LEWIS CROCKER and Paddy Donovan will engage in another heavy-hitting slugfest this weekend – and SunSport can reveal the EXACT time this headline bout will get underway.
Donovan was left in disbelief when the pair last squared up as referee Marcus McDonnell disqualified the Irishman for delivering a big right hand after the bell in the eighth round.
Paddy Donovan got disqualified in the first encounter
The dramatic conclusion resulted in confusion as Donovan thought he had secured a knockout win before realising his dreams of winning the welterweight IBF title had been shattered.
Speaking after the fight, Donovan said: “We’re going to appeal the decision and I want an automatic rematch right on the spot.”
He never got his wish on the night, but fast forward six months later, these two titans get to go at it once again at the top of a huge bill.
And for the fans who would rather skip the undercard, SunSport can let you know what time the main event will start.
What is the exact fight start time for Lewis Crocker vs Paddy Donovan 2?
- Ring-walks for Lewis Crocker vs Paddy Donovan 2 are scheduled to start at approximately 10:20pm BST.
- This means that the huge headline bout will likely begin around 15 minutes later – 10:35pm BST
- However, timings could change depending on the length of the undercard fights.
- Crocker vs Donovan 2 will take place on Saturday, September 13 and fans can watch it exclusively on DAZN .
- Windsor Park in Belfast, Ireland is the chosen venue for this thrilling event and it can host approximately 18,500 spectators.
Lewis Crocker vs Paddy Donovan 2 - All the info
WINDSOR PARK will host one of the biggest boxing nights in Irish history as rivals Lewis Crocker and Paddy Donovan meet again THIS WEEKEND.
Almost 20,000 people are set to pack into the stadium to watch the highly-anticipated rematch between Belfast’s own Crocker and Limerick’s Donovan.
Their first fight ended in massive drama as Donovan was disqualified for punching Crocker after the bell after round eight.
He had already been docked points in rounds six and eight for illegal use of his elbow and head.
With tensions boiling over – and a world title also now on the line – we could be in line for one of the best fights of the year.
Here’s everything you need to know…
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Who else is on the card?
There will be another huge title fight on the card to accompany the main event.
- Lewis Crocker vs Paddy Donovan 2 (IBF welterweight world title)
- Ishmael Davis vs Caoimhin Agyarko (Super-welterweight bout)
- vs Dylan Moran (Welterweight bout)
- Molly McCann vs Kate Radomska (Bantamweight bout)
- Pat Brown vs Austine Bbandi (Cruiserweight bout)
- Matthew Boreland vs Ruadhan Farrell (Irish super-bantamweight title)
What has been said?
Lewis Crocker has acknowledged that he will need to perform a lot better than he did in the first bout.
And the Irishman opened up on whether he felt he deserved the win.
During Matchroom’s “Make The Days Count” show, Crocker said: “Did it feel like a victory that night? Absolutely not.
“I took no pride in that whatsoever. It didn’t feel like a loss either.”
“I would always dwell on that night if I didn’t run it back with Paddy so it was important that it had to be made,” he said.
“Honestly, hand on heart, it was the first call that I made to my manager next day to get that fight made.
“I have another opportunity here to make the wrongs right this time. If I’m to win this fight, I have to put on a performance of my life.”
