Crocker vs Donovan R11
Andy Lee tells Donovan that he has to win the last two rounds to guarantee a comeback victory.
Donovan is the busier man but they’re not landing flush and they are doing no damage to Crocker.
Every time Donovan lands, Crocker shakes his head to show he’s not hurt.
If the judges pick Donovan it will be down to Crocker’s inactivity.
Crocker vs Donovan R10
Donovan’s southpaw jab helps him take control of the last three rounds.
Crocker is hesitating and delaying too much. And then he cracks a peach of a right hand, to prove his high-risk plan is still working.
Donovan is peppering Crocker with punches but his high guard is catching them.
Crocker vs Donovan R9
Left hooks violently echanged, Crocker goes over the top and Donovan whips to the midriff.
Donovan pumps his first as the bell goes but that’s got to be in hope rather than knowledge.
Crocker is not landing those big counters anymore, so Donovan is nicking punches and rounds.
It’s making it a very close finish.
Crocker vs Donovan R8
Crocker over extends with a right hand and Donovan clips him with a left hook.
But it’s another tight round to call and the home fans will be raving about Crocker’s work.
Donovan’s corner are telling him he’s ahead on the cards but he cannot afford to coast.
Crocker corner tell their man to mix the levels, head and body now.
Crocker vs Donovan R8
Lewis Crocker has stunned Belfast with his gameplan and conviction
Crocker vs Donovan R7
Lewis Crocker has put on a masterclass in Belfast.
Two knockdowns to the good after a clinic in counter punching.
Six months ago, Donovan bossed the original bout but he lost on a DQ.
Crocker entered the rematch the underdog, but he’s showing bark and bite and brain and brawn.
BELFAST, NORTHERN IRELAND – SEPTEMBER 13: Lewis Crocker knocks down Paddy Donovan for the second time during the IBF World Welterweight Title fight between Lewis Crocker and Paddy Donovan at Windsor Park on September 13, 2025 in Belfast, Northern Ireland. (Photo by Charles McQuillan/Getty Images)
