Liam Parro knocks out Jarvis in first round

Major promoter Eddie Hahn has declared Australia’s Liam Parro ready for a world title fight after a stunning first-round KO of Brock Jarvis in Brisbane.

Palo, who headlined the first Australian card of Hahn’s Matchroom promotion on Saturday, won his WBO Global Super Lightweight in sensational style by landing a full left photo on the Sydney fighter’s chin. retained the title.

The previously undefeated 24-year-old tried to get back on his feet but never got a chance to fight.

Palo (23-0, 14 KOs) showed why he’s ready to risk his No. 2 WBO ranking and No. 6 IBF ranking with a statement performance coming close to a world title challenge.

Jarvis (20-1, 18 KOs), who had gained weight and was fighting in the eighth division, looked like a bigger man but couldn’t match the speed and accuracy of the smooth southpaw.

Jarvis attempted to harass the 26-year-old Paro with his trademark pressure, but was unable to land too many punches before ending the bout while receiving some fast and accurate blows. .

“There’s been a lot going on in this fight. I’ve had some mouths shut,” Paro said.

“People who didn’t believe me who thought Brock would win know nothing about boxing, so do yourself a favor and educate yourself.

Hahn described the finish as one of the knockouts of the year and said Paro made a statement to the world.

“It was a truly, truly world-class performance and an incredible knockout that will be played over and over again around the world over the next few days.

“He is ready to fight for the world championship.

“Josh Taylor will fight Jack Caterroll and he (Paro) looks like a must for the winner.

“If they want to leave, it’s Liam Paro against Teofimo Lopez and I’ll do everything in my power to bring that to Australia.

In the co-main event, world-ranked Australian heavyweight Demsey McKean (22-0, 14 KO) defeated Germany’s Patrick Corte (18-2-1, 15 KO) in a messy match in Round 3. Scored a knockout.

There were a lot of holds and pushes, but McKean worked his body well and landed some good uppercuts.

An exhausted Corte buckled on a few shots, McKean pushed him a bit midway through, and the German was unable to beat the count.

2018 Commonwealth Games gold medalist at the Tokyo Olympian Skye Nicholson (5-0) won the vacant Commonwealth Boxing Council featherweight title, beating compatriot Christina Jacobs (6-4) to 10 by unanimous decision. Earned round points.