Boxing Match Preview: Lewis Crocker (21-0-0, 11 KOs) vs. Paddy Donovan (14-1-0, 11 KOs) II

Event & Venue Details

Event: Crocker vs. Donovan II — IBF World Welterweight Title

Venue: Clearer Twist National Stadium at Windsor Park, Belfast, Northern Ireland

Promoter: Matchroom Boxing (Eddie Hearn)

Broadcast: DAZN (global)

Main Card Start: 7:00 PM BST / 2:00 PM ET / 11:00 AM PT

Main Event Ring Walks: Approx. 10:00–10:30 PM BST (5:00–5:30 PM ET)

Injury & Availability Report

Lewis Crocker: No reported injuries. Fully fit after a full camp in Belfast.

Paddy Donovan: No reported injuries. Camp completed in Limerick; focused on discipline after costly fouls in first fight.

Recent Form & Fight History

Lewis Crocker

Last 5: W-W-W-W-W

Most Recent: Win via DQ over Donovan (Mar 2025) — trailed on cards before foul ended bout.

Notable Wins: Conah Walker (UD), Jose Felix (TKO 5)

Style: Pressure fighter with heavy hands, thrives in mid-range exchanges, but can be outboxed by slick movers.

Narrative: Admitted he was losing first fight; motivated to prove legitimacy of unbeaten record.

Paddy Donovan

Last 5: L-W-W-W-W

Most Recent: Loss via DQ to Crocker (Mar 2025) — dominated fight before illegal punch after bell.

Notable Wins: Lewis Ritson (TKO 9), Tom Hill (TKO 4)

Style: Fast, fluid southpaw with sharp counters, high output, and ability to switch angles.

Narrative: Out to avenge only career loss; vows to stay composed and finish the job legally.

First Fight Recap (Mar 2025)

Venue: SSE Arena, Belfast

Flow: Donovan controlled pace, outlanding Crocker, scored a knockdown in Round 8.

Controversy: After the bell to end Round 8, Donovan landed a flush right hand that dropped Crocker again. Referee disqualified Donovan for the foul, awarding Crocker the win.

Betting Trends

Market Lean: Heavy action on Donovan ITD (inside the distance) after dominance in first fight.

Public Sentiment: Donovan seen as superior technician; Crocker’s DQ win viewed as fortunate.

Totals: “Fight to go the distance – No” heavily favoured (around 4/9).

Round Props: Donovan Rounds 7–9 stoppage priced around 10/3; early KO (Rounds 1–6) ~3/1.

FIGHT ODDS

Lewis Crocker                    + 575

Paddy Donovan                – 775

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, September 12, 2025