Lewis Crocker will be forced to defy the odds and prevail on away soil if he is to retain possession of his prized IBF welterweight world title in Queensland this Wednesday.
Northern Ireland's unbeaten 147lbs star only captured the coveted belt by virtue of his split-decision victory over Paddy Donovan last September, but is now jumping straight into the deep end in his maiden world championship defence.
Former super-lightweight king Liam Paro lies in wait at the Pat Rafter Arena in the Australian suburb of Tennyson this week, with the 30-year-old Aussie hoping to cement himself as a two-weight ruler.
Here's everything you need to know ahead of the hugely-anticipated dust-up Down Under.
Lewis Crocker vs Liam Paro - All you need to know
Date: | Wednesday 24th June, 2026 |
Fight: | Lewis Crocker vs Liam Paro |
Approx Ring Walk Time: | 13:00 (BST) |
Weight Class: | Welterweight |
Titles: | IBF world championship |
Referee: | Adam Height |
Promoters: | No Limit Boxing |
Venue: | Pat Rafter Arena, Tennyson, Queensland, Australia |
TV Channel: | DAZN |
Fight Date
Lewis Crocker vs Liam Paro will take place on Wednesday 24th June, 2027.
Venue
The IBF welterweight world title showdown between Lewis Crocker and Liam Paro is being staged at the Pat Rafter Arena in Tennyson, Queensland, Australia.
The venue forms part of the Queensland Tennis Centre and boasts a capacity of around 7,000 for boxing bouts.
Ring Walks & Fight Time
Lewis Crocker vs Liam Paro sits at the top of the full fight card with ring walks for the bout scheduled for an approximate 13:00 (BST) start.
Given Queensland operate 10 hours ahead of the UK, the fight is likely to start shortly after 23:00 (local time).
Of course, with all headline fights, an exact start time is dependent upon the length of the undercard action.
Tale of the Tape
Lewis Crocker | Liam Paro | |
Record: | 22-0 (11 KOs) | 27-1 (16 KOs) |
Age: | 29 | 30 |
Birthplace: | Belfast, Northern Ireland | Mackay, Queensland, Australia |
Height: | 5′ 9″ / 175cm | 5' 8 1/2″ / 174cm |
Stance: | Orthodox | Southpaw |
Last Fight: | Won (SD) vs Paddy Donovan (Sep 2025) | Won (UD) vs David Papot (Sep 2025) |
KO%: | 50% | 59.26% |
Alias: | 'The Croc' | 'The Prodigy' |
Full Fight Undercard
- Lewis Crocker vs Liam Paro (IBF welterweight title)
- Demsey McKean vs Liam Talivaa (IBF Pan Pacific heavyweight title)
- Luke Modini vs Peng Qu (Cruiserweight)
- Riley Candy vs Nathan Watson (Super-middleweight)
- Vegas Larfield vs Shamal Ram Anuj (Featherweight)
- Nelson Asofa-Solomona vs George Burgess (Heavyweight)
- Jack Javed vs Lance McDonald (Super-welterweight)
- Stevan Ivic vs Caleb Tialu (Heavyweight)
