Aussie emboldened after fiery San Francisco face-off
Paro demanded identical terms and no excuses as Bill Haney jumped into the exchange before the December 19 title fight.
- Australian IBF champion Liam Paro faces American star and WBO belt-holder Devin Haney at Chase Center on Saturday December 19. Paro demanded "no excuses or lawyers," mocking Haney's reaction to the Ryan Garcia defeat.
- Old gym history adds genuine tension to the buildup, as the pair were sparring partners four years ago. While Paro contends that championship battles transformed his game, Haney claims he is "the same fighter that I sparred back then."
- Paro pointed to his upset of champions Subriel Matias and Lewis Crocker as evidence of his growth. Haney remains unimpressed, claiming he is "levels above" the Australian and dismissing Paro's assessment that Richardson Hitchins was superior to him.
- Tensions flared at today's press conference when Bill Haney interjected to defend his son against Paro's accusations. Haney dismissed the claims, insisting he targeted elite names and finalized terms with Paro once other negotiations stalled out.
- The WBO and IBF belts await Paro, but he must address technical holes exposed by Hitchins. If Haney exploits familiar sparring flaws, Paro must adapt immediately to avoid another professional defeat.
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