Paro refuses to 'chase ghosts' as he sets sight on American rematch

[ad_1] A validated Liam Paro is eyeing larger targets, saying he is not going to "chase ghosts" and battle George Kambosos Jr.

The Australian is as a substitute intent on a rematch along with his conqueror Richardson Hitchins, ideally for a number of belts, as he prepares to battle on dwelling soil for the primary time in practically three years.

The Mackay product (25-1) will headline Wednesday's boxing card in Cairns in opposition to the harmful Jonathan Navarro (18-1).

Caboolture's two-time world title challenger Liam Wilson (15-3) may even function in opposition to Argentinian tremendous featherweight Ayrton Gimenez (22-1) as he eyes a rematch with Emanuel Navarrete after his controversial loss two years in the past.

Paro upset Subriel Matias in Puerto Rico to win the IBF's tremendous light-weight title final June and, when a homecoming bout with Kambosos Jr didn't eventuate, was compelled to return there and defend his belt in opposition to Hitchins in December.

The Brooklyn star received a cut up determination contest after which, as forecast by Paro, obliterated Kambosos Jr in New York Metropolis in his first defence earlier this month.

"I copped warmth for saying George would lose, however I stand by it," Paro stated.

"I simply by no means thought Kambosos was world class. That is not unpatriotic. It is simply my opinion as somebody who is aware of what that stage actually appears to be like like.

"There are ranges to this sport and I've shared the ring with the elite and I name it how I see it."

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Kambosos is 2-4 since upsetting Teofimo Lopez in 2021 however has retained a top-four IBF rating alongside Paro, who can also be properly positioned for pictures on the WBC and WBO belts.

"I doubt it occurs," Paro stated of preventing his countryman.

"I feel ego will get in the way in which. He is made it clear he will not battle one other Aussie, which says loads.

"But when we're each seen as one and two within the nation, there's just one approach to settle it.

"If it ever is sensible, I am all in. I am going to battle anybody, anyplace, however I will not chase ghosts."

Lopez at present owns the WBO strap and is on Paro's hit listing, which incorporates Ryan Garcia, Rolando Romero and Isaac "Pitbull" Cruz.

Paro's final win in Australia was a devastating first-round stoppage of Brock Jarvis that launched him in direction of his first title shot whereas signed to Eddie Hearn's Matchroom Boxing.