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CROCKER-DONOVAN II: INSIDE LOOK AT FIRST FACE-OFF IN BELFAST
PhilBoxing.com
Wed, 10 Sep 2025
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, arrived in a confident fashion and attempted to tease the hometown man ahead of their rematch this weekend – live worldwide on DAZN.
“He’s done,” smiled Donovan, as he exited the exchange with his entourage.
Crocker refused to rise to the bait, however. Responding to Donovan’s goading, he retorted with a quip about his rival’s new, plaited hairstyle and insisted he was ready for the biggest bout of his career with the IBF World Welterweight Championship on the line
“My camp has been good,” a calm, and composed, Crocked said.
Donovan responded by tickling Crocker’s ribs, saying: “That’s not what I heard, kid. It’s all over for you. Once and for all, I will put it to bed. It’s a big night for you, Lewis, in Belfast, A big, big night kid.”
Fight Week continues on Wednesday at the Public Workouts, which begin from 4pm local time.
Molly McCann will be on display as she prepares for her professional boxing debut against Kate Rodomska. Cruiserweight sensation Pat Brown features too along with Tyrone McKenna and Dylan Moran, plus Ishamel Davis and Caoimhín Agyarko ahead of their respective duels.
Full Fight Week event details are listed below. For the latest updates, follow @matchroomboxing on social media.
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