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- The International Boxing Federation (IBF) mandated Lewis Crocker to defend his welterweight title against Liam Paro on March 13.
- Crocker, 22-0, had planned an April rematch with Conah Walker after defeating him in June 2024.
- Liam Paro was elevated to No. 2 mandatory challenger after Paddy Donovan withdrew from an eliminator due to illness.
- IBF President Daryl Peoples confirmed the ruling, noting Crocker’s proposed April dates were too late.
