Karen Chukhadzhian vs Paddy Donovan: Prediction and fight card for May 15 clash

Big Fight Weekend brings you our prediction, the full fight card, and streaming information ahead of Karen Chukhadzhian vs Paddy Donovan at the SAP-Arena, Mannheim. The entire card will be promoted by EMX Sports, live on DAZN. The main event will be in the welterweight division.

Karen Chukhadzhian vs Paddy Donovan fight details

Date: Friday, May 15, 2026.

Venue: SAP-Arena, Mannheim.

Start time: 20:05 GMT (Sunday) / 15:05 ET.

Undercard fight to watch: Devrin Gokduman vs. Franklyn Dwomoh.

Current main event odds: Chukhadzhian 4/6, Donovan 5/4, Draw 16/1.

Karen Chukhadzhian recent form

Chukhadzhian (26-3, 14 KOs) suffered his third career defeat and second against Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis. Since that 2024 defeat, the Ukrainian has bounced back to winning ways, beating Cristian Javier Ayala and Joel Marcos Mafauad. 

Paddy Donovan recent form

Donovan (14-2, 11 KOs) enjoyed an impressive amateur career and was working his way towards a world title before losing consecutive fights to Lewis Crocker, leading to this IBF welterweight title eliminator against Chukhadzhian. Should The Real Deal win, he will be the mandatory to face the winner of Crocker vs Liam Paro.

Karen Chukhadzhian vs Paddy Donovan prediction

Chukhadzhian is not an easy opponent. He had moments of success against Ennis, especially in the rematch. He possesses good movement and picks his punches well. He keeps his work rate high and will keep the pressure on Donovan, who will need to make the Ukrainian second-guess his work.

The Irish southpaw is a huge talent. He possesses impressive hand speed and great movement, which he showcased even in the defeats to Crocker. Donovan also carries impressive power. His shot selection is one of his best assets, and under the tutelage of Andy Lee, he has gone on to a new level. The two defeats to Crocker make this a must-win, as three consecutive defeats would be unthinkable for the 27-year-old.

Looking at the attributes of both, we are backing Donovan to use his movement and shot selection to get the unanimous decision win.

Karen Chukhadzhian vs Paddy Donovan full fight card

• Karen Chukhadzhian vs Paddy Donovan, 12 rounds, IBF welterweight eliminator
• Emanuel Odiase vs Nick Webb, 10 rounds, heavyweights
• Peter Kadiru vs Senad Gashi, 10 rounds, heavyweights
• Viktor Jurk vs Edwin Castillo, 8 rounds, heavyweights
• Devrin Gokduman vs Franklyn Dwomoh, 10 rounds, lightweights
• Nelvie Tiafack vs Mateus Munhoz Da Penha, 6 rounds, heavyweight
• Aleksander Okafor vs Elija Ulkuseven, 10 rounds, cruiserweights
• Olowule Jan Coisek vs Shae Green, 6 rounds, middleweights
• Edmon Avagyan vs Patrick Fiala, 4 rounds, cruiserweights

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