Liam Paro and Brock Jarvis will square off for the WBO Super Lightweight World Title at South Bank Piazza in Brisbane on Saturday, October 15, live to subscribers around the world on DAZN, as Matchroom breaks new ground with its first show in Australia.
Paro (22-0 13 KOs) is ranked No. 1 with the WBO at 140lbs and the Brisbane star will attempt to kick off the new era of Matchroom Down Under in style on his own turf. The 26-year-old signed a promotional deal with Hearn in December after firing undefeated Yomar Alamo in Tampa, Florida, in his US debut.
Jarvis (20-0 18 KOs) also comes into the fight on the back of his first fight on American soil, where the New South Wales ace won in a wild shootout with Alejandro Rodriguez with a fifth-round knockout in Fresno. . , Calif. The 24-year-old recorded his 18th victory inside the 20-fight distance that night and promised fans another action-packed adventure next month.
Queensland featherweight sensation Skye Nicolson (4-0) gets her first title shot as she battles for the vacant Commonwealth belt against Krystina Jacobs (6-3) of Tasmania, undefeated heavyweight Demsey McKean (21- 0, 13 KOs) faces German Patrick Korte (18-1-1, 15 KOs) for the vacant IBF Intercontinental crown and ‘El Tijuanero’ César Mateo Tapia (14-0, 9 KOs) defends his super middleweight title. WBA Oceania against Abdoulaye Mayweather (7-0, 5 KOs). ), with more fights to be confirmed soon.
“My rankings speak for themselves; I haven’t taken any shortcuts to get here,” Paro said. “I’m not going to lose to a guy who’s not at my level. His team will quickly realize they’ve made the wrong move by pursuing a fight with me. On fight night, I will show you why I am ranked number 1.
I have a statement to make. I want to be a household name in Australia, and this is another guy on my way. This is my destiny, so I won’t let him come here to ruin it, no way. We didn’t have to accept this fight. We could have pretty much sat at No. 1 until that title came along, but we love to fight. This is what I do.”
“Matchroom boxing is the biggest promotion company in the world and it’s fantastic that they’re coming to Australia,” said Jarvis. “I am very proud and excited to be a part of their first event here and I look forward to putting on a show for everyone.
“I am very grateful to have the opportunity. It almost seems unfair that he gets a chance to be No. 1 in the world without even having competed in the 140-pound division, but that’s the way it was and I’m very lucky to have the opportunity. I’m going to make the most of it.”
“I am very excited to kick off this new era for Matchroom in Australia,” said Matchroom Sport President Eddie Hearn. “Australian fans are so passionate about the sport and boxing is on the rise here so I have no doubt they will embrace the fight nights we host and join us in creating unforgettable nights that showcase this country as one of the key players for the sport worldwide.
“In order to put on big nights, you need to put on exciting fights, and our first Down Under main event promises to be a blast. Liam and Brock are only in exciting fights and the winner will be in a prime position to pursue a world title fight.”
“We are delighted to broadcast our first event in Australia,” said Joe Markowski, CEO of DAZN North America. “This card features some of the best emerging talent Australia has to offer and we look forward to putting on more and more shows as the sport grows in Australia. Watch it live around the world on DAZN.”
Ticket details will follow in due course.
