Liam Robert Paro (born 16 April 1996) is an Australian professional boxer who held the International Boxing Federation (IBF) light-welterweight title in 2024.
His first sporting interest came in the form of rugby league where he played for the North Mackay Magpies in the local junior competition.
[5] In his international debut, Paro travelled to Tampa where he was victorious over undefeated Puerto Rican Yomar Álamo via split decision on the Jake Paul vs. Tyron Woodley II undercard.
[6] On February 4, 2024 it was reported that Liam Paro would challenge Subriel Matias for his IBF super lightweight title in the summer 2024 in Puerto Rico.
[10] On August 27, 2024 it was announced that Paro was expected to make the first defense of his IBF super lightweight title on 7 December 2024, at a venue in Brisbane, Sydney or Adelaide.