Options are plentiful for Liam Paro, who ventured into enemy territory to dethrone a surprisingly lacklustre Subriel Matias, who appeared lethargic or possibly complacent. A fight in Australia could now be in the cards for the new IBF champion. Eric Armit dissects exactly how his title-winning effort unfolded. Round 1 Paro immediately utilized his right … Read more
FROM London to Las Vegas with Puerto Rico sandwiched in between it was a busy night for boxing this past Saturday (June 15). World titles were on the line and reputations were at stake at cruiserweight, light heavyweight super-lightweight and lightweight. And while the headline winners; Chris Billam-Smith, Jack Massey, David Benavidez, Gervonta Davis and … Read more
LIAM Paro is the new IBF super-lightweight champion after defeating Subriel Matias over 12 rounds. Earlier in the evening, Richard Riakporhe struggled under the weight of home crowd expectations in the Coliseo Juan Aubin Cruz Abreu, Manati. Paro, the underdog, delivered a superb performance and silenced the Puerto Rican fans, while Matias faltered. The judges … Read more
Subriel Matias, the crowd pleaser from Puerto Rico, will be returning to defend his IBF super-lightweight title against Australia’s Liam Paro on June 15. Last month, the 31-year-old signed a multi-fight co-promotional deal with Matchroom Boxing, adding more depth to Eddie Hearn’s stable in the 140lbs division. The title fight between Matias and Paro is … Read more
By Elliot Worsell CORNER stoppages are unique and fascinating because they represent the one time a prolonged period of contemplation – by boxing’s standards anyway – has led to a crucial and final decision. The decision, of course, is to end a fight, which, in a boxing ring, is a decision at any other stage … Read more
