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Crocker and Paro fight for history and legacy
Key takeaways
- No Limit Boxing Image caption, Crocker's first world title defence takes place in opponent Paro's native Australia
- As Lewis Crocker realised a lifetime dream by winning the IBF welterweight title at Windsor Park in his native Belfast last September, predictably, the questions as to what is next quickly followed.
- Australian promoter No Limit would win the purse bid, edging out Crocker's promoter Matchroom by $27,000 (£20,000), handing Paro the opportunity to win a world title in his native Queensland.
Why this matters: a sports story that could shift standings, legacies, or fan conversations.
No Limit Boxing Image caption, Crocker's first world title defence takes place in opponent Paro's native Australia
As Lewis Crocker realised a lifetime dream by winning the IBF welterweight title at Windsor Park in his native Belfast last September, predictably, the questions as to what is next quickly followed.
Marquee names such as Conor Benn and Devin Haney were rumoured for a lucrative first defence, while a domestic rematch with Conah Walker was also touted, but instead of home comforts, the 29-year-old finds himself in Brisbane, Australia to face mandatory contender and local favourite Liam Paro on Wednesday.
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