Crocker and Paro fight for history and legacy
Lewis Crocker puts his IBF welterweight world title on the line against Liam Paro in the Australian's home city of Brisbane on Wednesday with both aware of the rewards on offer.
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Notable Quotes
"Paro is the odds-on favourite here and everyone is coming to see him."
— Lewis Crocker , Athlete
"Liam Paro is a great fighter."
— Lewis Crocker , Athlete
Key People
Conor Benn is a British professional boxer known for his recent move to Zuffa Boxing and his victory over Chris Eubank Jr.
Devin Haney is an American professional boxer and former lightweight world champion.
Lewis Crocker is a professional boxer and the current IBF welterweight world champion.
Liam Paro is a professional boxer and mandatory contender for the IBF welterweight title.
Paddy Donovan is a professional boxer who previously faced Lewis Crocker in a world title match.
Richardson Hitchens is an American professional boxer who has competed against Liam Paro.
Subriel Matias is a Puerto Rican professional boxer and former champion in the light-welterweight division.
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Lewis Crocker puts his IBF welterweight world title on the line against Liam Paro in the Australian's home city of Brisbane on Wednesday with both aware of the rewards on offer.
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