Pine Rivers boxer wins world championship in resounding fashion

An “out of this world” performance has placed a southeast Queensland boxer among the world’s top featherweight fighters

Liam Wilson celebrates his IBF Super Featherweight World Youth Title win. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

A BOXING coach has been left lost for words at the momentous success of his fighter.

Pine Rivers boxing supremo Liam Wilson put the fight game on notice last month winning the IBF Super Featherweight World Youth Title.

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“It is hard to put into words,” All Star Boxing Academy owner and coach Ben Harrington said.

“It is out of this world that he could do this only five fights into his career.”

Liam Wilson punches Mauro Perouene in the IBF Super Featherweight World Youth Title fight on December 18. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)

Unbeaten in five pro fights after more than 100 as an amateur, Wilson won by unanimous decision in the 10-round “war” against tough-as-nails Argentine Mauro Perouene on the Jeff Horn/Michael Zerafa card at Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre.

Harrington said the gym was elated with the win which now ranks Wilson in the top 15 featherweight fighters in the world.

“Liam dedicated his life to this so seeing him fulfil part of his dream is truly special,” he said.

“It is huge for the gym; we’re a very family-oriented facility so everyone was very proud of him.

“Everyone at the gym watches him fight.”

Liam Wilson lands a blow on Mauro Perouene. (AAP Image/Dan Peled)

The coach was positive only greater success lay ahead for a fighter eagre to advance his already formidable skills.

“He is always improving,” Harrington said.

“There were things that he learnt in that fight that you can’t learn in the gym; he needs to be in the situation.”

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Wilson next fights on February 29 in Melbourne against either a Mexican or Venezuelan opponent.

Harrington put out a “huge shout-out” for Wilson’s sponsors, without whom he would not be able to train full-time.