Paddy Donovan: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Boxing News / Fights Around The World / September 8

Lewis Crocker vs. Paddy Donovan 2: Preview, Betting Odds & Fight Card

One of the most anticipated rematches in 2025 takes place on Saturday in what is an already loaded boxing weekend. Undefeated welterweight contender Lewis Crocker (21-0, 11 KOs) will face Paddy Donovan (14-1, 11 KOs) for the vacant IBF welterweight title at Windsor Park in Belfast, Ireland, live on DAZN.

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’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 / July 24

Matchroom Boxing Announce Historic All-Irish World Title Fight for September 13

Matchroom Boxing have announced what many in boxing have been waiting for. Paddy Donovan vs Lewis Crocker 2 is set for September 13 at the Clearer Twist National Stadium, at Windsor Park, Belfast.

Lewis Crocker and Paddy Donovan to meet again in historic all-Irish world-title fight

Their rematch will take place at Windsor Park, Belfast, on 13 September, this time for the IBF welterweight world title.

Boxing News / KO on SI / July 18

Keith Sullivan Raises Red Flags On Pacquiao’s Return: ‘I Pray the Proper Testing Was Done’

Boxing lawyer and manager Keith Sullivan has raised concerns about Manny Pacquiao's return to the ring. Sullivan is an interested observer heading into this big boxing weekend given his own ties to one of the welterweight division's rising stars.

Lewis Crocker and Paddy Donovan edge closer to fighting for world title in rematch

The Irish duo, whose original bout ended in controversy, are next in line with current beltholder ‘Boots’ Ennis set to move up in weight.

Boxing News / Athlon Sports / March 28

It Is A Win For Donovan As IBF Grants Him Rematch After Controversial Disqualification

Paddy Donovan has been awarded a rematch against Lewis Crocker after his contentious disqualification in their IBF crown eliminator match in Belfast earlier this month.

IBF order world-title eliminator rematch between Crocker and Donovan

The original fight ended in controversial circumstances when Paddy Donovan was disqualified in the eighth round.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / March 27

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 / Bloody Knockout / March 3

Paddy Donovan officially launches appeal over Lewis Croker DQ after controversial finish

Paddy Donovan has officially filed paperwork appealing his controversial loss to Lewis Crocker on Saturday night. The Limerick native had multiple points deducted in his Belfast headliner with Lewis Crocker over the weekend.