That is all from us here on a dream night for Australia's Liam Paro, who becomes the new IBF world welterweight champion courtesy of a unanimous decision victory over Lewis Crocker.

It was a close fight that went the whole way, with Paro picking up enough of the early rounds to survive a late onslaught from 'The Croc' in the championship rounds.

It will be back to the drawing board for the Belfast man, who will undoubtedly come again.

You can read David Mohan's report here with reaction to follow on the BBC Sport NI website.

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A close fight goes the way of Liam Paro as Lewis Crocker will now seek to rebuild.

It was close but Crocker will feel he maybe could have done a little more early on, as his big finish was so close to producing the win.

Perhaps the 10th round was the story of this fight as with Crocker becoming more and more dominant.

Paro managed to get back on top with his skills that ultimately saw him home, but the Australian's heart was incredible in the final two rounds when it seemed he was on the way out.

With this being a mandatory defence, a rematch is highly unlikely but who wouldn't want to watch that again? A superb clash of styles that delivered.

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Lewis Crocker speaking on DAZN: "I just want to congratulate Liam on a fantastic fight". You're a true champion and I respect you. Congratulations, mate.

"It was a great fight, respect to Liam. It was a very close fight. I think a bit more could have been done about the holding but congratulations to Liam, he's a fantastic fighter."

Liam Paro speaking on DAZN: "I'm speechless. I had to dig in. Lewis Crocker is a great champion and I respect him. He's a true champion. Lewis Crocker I respect you for life brother, thank you.

"It's been a long road. A long, hard road. I had so many people telling me I couldn't, what now?"

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An unanimous win for Australian Liam Paro and Lewis Crocker is no longer a world champion.

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All three judges' scorecards read 115-113 in favour of the Australian who inflicts a first career defeat on Lewis Crocker.

And breathe!

What a thrilling 36 minutes of action at the Par Rafter Arena, with Crocker finishing the stronger of the two fighters.

However, it was the Australian who started the stronger and might have built up a lead early on.

Official scorecards to come.

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What a 12-round battle!

Liam Paro made the better start as anticipated, but Crocker grew into that and in the championship rounds, seemed on the brink of a stoppage.

Is it enough to retain his title? The cards ought to be close.

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The champion comes out like a man knowing he needs a stoppage, piling the pressure on the Australian who continues to stand firm.

'The Croc' continues to press forward and lands with multiple big shots, drawing more blood from the eye of Liam Paro.

The Belfast man swarms the hometown hero but can't find a way to put him down as the final bell sounds.

A huge final two rounds from the champion, but is it enough to win it on the three judges' scorecards?

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Respect shown at the beginning of the round with a touch of gloves and brief embrace.

The champion again lands with what look like big shots, but the Aussie is weathering the storm and firing back with his own fierce attacks.

There is a brief pause in the action as Crocker seemingly lands on the back of Paro's head, with referee Tony Weeks calling time before the Australian is cleared to continue.

A big Crocker round with just three minutes of action left in Brisbane.

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Paro undoubtedly has produced the better boxing, but Crocker's power has been a huge threat.

We're into the championship rounds now and this seems like it's all to play for.