Haney-Paro Welterweight Unification Set For December
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Devin Haney will face Liam Paro in a welterweight unification bout on Dec. 19 in San Francisco, Top Rank announced Thursday.
The fight pits two titleholders against each other, with Haney's WBC strap and Paro's IBF belt both at stake. ESPN first reported the matchup.
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What Haney-Paro Unification Means For 147-Pound Division
Haney, a former lightweight undisputed champion, moved up two weight classes earlier this year. The 25-year-old from Las Vegas has not fought since a controversial decision loss to Ryan Garcia in April, a result later changed to a no-contest after Garcia tested positive for a banned substance.
Paro, the Australian champion, won the IBF title by stopping Subriel Matias in June. The 28-year-old has defended the belt once since claiming it.
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The December date puts both fighters back in action before the year ends. San Francisco's Chase Center will host the card.
Reported via:
- ESPN Boxing — Haney-Paro welterweight unification bout set for Dec. 19 in San Fran
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