Richardson Hitchins W12 Liam Paro... Brooklyn, New York has a new champion, as Richardson Hitchins went down to Puerto Rico and took the IBF junior welterweight championship away from Australia's Liam Paro. After four close rounds, Hitchins begans working behind a sharp jab and using his superior length to bloody Paro's nose and generally frustrate him. Official scores were 116-112 (twice) for Hitchins, overruling an indefensible 117-111 card for Paro. This was Paro's first title defense after taking the IBF belt away from Subriel Matias. His loss spoiled the dream of an all-Australian title fight between Paro and former world lightweight champion George Kambosos.