Underdog Crocker leans into role vs Paro in Brisbane title tilt
Belfast’s Lewis Crocker turns perceived weakness into fuel for his IBF title defense against favored Liam Paro in Brisbane.

Lewis Crocker is leaning into the underdog label as he prepares to defend his IBF world title against Liam Paro in Brisbane. The Belfast southpaw, a 29-year-old with an 18-1-1 record, faces Paro, a 30-year-old with a 24-1 slate, in a marquee fight at Nissan Arena on Saturday, June 22. Crocker carries a 14-fight unbeaten streak into the contest, while Paro’s lone defeat came against Chris van Heerden in 2019—more than six years ago.



















