The date has been set for Liam Paro vs Brock Jarvis as the pair battles it out for the WBO Global super lightweight title at South Bank Piazza in Brisbane, QLD on Saturday, October 15. The contest headlines the Matchroom Boxing fight card live stream on DAZN, marking the promotion’s debut in Australia.
“I am so excited to kick-off this new era for Matchroom in Australia,” said Matchroom Sport Chairman Eddie Hearn. “Australian fans are so passionate about sport and boxing is on the rise here, so I have no doubt that they will embrace the fight nights that we put on and join us in creating unforgettable nights that showcase this country as one of the key players for the sport globally.”
“In order to put on great nights, you need to make exciting fights, and our first main event Down Under promises to be explosive stuff. Liam and Brock are only ever in thrilling bouts and the winner will be in prime position to hunt for a world title fight.”
Liam Paro vs Brock Jarvis for WBO Global super lightweight title
Paro (22-0 13 KOs) is ranked No.1 with the WBO at 140lbs. The Brisbane boxer aims to kick-off Matchroom’s new era Down Under in style on his home turf. The 26-year-old signed with with Eddie Hearn in December after seeing off the unbeaten Yomar Alamo in Tampa, Florida on his American debut.
“My rankings speak for themselves, I’ve taken no short cuts to get here,” said Paro. “I ain’t losing to a guy who isn’t on my level. His team will quickly realise that they’ve made the wrong move chasing a fight with me. On fight night I’ll show you why I’m rated No.1.”
“I’ve got a statement to make. I want to be a household name in Australia, and this is another guy in my way. This is my destiny so I’m not letting him come here a wreck it – no way. We didn’t have to take this fight. We could have sat pretty at No.1 until that title came but love to fight. This is what I do.”
Jarvis (20-0 18 KOs) also comes into the bout on the back of his first fight on US soil, where the New South Wales fighter came out on top with the fifth-round stoppage of Alejando Rodriguez in Fresno, California. The 24-year-old recorded his 18th win inside the distance from 20 fights that night and has promised fans another all-action affair next month.
“Matchroom boxing is the biggest promotional company in the world and it’s fantastic that they are coming to Australia,” said Jarvis. “I’m really proud and excited to be part of their first event here and I’m looking forward to putting on a show for everyone.”
“I’m very grateful to get the opportunity. It almost seems unfair that I get a shot at world No.1 without even having competed in the 140lbs division but that’s just the way that it went and I’m very lucky to get the opportunity. I’m going to make the most of it.”
Also on the card Queensland featherweight Skye Nicolson (4-0) lands her first title shot as she fights for the vacant Commonwealth strap against Tasmania’s Krystina Jacobs (6-3). As well, undefeated heavyweight Demsey McKean (21-0, 13 KOs) takes on Germany’s Patrick Korte (18-1-1, 15 KOs) for the vacant IBF Intercontinental belt. In adddition, ‘El Tijuanero’ Cesar Mateo Tapia (14-0, 9 KOs) defends his WBA Oceania super-middleweight title against Abdoulaye Mayweather (7-0, 5 KOs).
The list of other bouts featured on the card, as well as information when tickets go on sale, is expected to be announced shortly.
“We are delighted to be broadcasting our first event in Australia’, said Joe Markowski, CEO DAZN North America. “This card features some of the best up and coming talent Australia has to offer and we look forward to hosting more and more shows as the sport grows Down Under. Watch it live worldwide on DAZN.”
Paro vs Jarvis fight card
The current Paro vs Jarvis lineup looks as the following:
- Liam Paro vs. Brock Jarvis, 12 rounds, super lightweight – WBO ‘Global’ super lightweight title
- Skye Nicolson vs. Krystina Jacobs, 8 rounds, featherweight – Commonwealth featherweight title
- Demsey McKean vs. Patrick Korte, 10 rounds, heavyweight – IBF Intercontinental heavyweight title
- Cesar Mateo Tapia vs. Abdoulaye Mayweather, 10 rounds, super middleweight – Tapia’s WBA Oceania super middleweight title
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