Liam Paro’s team SLAM Tim Tsyzu as they eye off world title bout against George Kambosos: ‘We’re not blessed with the famous last names’

Liam Paro’s team has taken a dig at compatriot Tim Tszyu as they begin discussions with George Kambosos’ management to set up a potential State of Origin-style showdown.

Queensland’s Paro looks to defend his IBF super-lightweight title against talented New Yorker Richardson Hitchens this weekend in Puerto Rico.

But after that, he’s looking to take on former king of the lightweight division Kambosos in mid-2025.

‘There’s not been a bigger fight since the Green-Mundine rivalry, so it’s a no-brainer,’ Paro told News Corp.

‘It’s respectful, and we’ve always supported each other through our careers. We’ve both done it the hard way, the proper way.

‘We’ve earned our stripes, so it’s just going to line up for a blockbuster and the Aussie fans are gonna win, that’s for sure.

Paro, who defends his IBF super-lightweight title this weekend, says he did it the hard way and  wasn’t blessed with a famous last name

‘We’re not blessed with the famous last names, and we’ve made our own way and our own mark on the sport, which I believe will make it even better when it’s all done.

‘We’re lucky to have fought all over the world, so to square off in Australia is going to be unbelievable.

‘It’s going to happen in the near future for sure.’

Paro’s manager Angelo Di Carlo said the showdown would be the biggest domestic bout since Anthony Mundine’s fight with Danny Green back in 2006.

‘I’ve had some talks with Lou and they are keen on the fight with Liam,’ Di Carlo said. ‘Liam Paro versus Kambosos would be a huge fight for Australia.

‘It would be the biggest Australian fight since Mundine-Green. There would be nothing close to it.

‘Both of them have done it the hard way. They haven’t had the support that Tim Tszyu has had. They’ve had to fight overseas and win overseas in big fights.

‘Both parties have tentatively agreed that they are happy to fight, so now it’s just a matter of timing.’

Paro is looking to take on former king of the lightweight division George Kambosos in mid-2025

Tim Tszyu is expected to make a return to the ring early next year

Tszyu, who is coming off a brutal stoppage defeat in his IBF championship bout against Bakhram Murtazaliev, is expected to return to the ring early next year.

Michael Zerafa, who has his own history with Tszyu, thinks the time is right for the pair to settle unfinished business. 

‘Between February and March 2025 would be an ideal time. Tim needs to spend with his family and re-group over Christmas and then will give the fight fans what they want,’ he told Sky News.

‘If it goes ahead, it will be grouse. I’m coming off a win his coming off two losses. It’s what Australia wants.

‘If he was to lose a third fight in a row, I’m the guy that can end him once and for all.’