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‘This Is My Time’: Paddy Donovan Makes Bold Prediction for Lewis Crocker Clash

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‘This Is My Time’: Paddy Donovan Makes Bold Prediction for Lewis Crocker Clash

Published on March 1, 2025

Lewis Crocker vs Paddy Donovan on March 1 will headline the Matchroom Boxing “Point of Pride” card at the SSE Arena in Belfast, Northern Ireland, live on DAZN. The fascinating all-Irish welterweight main event will be an IBF title final eliminator, with both putting their undefeated records on the line. Ahead of fight night, Donovan spoke to Colm McGuigan at iFL TV, discussing how he was feeling and revealed his prediction for the main event.

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Crocker (20-0, 11 KOs) toughed it out last time, narrowly beating Conah Walker, while Donovan (14-0, 11 KOs) stopped Lewis Ritson in his previous fight.

Paddy Donovan vs Lewis Crocker is a huge Limerick vs Belfast clash and a great fight for Irish fans. When speaking to iFL TV, “The Real Deal” expressed his confidence ahead of fight night: “I’m feeling fantastic. The weight is made. Get on the scale now for the crowd and get ready to rock tomorrow (March 1),” said Donovan.

When asked about the magnitude of the fight, Donovan said: “Yeah, it’s a big fight for Irish fans. It’s a massive event for the country, so to be a part of it is great.”

Donovan was asked how he sees the fight going: “I’ll knock Lewis Crocker out, simple as.”

He added: “This is my time, and no one is gonna take it from me.”

Paddy Donovan vs Lewis Crocker Full Fight Card

Paddy Donovan vs Lewis Crocker
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Kurt Walker vs Leon Woodstock
Tommy McCarthy vs Steven Ward
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Shauna Browne vs Elif Nur Turhan
Jack O’Neill vs Mohammed Wako
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Stay with Big Fight Weekend for coverage of Crocker vs Donovan, including results and video highlights, and post-fight analysis.

Ricky Carroll

Freelance Writer and Digital Marketer, spending most of his time waiting for Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk II. Also watches YouTube videos of Lennox Lewis fights on a daily basis.