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Murray Wenzel

'Monster' plans revealed as Paro launches title defence

A high-profile Australian homecoming is planned if Liam Paro can defend his boxing world title. (Jono Searle/AAP PHOTOS)

Liam Paro has been promised the "monster fight" in Australia he deserves if the country-tough world champion silences another big-talking rival in his first belt defence.

The unbeaten Mackay talent (25-0) will put his IBF super lightweight belt on the line against New Yorker Richardson Hitchins (18-0) in San Juan on Saturday (Sunday AEST).

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