Lewis Crocker loses IBF welterweight world championship and his unbeaten record to Liam Paro on points in Australia

Liam Paro defeated Lewis Crocker by unanimous decision (115-113 on all three scorecards) in Australia to win the IBF welterweight world championship. The victory ended Crocker's unbeaten record and marked a failed first defence of the title for the Belfast fighter. Paro expressed emotion after the win, acknowledging Crocker as a great champion.