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
