Lewis Crocker and Paddy Donovan clash for the IBF world welterweight title in Belfast
Lewis Crocker and Paddy Donovan are set to go head-to-head in a historic night for Irish sport.
In an unprecedented event, two men from the island of Ireland will be battling each other for a world title, with the recently vacated IBF welterweight title by Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis up for grabs.
This bout comes six months after Donovan was disqualified for hitting Crocker post-bell at the end of the eighth round. He also had points deducted by referee Marcus McDonell for elbow and head use.
However, the Limerick southpaw dominated the contest and enters the rematch as the overwhelming favourite to emerge victorious.
The undercard is packed with Irish talent, featuring Tyrone McKenna and Dylan Moran in their own rematch, while Caoimhin Agyarko takes on Leeds’ Ishmael Davis, reports the Irish Mirror.
The BUI super bantamweight title will be contested when Ruadhan Farrell defends against Matthew Boreland, with Jim Donovan, a cousin of Paddy, and Co Antrim native Kyle Smith making their professional debuts.
Co Down’s Donagh Keary will have his fourth pro bout, less than six months after making his debut at Madison Square Garden.
Here’s everything you need to know about the event:.
Event details
Windsor Park hosts the event on Saturday, September 13.
Start time
The first bout is expected to commence at 4.30pm.
Main event time
Ring walks for the much-anticipated rematch between Lewis Crocker and Paddy Donovan are set to kick off before 10.20pm.
TV channel information
DAZN will broadcast the event live, with their coverage of the main card commencing at 7pm. You can subscribe to DAZN here.
The prelims start at 4.30pm and will be aired on Matchroom Boxing’s YouTube channel.
Full card
Jim Donovan vs Lucas BarabaszMiddleweight Contest4 x 3-minute rounds
Followed byKyle Smith vs Connor MeanwellSuper-Middleweight Contest4 x 3-minute rounds
Followed byAaron Bowen vs Carlos Miguel RonnerMiddleweight Contest8 x 3-minute rounds
Followed byDonagh Keary vs Caine SinghSuper Bantamweight Contest4 x 3-minute rounds
Followed byRuadhan Farrell vs Matthew BorelandIrish Super Bantamweight Title10 x 3-minute rounds
MAIN CARD: LIVE ON DAZN AT 7PM
Molly McCann vs Kate RodomskaSuper Bantamweight Contest6 x 2-minute rounds
Followed byPatrick Brown vs Austin NnmadiCruiserweight Contest8 x 3-minute rounds
Followed byTyrone McKenna vs Dylan MoranWelterweight Contest10 x 3-minute rounds
Followed byIshmael Davis vs Caoimhin AgyarkoWBA Continental Super Welterweight Title12 x 3-minute rounds
Followed byLewis Crocker vs Paddy DonovanIBF World Welterweight Title12 x 3-minute rounds
Quotes corner
Lewis Crocker: “The way things worked out last time, I just feel like the stars have aligned for me this time round. We’re approaching 20,000 fans here in Belfast – who would have dreamt this to actually happen?
“So, for me, Saturday cannot come quick enough. I want to thank everyone behind the scenes who has made this happen. It really is a boyhood dream. The last fight was massive, even before the result happened. So, going into this one it’s a great stage for both of us and it’s what you get into Boxing for.
“I just can’t wait to silence all the doubters. I know I am a much better fighter than what I showed last time and on Saturday night, without a doubt, I will show that. I believe, without a doubt, that I knock Paddy Donovan out.”
Paddy Donovan: “I’ve worked extremely hard in the gym and I know it is my time. I’m looking fantastic and it comes off the training camp that we had and the things we’ve been working on in the gym. My confidence is through the roof and you are going to see on Saturday night just how good I am.
“Look, Lewis is a good fighter – I’m not going to take that away from him. He does a lot of things well. But he also makes a lot of mistakes. I just think I can capitalise on those mistakes that he makes.
“I think I’m a better puncher, that I have more skill, I’ve got more heart, and I’ve got a better engine. I’m better in every single department than Lewis”.
Betting odds
Lewis Crocker win: 9/2
Paddy Donovan win: 1/6
Draw: 16/1
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