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Crocker, Donovan, and the tiny margins between a lifelong dream and landmine hopscotch

A split-second tangling of legs means that Lewis Crocker has hit the big leagues and Paddy Donovan faces a tricky rebuild.

Boxing News / NY Fights / September 13
Crocker Wins Cracker Over Donovan in Rematch

Crocker Wins Cracker Over Donovan in Rematch

Lewis Crocker made history and was crowned the new IBF World Welterweight Champion after edging a nail-biting rematch with Paddy Donovan in an all-Irish showdown.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / September 13

Lewis Crocker vs Paddy Donovan 2 – live results from Windsor Park

On September 13, live from Windsor Park in Belfast, Lewis Crocker vs Paddy Donovan 2 headlines a Matchroom Boxing card. The fight will be for the vacant IBF welterweight world title live on DAZN.

Boxing News / Sporting News / September 13

Unfinished Business - Lewis Crocker vs Paddy Donovan 2 weights, running order, ringwalk times

Lewis Crocker and Paddy Donovan have unfinished business to attend to tonight in Belfast. All the weights, running order, ringwalk times and quotes can be found here.

Boxing News / Sporting News / September 13

Leave the fighting to Crocker and Donovan: Belfast the perfect place for historic Irish boxing night

Lewis Crocker and Paddy Donovan's fight for the vacant IBF welterweight crown is the first world title bout in history to be contested by two Irishmen.

Boxing News / NY Fights / September 12

Lewis Crocker vs Paddy Donovan 2: The Dramatic Story So Far

Lewis Crocker of Belfast, Northern Ireland (21-0, 11 KOs) will take on Paddy Donovan of Limerick, Ireland (14-1, 11 KOs) on Saturday when the pair compete for the vacant IBF World Welterweight title.

Rugby News / The42 / September 12

'One more sleep and I can do everyone a favour and put that arrogant **** to sleep'

Lewis Crocker and Paddy Donovan have made weight and fired their last verbal shots ahead of Saturday night’s world-title shodown.

Boxing News / Sporting News / September 12

Lewis Crocker vs. Paddy Donovan 2 undercard: Complete list of fights before 2025 IBF welterweight boxing title rematch

Lewis Crocker and Paddy Donovan meet once again after their controversial first fight in March. This time, the IBF welterweight title is on the line.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / September 11

Lewis Crocker vs. Paddy Donovan 2 press conference quotes and fight prediction

Lewis Crocker (21-0, 11 KOs) and Paddy Donovan (14-1, 11 KOs) will soon face each other in a rematch. Their bout headlines a Matchroom Boxing card at the Clearer Twist National Stadium at Windsor Park in Belfast, Northern Ireland.

Boxing News / Fights Around The World / September 10

Lewis Crocker vs. Paddy Donovan 2: Who Wins? 

History will be made at Belfast’s Windsor Park on Saturday, September 13, when Irish pair Lewis Crocker (21-0, 11 KOs) and Paddy Donovan (14-1, 11 KOs) meet in a rematch of their controversial March contest.

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Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / September 8

Lewis Crocker vs. Paddy Donovan 2 – Preview, betting odds and fight card

On Saturday, September 13, at Windsor Park, Belfast, Lewis Crocker vs Paddy Donovan 2 will headline a Matchroom Boxing card live on DAZN. This highly anticipated rematch will be for the vacant IBF welterweight title.

Boxing News / Bloody Knockout / July 28
Lewis Crocker could be ‘a happy man for life’ as first all-Irish world title clash looms after Paddy Donovan’s shock DQ

Lewis Crocker could be ‘a happy man for life’ as first all-Irish world title clash looms after Paddy Donovan’s shock DQ

Lewis Crocker’s first fight with Paddy Donovan ended in shock fashion as Donovan was disqualified. Paddy Donovan was minutes away from the greatest night of his career as he was coasting to a victory over Lewis Crocker, even with two point deductions for use of his head.

Boxing News / Fights Around The World / July 25

Lewis Crocker vs. Paddy Donovan 2 Set For September 13 In Belfast

Lewis Crocker and Paddy Donovan will rematch for the vacant IBF Welterweight World Title at the Clearer Twist National Stadium at Windsor Park in Belfast on Saturday September 13, shown live worldwide on DAZN.

Boxing News / NY Fights / July 24

Lewis Crocker-Paddy Donovan 2 Rematch Set for September 13

Lewis Crocker and Paddy Donovan will rematch for the vacant IBF Welterweight World Title at the Clearer Twist National Stadium at Windsor Park in Belfast on Saturday, September 13, shown live worldwide on DAZN.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / March 27
Paddy Donovan vs Lewis Crocker Rematch: IBF Decision

Paddy Donovan vs Lewis Crocker Rematch: IBF Decision

On March 1 at the SSE Arena in Belfast, Paddy Donovan vs Lewis Crocker headlined a Matchroom Boxing card. It was a dramatic main event full of mesmerising boxing and point deductions.

Boxing News / Athlon Sports / March 11

‘He Was Losing This Fight. He Was On The Verge Of Being Stopped’ Says Tony Bellew About Lewis Crocker

On March 1, it was a game like no other. Topping the card was the battle of two unbeaten welterweights, Lewis Crocker as well as Paddy Donovan. The bout was unique.

Boxing News / Athlon Sports / February 27
Lewis Crocker Vs Paddy Donovan Fight In An All-Irish IBF Welterweight Eliminator

Lewis Crocker Vs Paddy Donovan Fight In An All-Irish IBF Welterweight Eliminator

By Phoebe Awiti Lewis Crocker and Paddy Donovan will headline a night of boxing action in Belfast this Saturday at The SSE Arena, in a final eliminator for the IBF World Welterweight Title.

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