Official: Paro to Face Hitchins

Matchroom Boxing has officially announced a bout between IBF super lightweight champion (up to 63.5 kg) from Australia, Liam Paro (25-0, 15 KOs), and American Richardson Hitchins (18-0, 7 KOs).

The showdown is set for December 7 at the Coliseo Roberto Clemente in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

In June, Liam Paro claimed a unanimous decision victory over Subriel Matias (20-2, 20 KOs) to become the IBF champion. That same month, Richardson Hitchins also secured a unanimous decision win over Gustavo Lemos (29-1, 19 KOs).