Liam Paro will defend his IBF junior welterweight title against Richardson Hitchins on December 8. Paro (25-0, 15 KOs) claimed the title with a win over Subriel Matias in June, while Hitchins (18-0, 7 KOs) comes off a controversial victory over Gustavo Lemos. Promoter Eddie Hearn anticipates a thrilling, even matchup.