimenez fights
Queensland boxers Liam Paro and Liam Wilson can both move one step closer to world title fights tonight, but face tough overseas challengers in Cairns. Meanwhile, rising sensation Callum Peters – who has been tipped as a future world champion – steps into the ring for the third time as a professional. The Paris Olympian has seen two opponents pull out of the fight, with local Muay Thai fighter, Luka Lanigan stepping in on just two days' notice for the bout. At the top of the card, Paro faces the dangerous Jonathan Navarro, with a win moving the Mackay knockout artist back into the world title mix at super-lightweight. There are rumours WBO champion Teofimo Lopez could move up to welterweight, leaving Paro a run at a vacant belt. Former two-time world title contender Wilson takes on fleet-footed Argentinian Ayrton Giminez in the co-main event. A win will position Wilson perfectly for another run at super-featherweight glory. HOW TO WATCH LIAM PARO AND LIAM WILSON The fights are being broadcast on Fox Sports Channel 507 and streamed on Kayo Sports. It is not a Main Event pay per view card. WHAT TIME ARE THE FIGHTS? The Kayo broadcast starts at 7pm, while the main event between Liam Paro and Jonathan Navarro will be simulcast on Fox League from 9pm. LIAM PARO FIGHT UNDERCARD Main card from 7pm Liam Paro vs Jonathan Navarro – 65.2kg catchweight, 10 rounds Liam Wilson vs Ayrton Gimenez – super-featherweight, 10 rounds Callum Peters vs Luca Lanigan – light-heavyweight, 6 rounds Kirra Ruston vs Kartik Kumar – 82kg catchweight, 6 rounds Vegas Larfield vs Bryan Cabrillos – featherweight, 6 rounds Thomas Warria vs Ricky Sandral – heavyweight, 4 rounds Laphya Reuben vs Quinton Smith – middleweight, 4 rounds
Yahoo
24-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Ghostbuster Paro clears path to legacy-defining rematch
A validated Liam Paro is eyeing bigger targets, claiming he won't "chase ghosts" and fight George Kambosos Jnr. The Australian is instead intent on a rematch with their conqueror Richardson Hitchins, ideally for multiple belts, as he prepares to fight on home soil for the first time in nearly three years. The Mackay product (25-1) will headline Wednesday's boxing card in Cairns against the dangerous Jonathan Navarro (18-1). America's Jonathan Navarro is from a big fighting family, lost count of how many amateur titles he won and was brought to the pros by Oscar de la $12 outsider is confident of causing a big Aussie boxing boilover tomorrow #ParoNavarro MORE 👉 — MAIN EVENT (@MainEventTV) June 23, 2025 Caboolture's two-time world title challenger Liam Wilson (15-3) will also feature against Argentinian super featherweight Ayrton Gimenez (22-1) as he eyes a rematch with Emanuel Navarrete after his controversial Arizona loss two years ago. Paro upset Subriel Matias in Puerto Rico to win the IBF's super lightweight title last June and, when a homecoming bout with Kambosos Jnr didn't eventuate, was forced to return there and defend his belt against Hitchins in December. The Brooklyn star won a split decision contest and then, as forecast by Paro, obliterated Kambosos Jnr in New York City in his first defence earlier this month. "I copped heat for saying George would lose, but I stand by it," Paro said. "I just never thought Kambosos was world class. That's not unpatriotic, it's just my opinion as someone who knows what that level really looks like. "There are levels to this game and I've shared the ring with the elite and I call it how I see it." Kambosos is 2-4 since upsetting Teofimo Lopez in 2021 but has retained a top-four IBF ranking alongside Paro, who is also well positioned for shots at the WBC and WBO belts. "I doubt it happens," Paro said of fighting his countryman. "I think ego gets in the way. He's made it clear he won't fight another Aussie, which says a lot. "But if we're both seen as one and two in the country, there's only one way to settle it. "If it ever makes sense, I'm all in. I'll fight anyone, anywhere but I won't chase ghosts." Lopez currently owns the WBO strap and is on Paro's hit list that includes Ryan Garcia, Rolando Romero and Isaac 'Pitbull' Cruz. "People underestimate what Liam brings to the table,' No Limit boss George Rose said. "He's tough, smart, and marketable as hell. "He's doing it without shortcuts, without ducking anyone, and that's why the biggest names are going to have to deal with him eventually. "This is the beginning of something huge." Paro's last win in Australia was a devastating first-round stoppage of Brock Jarvis that launched him towards his first title shot while signed to Eddie Hearn's Matchroom Boxing. "I had to defend my world title overseas under my last promoter when I should've been celebrating it in Australia," Paro said. "So this one's for my Aussie fans and Queenslanders. And next time I want to be back here again, but with a world title on the line. "I'm not here for easy fights or padded comebacks. You look at what Tim Tszyu's doing ... he's back in a mega-fight and rematch with (Sebastian) Fundora. "That's the blueprint and that's what I'm chasing too. "I'm not asking for a (Hitchins) rematch just to tick a box. "I want a belt in my hands before we run it back. And when we do, I want it to be a unification. That's the goal. That's how legacies are built."
