- Liam Paro says he wasn’t blessed with ‘a famous surname’
- Champ’s team says Paro has done it the hard way, unlike Tszyu
- Paro seeks a confrontation with George Kambosos
Liam Paro’s side have scouted compatriot Tim Tszyu as talks begin with George Kambosos’ management to set up a potential State of Origin-style showdown.
Queensland’s Paro looks to defend his IBF super lightweight title against talented New Yorker Richardson Hitchens this weekend in Puerto Rico.
But after that, he looks to face former lightweight division king Kambosos in mid-2025.
“There hasn’t been a bigger fight since the Green-Mundine rivalry, so it’s a no-brainer,” Paro said. News Corporation.
‘He is respectful and we have always supported each other throughout our careers. We’ve both done it the hard way, the right way.
“We’ve earned our stripes so this is going to be a blockbuster and the Australian fans are going to win, that’s for sure.”
Liam Paro’s team have investigated his compatriot Tim Tszyu as they begin talks with George Kambosos’ management to schedule a possible fight.
Paro, who defends his IBF super lightweight title this weekend, says he did it the hard way and wasn’t blessed with a famous last name.
“We haven’t been blessed with famous surnames, and we’ve left our own path and our own mark on the sport, which I think will make it even better when it’s all done.”
“We’re lucky to have fought all over the world, so to face each other in Australia will be incredible.”
“It will surely happen in the near future.”
Paro’s manager Angelo Di Carlo said the matchup would be the biggest domestic fight since Anthony Mundine’s fight with Danny Green in 2006.
“I’ve had some conversations with Lou and they are interested in the fight with Liam,” Di Carlo said. ‘Liam Paro versus Kambosos would be a great fight for Australia.
‘It would be the biggest Australian fight since Mundine-Green. There would be nothing like it.
‘They have both done it the hard way. They haven’t had the support that Tim Tszyu has had. They’ve had to fight overseas and win big fights overseas.
“Both sides have tentatively agreed that they are happy to fight, so now it’s just a matter of time.”
Paro is looking to face former lightweight division king George Kambosos in mid-2025.
Tim Tszyu is expected to return to the ring early next year.
Tszyu, who is coming off a brutal knockout loss in his IBF championship fight against Bakhram Murtazaliev, is expected to return to the ring early next year.
Michael Zerafa, who has his own history with Tszyu, believes the time is right for the couple to resolve unfinished business.
‘Between February and March 2025 would be an ideal time. “Tim needs to spend Christmas with his family and regroup and then he’ll give the fight fans what they want,” he said. News from heaven.
‘If he keeps going, he’ll be a grouse. I come from one victory and he comes from two defeats. It’s what Australia wants.
“If he were to lose a third fight in a row, I’m the guy who can finish him off once and for all.”