Liam Crocker heads Down Under to lock horns with Liam Paro on away soil this week. The Northern Irish boxer is set to make the first defence of the IBF welterweight title he picked up in September with a split decision victory over Paddy Donovan. Crocker defends his IBF welterweight title on away soilGettyCrocker (22-0) was ordered to defend his red and gold strap by the IBF earlier this year after Donovan pulled out of a final eliminator bout with Paro to determine the next mandatory contender. After both sides were unable to reach an agreement, Paro’s promoter, No Limit, won a purse bid to stage the fight in the challenger’s home state of Queensland.Paro (27-1) is currently riding a two-fight winning streak after experiencing the highs and lows of a turbulent 2024.In June, Paro snatched the IBF super lightweight title from divisional boogeyman Subriel Matias, before dropping the belt six months later to Richardson Hitchins.Now feeling like a ‘new man’ at 147lbs, Paro is aiming to become a two-weight world champion.Crocker vs Paro: Date and venueCrocker and Paro are set to square off over 12 rounds on Wednesday, June 24, at the Pat Rafter Arena in the Australian suburb of Tennyson. Crocker vs Paro: Start time and where to watchAll of the action is being broadcast on Fox Sports Australia, with the prelims getting underway at 8am British Standard Time (5pm AEST and 3am EST).The main card will then follow at 10am BST (7pm AEST and 5am EST) before Crocker and Paro make their ringwalks at around 1pm BST (10pm AEST and 8am EST).talkSPORT.com will be covering the event, while any follow-up will be picked up on air. Tune in to talkSPORT through the website via the live stream or find us on DAB digital radio through your smart speaker and on 1089 or 1053 AM.Paro previously held the IBF super lightweight titleGettyDownload and listen to all our live commentaries via the talkSPORT app.Visit talkSPORT BET for all the latest odds and bet boosts for every big event.Subscribe to our talkSPORT YouTube channel for news, views and analysis, plus our regular goals show, and for more, follow us on talkSPORT Facebook and talkSPORT X.Crocker vs Paro: UndercardLewis Crocker vs Liam Paro – IBF welterweight titleDemsey McKean vs Liam Talivaa – Heavyweight Nelson Asofa-Solomana vs George Burgess – HeavyweightLuke Modini vs Peng Qu – CruiserweightRiley Candy vs Nathan Watson – Super middleweight Vegas Larfield vs Shamal Ram Anuj – FeatherweightJack Javed vs Lance MacDonald – Super welterweight Stevan Ivic vs Caleb Tialu – Heavyweight Crocker vs Paro: What has been said? Crocker said: “I just feel great at the minute.“I feel like I’m the bigger puncher. Obviously, he’ll go in with more experience in his mind as well, and he’ll be thinking he’s been in better opposition as well. Watch Boxing on DAZN*If you click a link in this boxout, we will earn affiliate revenueSign up to DAZN to access the definitive subscription for boxing fans.Upgrade to DAZN Ultimate from just £24.99/month, guaranteeing access to 185+ fights annually, a minimum of 12 pay-per-views at no extra cost, as well as every Lega Serie A match and other elite football access.Alternatively, DAZN Standard is just £15.99/month, with the caveat you will have to pay for pay-per-view events.Click here to sign up.“But I don’t believe that he’s been in with a fighter like myself.”Paro added: “I’m ready to make Australian boxing history.“It’s the kind of moment you dream about as a kid. To fight for another world title at home in Australia is massive, but there’s no easy road here. “Crocker is undefeated and champion for a reason, and he’s coming in full of confidence. “But I’ve built my career the hard way. I’ve travelled the world, fought in hostile environments and already beaten one of the most dangerous champions in boxing. “I truly believe I’m levels above anyone he has faced, and I can’t wait to make history on June 24 in Brisbane.”