Lewis Croker vs Paddy Donovan: Rematch for the Vacant IBF World Title.

Lewis Croker and Paddy Donovan Ready for the Rematch

According to The Sun: Lewis Croker and Paddy Donovan meet again in the ring after a controversial first fight.

In March of this year, 28-year-old Croker won the eliminator for the IBF title through a dramatic disqualification of his opponent.

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Donovan, 26, attempted to knock out his opponent in the eighth round but received a penalty from the referee.

The referee decided that the punch took place after the bell and disqualified him after having already deducted points for illegal elbow and head work.

Donovan contested this decision, and the IBF gave him a chance for revenge.

The winner of this fight will also receive the IBF World Title in the welterweight division, as Jaron 'Boots' Ennis has vacated this title.

When is the Fight Between Croker and Donovan?

• The fight will take place on Saturday, September 13th.
• The event starts at 7:00 PM BST.
• The entrances of the boxers into the ring are scheduled for around 10:20 PM BST.
• The venue is the Windsor Park Stadium in Belfast.

How Can You Watch the Fight Between Croker and Donovan?

• All competitions will be streamed live on DAZN, which is available in over 200 countries.
• Alternatively, you can follow the events through the LIVE blog from SunSport.

Who Else is on the Card?

• Lewis Croker vs Paddy Donovan
• Ishmael Davis vs Koimina Agiyarko
• Tyrone McKenna vs Dylan Moran
• Molly McCann vs Kate Radomska
• Pat Brown vs Austin Nnamdi
• Aaron Bowen vs Carlos Miguel Runner

What Do Lewis Croker and Paddy Donovan Say?

Croker admitted that he felt disrespectful about the way he won the last fight: 'Yeah, I really feel that way, but that's okay.'

'I've never been in this situation, so I feel I will surprise a lot of people at the celebration.'

'To beat Paddy, I have to be better in every aspect. Paddy will be the best opponent I have ever fought. I need to show my best performance on the 13th.'

Donovan said: 'It's hard to forget this fight. It's not just a fight, but its consequences. When you leave the ring, emotions run high and I see different reactions from the crowd.'

'This part of my journey is unusual for many boxers.'

'You either win fairly, or you lose fairly. Either you get a KO or you get knocked out and just move on.'

'That was a fight I basically won, but didn’t get the result. That's how I felt deep inside.'

Given the rapidly growing interest in boxing in Ukraine and around the world, this rematch has become a major topic of discussion. The boxers will not only fight for the title but will also try to prove their sporting honor after the controversial decision in the first fight. The fight promises to be a real duel of two characters, each of whom wants to confirm their ambitions on an international level.