Liam Paro dethroned Lewis Crocker in Australia, claiming the IBF welterweight championship via unanimous decision. The judges scored it 115-113 across all three cards as Paro ended Crocker's unbeaten run in a tightly contested bout that saw both fighters exchange heavy shots throughout.

Crocker had captured the title just months earlier by defeating Paddy Donovan in their September rematch in Belfast. However, his first championship defense proved unsuccessful as Paro's relentless pressure and cleaner work earned the victory. The Australian now positions himself among the division's elite while Crocker faces questions about his title reign.

Both fighters showed mutual respect post-bout, with Paro calling Crocker a 'true champion' and the Belfast man praising Paro's performance despite feeling the holding could have been penalized more. Crocker acknowledged the close nature of the fight while accepting defeat graciously.

Demsey Mc Kean continued his rebuilding process with a fourth-round stoppage of Liam Taliva, marking his third consecutive win since the loss to Moses Itauma. The heavyweight contender appears to be regaining momentum in the division.