When is Crocker vs Paro?
Lewis Crocker could face the challenge of Liam Paro in Spring 2026 the United States.
The fight would take place over 12 rounds in the Welterweight division, which means the weight limit would be 147 pounds (10.5 stone or 66.7 kg).
Crocker would be defending his IBF World Welterweight Championship for the first time. He won this belt against Paddy Donovan in September 2025. He has held this belt for 12 days.
Crocker vs Paro stats
Lewis Crocker would step into the ring with an undefeated record of 22 wins, zero losses, and 0 draws, 11 of those wins coming by way of knockout.
Liam Paro would make his way to the ring with a record of 27 wins, 1 loss and 0 draws, with 16 of those wins by knockout.
The stats suggest Paro would have a slight advantage in power over Crocker, with a 59% knockout percentage compared to Crocker's 50%.
Lewis Crocker is the younger man by 1 year, at 28 years old.
Lewis Crocker fights out of the orthodox stance, while Liam Paro is a southpaw.
Crocker is currently the less experienced professional fighter, having had 6 fewer fights, and made his debut in 2017, 1 year later than Paro, whose first professional fight was in 2016. He has fought 42 fewer professional rounds, totaling 122 compared to Paro's 164.
Lewis Crocker goes into the fight ranked number 1 by the IBF at welterweight.
Liam Paro is currently ranked number 5 by the WBO, and 7 by the IBF in the 147lb division.
Crocker vs Paro form
Crocker remains undefeated as a professional, stopping 1 of his last 5 opponents.
In his last fight, he won against Paddy Donovan on September 13, 2025, by split decision in their IBF World Welterweight championship fight at Windsor Park, Belfast, United Kingdom.
Prior to that, he had won against Paddy Donovan on March 1, 2025, by split decision in the 8th round in their IBF World Welterweight championship fight at The SSE Arena (Odyssey Arena), Belfast.
Going into that contest, he had beaten Conah Walker on June 22, 2024, by unanimous decision in their 10 round contest at Resorts World Arena, Birmingham.
Before that, he had defeated Jose Felix Jr on January 27, 2024, by technical knockout in the 5th round at Newforge Sports Complex, Belfast.
He had won against Tyrone McKenna on December 2, 2023, by unanimous decision in their 10 round contest at The SSE Arena (Odyssey Arena), Belfast.
Paro has beaten 4 of his last 5 opponents, stopping 1 of them, going the distance 3 times.
In his last fight, he defeated David Papot on September 18, 2025, by unanimous decision in their 12 round contest at Pat Rafter Arena, Tennyson, Australia.
Prior to that, he had defeated Jonathan Navarro on June 25, 2025, by unanimous decision in the 5th round at Convention Centre, Cairns.
Going into that contest, he had been beaten by Richardson Hitchins on December 7, 2024, by split decision in their IBF World Junior Welterweight championship fight at Coliseo Roberto Clemente, San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Before that, he had beaten Subriel Matias on June 15, 2024, by unanimous decision in their IBF World Junior Welterweight championship fight at Coliseo Juan Aubín Cruz Abreu, Manatí.
He had won against Montana Love on December 9, 2023, by knockout in the 6th round at CHASE CENTER, SAN FRANCISCO, United States.
Activity check
In terms of recent activity, Liam Paro has been fighting more than Lewis Crocker.
Lewis Crocker last fought 6 months and 8 days ago, while Liam Paro's last outing was 6 months and 3 days ago.
Crocker's last 5 fights have come over a period of 2 years, 3 months and 19 days, which means he has been fighting approximately every 5 months and 17 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 45 rounds, meaning that they have lasted 9 rounds on average.
Paro's last 5 fights have come over a period of 2 years, 3 months and 12 days, meaning he has been fighting on average every 5 months and 15 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 47 rounds, meaning that they have lasted 9.4 rounds on average.
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