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'New and improved' Crocker ready for Paro test

'New and improved' Crocker ready for Paro test
BBC Sport Wednesday 17 June 2026, 11:23 UTC 1 min read
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IBF welterweight champion Lewis Crocker says he is "looking forward to showing my new and improved self" when he makes the first defence of his title against Liam Paro in Brisbane on 24 June.

IBF welterweight champion Lewis Crocker says he is "looking forward to showing my new and improved self" when he makes the first defence of his title against Liam Paro in Brisbane on 24 June.
Crocker (PERSON) Paro (LOCATION) IBF (ORG) Lewis Crocker (PERSON) Liam Paro (PERSON) Brisbane (LOCATION)
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