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Paro vs. Jarvis Kicks Off New Era
For Matchroom In Australia
Liam Paro and Brock Jarvis will clash in a 12-round
Super-Lightweight contest as Eddie Hearn and Matchroom break
new ground with their first show in Australia scheduled for
September.
Paro (22-0 13 KOs) is ranked #1 with the WBO at 140lbs and
the Brisbane star will aim to kick-off Matchroom’s new era
Down Under in style on his home turf. The 26-year-old inked
a promotional pact with Hearn in December after seeing off
the unbeaten Yomar Alamo in Tampa, Florida on his American
debut.
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 ace
came out on top in a wild shoot out with Alejando Rodriguez
with a fifth round stoppage in Fresno, California. The
24-year-old recorded his 18th win inside the distance from
20 fights that night, and the fans can expect an all-action
affair as Hearn and Matchroom
“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 realize 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.”
“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’ve worked with Brock since he was a young kid and take it
from me he can go all the way in this sport," said Jarvis'
trainer, manager and former three-weight World champion Jeff
Fenech. "I know what he is capable of and I wouldn't have
taken this fight if I didn't have 100% confidence in him.
It's a great fight for Brock to take his career to the next
level."
“We are excited for Liam to be headlining Matchroom’s first
ever show in Australia,” said Paro’s manager, Alfie DiCarlo.
“As for the fight, Liam has worked hard to move up the
rankings to #1. He did that by facing World-rated fighters
and tough international competition. Brock is in for a real
test; he’s bitten off more than he can chew.”
Promoter Eddie Hearn will formally unveil the first event at
a press conference on Friday in Queensland, and undercard
plans are already in full swing with Heavyweight star Demsey
McKean (21-0 13 KOs) and Commonwealth gold medal sensation
Skye Nicolson (4-0) the first fighters confirmed for the
supporting cast for what promises to be a memorable night.
“I am so excited to kick-off this new era for Matchroom in
Australia,” said promoter 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 later in the year.”
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