Boxing Match Preview: Liam Paro (25-1-0, 15 KOs) vs. Jonathan Navarro (18-1-0, 9 KOs)
Fight Details
- Main Event: Liam Paro (25–1–0, 15 KOs) vs. Jonathan Navarro (18–1–0, 9 KOs)
- Division: Super Lightweight (140 lbs / 63.5 kg)
- Rounds: 10
- Date: Wednesday, June 25, 2025
- Venue: Cairns Convention Centre, Cairns, Queensland, Australia
- Broadcast: Fox Sports 503, Kayo Freebies (Australia); U.S. and U.K. broadcast TBD
- Main Card Start Time: 5:00 PM AEST / 3:00 AM ET / 12:00 AM PT / 8:00 AM BST
🇦🇺 Liam Paro – Fighter Profile
- Record: 25–1–0 (15 KOs)
- Age: 29
- Height: 5′8½″ (174 cm)
- Reach: 71″ (181 cm)
- Stance: Southpaw
- Hometown: Brisbane, Australia
- Current Rankings: IBF #4, WBO #4, WBC #7
Recent Form
Paro returns for the first time since a razor-thin split-decision loss to Richardson Hitchins in December 2024, where he lost the IBF title he captured from Subriel Matías. That defeat snapped a 25-fight win streak and delayed his homecoming. Now, Paro is back in Queensland for the first time since 2022, aiming to reassert himself in the stacked 140-lb division.
“I’ve always wanted to fight back in Queensland—where I first dreamed of becoming a world champion,” Paro said. “This is just the beginning.”
🇺🇸 Jonathan Navarro – Fighter Profile
- Record: 18–1–0 (9 KOs)
- Age: 28
- Height: 5′8″ (173 cm)
- Reach: 67″ (171 cm)
- Stance: Orthodox
- Hometown: East Los Angeles, California, USA
Recent Form
Navarro, a former Golden Boy prospect, returned in 2024 after a five-year layoff due to a torn biceps tendon. He won his comeback fight but dropped a decision to Jair Valtierra in December. Known for his aggressive style and deep boxing lineage, Navarro is looking to shock the Aussie crowd and catapult himself into title contention.
“I’m not here for 10 rounds,” Navarro said. “I’m here to knock him out.”
Tale of the Tape
| Attribute | Liam Paro | Jonathan Navarro |
|---|---|---|
| Record | 25–1–0 (15 KOs) | 18–1–0 (9 KOs) |
| Age | 29 | 28 |
| Height | 5′8½″ | 5′8″ |
| Reach | 71″ | 67″ |
| Stance | Southpaw | Orthodox |
| Last Fight | L vs Hitchins | L vs Valtierra |
What’s at Stake?
- For Paro: A win keeps him in the title mix and sets up potential bouts with Ryan Garcia, Teofimo Lopez, or Isaac Cruz.
- For Navarro: A victory would be a career-defining upset and open doors to top-15 rankings and marquee fights.
Tactical Breakdown
- Paro’s Keys to Victory: Control distance with his jab, use angles to neutralize Navarro’s aggression, and avoid trading inside.
- Navarro’s Keys to Victory: Apply pressure early, test Paro’s chin, and make it a phone-booth fight to negate the reach disadvantage.
Undercard Highlights
- Liam Wilson vs. Ayrton Osmar Gimenez – WBO International Super Featherweight Title
- Vegas Larfield vs. Bryan Cabrillos – Featherweight
- Callum Peters vs. Luca Lanigan – Middleweight
- Kirra Ruston vs. Kartik Kumar – Cruiserweight
FIGHT ODDS
Liam Paro – 1250
Jonathan Navarro + 650
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, June 24, 2025
