Cairns next for title-chasing Liam

Liam Wilson, the Redcliffe-born, Lawnton-based boxer, is heading north in his quest for a third world title fight.

The 29-year-old will take on Argentinian Ayrton Gimenez in a WBO super-featherweight bout at Cairns Convention Centre on June 25.

Wilson, who trains at All Star Boxing Academy in Pine Rivers Showgrounds, has won 15 of his 18 professional fights, with four knockouts and is ranked four by the WBO.

He has won all three previous fights against Argentinians and faces Gimenez, 26, who has won 22 of his 23 contests, four by KO, and is 15^th in the WBO ranks.

Victory in North Queensland will move Wilson, who lives at Caboolture, closer to a possible rematch with champion Emanuel Navarrete.

Two years ago, Navarrete was given 27 seconds (rather than 10) after being knocked down by Wilson and losing his mouthguard. The Mexican recovered to win the fight.

“I’ve put in a lot of hard work in the gym,” Wilson said on Fox Sports Main Event announcement of the Cairns contest.

“I’m training to 100 per cent and getting ready for a tough fight … and hopefully something big at the end of this year.”

George Rose, CEO of No Limit Boxing, who is putting on the show in Cairns, said: “There’s a lot that sits on the back end of this fight.

“I’d love to see Liam get a few wins and I’d love to get Navarette out here at the end of the year - and introduce him to Australia.”

Sharing top billing in Cairns will be Aussie Liam Paro taking on American Johnathan Navarro. The fights will be on Fox Sports and Kayo.