Lewis Crocker and Paddy Donovan stood toe-to-toe tonight in the very spot they will collide in this Saturday in the opening Face-Off to launch their historic Fight Week. Belfast’s own Crocker – headlining at the Clearer Twist National Stadium at Windsor Park where he grew up just yards away – kept a cool counsel as rival Donovan, from Limerick, […]

Eddie Hearn, Matchroom Sport Chairman: “Boxing is buzzing right now, and there is nothing like a Belfast fight night, and on Saturday night we have one of the great, great fight nights and an incredible atmosphere. It’s a brilliant main event, a final eliminator for the IBF World Welterweight title, to put the winner in […]

‘The Croc’ one step away from dream World Title shot Belfast favourite Lewis Crocker has accused Welterweight rival Paddy Donovan of underestimating him ahead of their huge all-Irish IBF World Title Final Eliminator at the SSE Arena this Saturday March 1 – shown live worldwide on DAZN.  The Sandy Row native, who picked up two wins against Jose Felix and Conah […]

‘The Real Deal’ predicts stoppage win against Crocker in all-Irish blockbuster Paddy Donovan says he will secure a dream shot at the IBF Welterweight World Title by spectacularly knocking out Lewis Crocker in front of his home support in Saturday’s blockbuster all-Irish showdown at the SSE Arena Belfast – shown live worldwide on DAZN. The undefeated Limerick talent (14-0, […]

Crocker: “I believe I’m the naturally heavy-handed guy. I believe I put you out of there.”Donovan: “I’m going to beat you Lewis. I’m going to beat you down in front of your own town.” Lewis Crocker – Belfast, Northern Ireland – 20-0, 11 KO’s – fighting Paddy Donovan in a Final Eliminator for the IBF Welterweight […]

Eddie Hearn, Matchroom Sport Chairman: “Good afternoon everyone. Welcome to the Europa Hotel here in Belfast. It’s a fantastic turnout today. There’s great noise ahead of a massive fight. March 1st, live on DAZN around the world. Before we speak to the fighters, we just want to thank our partners, and particularly our latest partner […]