Liam Paro vs. David Papa on September 18 in Brisbane, Australia

Liam Paro and David Papot Went Nose-to-Nose Today in their Brisbane Wellterweight Eliminator, Set for Thursday, September 18 (USA 6:00 AM et | UK 11:00 am).

The Staredown Happened Beneath The Wally Lewis Statue at SunCorp Stadium – The Same Ground Where Jeff Horn Stunned Manny Pacquiao. For Paro, it was more than a backdrop; It was Aussie of Aussie Boxing History. Now, he wants to Carve His Own Chapter When He Meets The Undefeated Frenchman at Pat Rafter Arena.

The Venue, Better Known for Tennis, Will Host Boxing For The First Time. With a World title Shot on the line, The Fight is Impossible to Ignore. Papot, Unbeaten After 31 Fights, Flew in Unfazed and Made His Stance Clear: Paro Doesn’t intimidate Him.

Papot’s Warning: “When The Bell Rings, It’s Just Me and Him”

“I’ve Seen A Bit Of Liam On Social Media, But He’s Special For Me,” Papot Told Reporsters. “I Don’t Know A Him OTHER THAN HEA’S FIGHT HANDING. Everything. “

On The Pressure of the Crowd, Papot Added: I’ve Had Seven Thousand Fights. I’m Used to Big Arenas. Once The Fight Starts, It’s Just Me and Liam. Nobody In That Arena Can Help Him. “

Paro Carries The Pressure of Home

Paro, Coming Off A Knockout Win Over Jonathan Navarro in Cairns, Knows Papot Hasn’t Traveled for A Payday. This eliminator is about stepping Into World Title Contention, and Watching Home Fans, The Pressure Is His Handle.

Insiders Say Paro’s Camp has been focused on Keeping Him Sharp and Level, Steering Clear Of The Emotional Weight With Fighting In Front Own. Papot has cool kept, Framing It Simply: “Liam’s in His Hometown, He Wants to Shine, It’s Normal.”

Fight Details

• Date: Thursday, September 18, 2025
• Start Time: 8 PM aest / 6 am et / 11 am UK
• On Streaming: DAZN
• Venue: Pat rafter arena, brisbane

Main Card

• Liam Paro vs. David Papot – 12 rounds, IBF Welterweight eliminator
• Liam Wilson vs. Jorge Santana – 10 rounds, wbo international super featherweight title
• Brock Jarvis vs. Ken Aitken – 8 rounds, Super Welterweights
• Paul Aokuso vs. Shukhrat Abdullaev – 8 rounds, Light heavyweights
• Jacob Ng vs. Rikki Naito – 6 rounds, super Welterweights

Prelims

• Darringer Trewhella vs. Lachlan o’sEa – 6 rounds, super welterweights
• Floyd Masson vs. Dharmender Grewal – 6 rounds, heavyweights
• Danny Keating vs. Sachin Nautiyal – 5 rounds, welterweights
• Matthew Hosking vs. Lance McDonald – 4 rounds, welterweights