Lewis Crocker promises new look ahead of Liam Paro challenge
Lewis Crocker says he has made significant changes ahead of his IBF welterweight title defence against Liam Paro. The Belfast fighter told BBC Sport he expects to show improvements when he faces the Australian.
“looking forward to showing my new and improved self”
— Lewis Crocker, via BBC Sport
What Lewis Crocker said
Crocker defends his IBF welterweight belt against Paro in what will be a first title defence at 147 pounds. The bout pits two welterweights against each other in a division that has produced several high-profile matchups. Crocker secured the title in his most recent outing.
What it moves
The IBF title holder's statement sets up a welterweight clash that could define both men's positions in the division. Paro will need to adapt to whatever adjustments Crocker has made. The winner stays in the IBF picture at welterweight.
Source: bbc.com. Full Lewis Crocker fight history and recent news at boxingnews.com.
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