The launch of Matchroom Boxing Down Under kicks off in September with an all-Australian battle.
Super light Liam Paro (22-0, 13 KOs) and Brock Jarvis (20-0, 18 KOs) will fight to decide is the nation’s best 140lb boxer and the winner will have a chance to win the world title in the future.
Given the growing Australian influence in the Matchroom arena, led by WBA Women’s Bantamweight champion Ebanie Bridges, promoter Eddie Hearn has been eager to host a show in the country for a while. time.
Hearn said in a press release:
“I am delighted to kick off this new era for Matchroom in Australia,”
“Australian fans are passionate about sport and boxing is on the rise here, so I have no doubt they will embrace the fight nights we have hosted and create the nights with us. unforgettable show this country as one of the important sports players globally. “
“To have great nights, you need to have an interesting fight and our first main event, Down Under, promises to be explosive. Liam and Brock are just in the thick of it and the winner will be at the top to hunt for a World Championship fight later this year. “
Paro is risking his No. 1 contender with the WBO, but the 26-year-old has dismissed the threat from Jarvis.
“My rankings speak for themselves, I didn’t take a shortcut to get here,” Paro said. “I don’t lose to someone who’s not on my level. His team would quickly realize that they had done the wrong thing by chasing a fight with me. On the night of the teamfight, I’ll show you why I’m ranked no 1.”
“Matchroom boxing is the biggest advertising agency in the world and it’s great that they come to Australia,” says Jarvis who fought from 118lbs to 135lbs. “I’m really proud and excited to be at their first event here and I look forward to performing for everyone.”
Unbeatable featherweight talents Skye Nicolson (4-0) and heavyweight Demsey McKean (21-0, 13 KOs) have also been added to the cards with details to be revealed during a press conference later in the day. now.
