Lewis Crocker vs Paddy Donovan 2 fight details - weights, running order, ringwalks, times, TV channel, quotes, odds, prediction

Lewis Crocker vs Paddy Donovan 2 fight details

Belfast was treated to an almighty preview for Saturday's historic all-Irish IBF World Welterweight Title following an electric Weigh-In this evening at a jam-packed The ICC, live on DAZN .

The noise from the crowd was deafening as Lewis Crocker and Paddy Donovan faced-off for a final time after both successfully hitting the championship weight limit.

In the co-main as Ishmael Davis and Caoimhin Agyarko shared a frosty exchange at the scales, as Tyrone McKenna and Dylan Moran were both raring to go ahead of their rematch on a stacked undercard – which also sees Team GB’s Cruiserweight sensation Pat Brown and the eagerly anticipated professional Boxing debut of Molly McCann.

The official weigh-in results in full and Fight Night running order can be found below.

Prelims: Live on DAZN 4.30pm

Jim Donovan (159.5lbs) Lucas Barabasz (163lbs) 4x3 Middleweight Contest

Kyle Smith (157lbs) Connor Meanwell (155.5lbs) 4x3 Super-Middleweight Contest

Aaron Bowen (163.2lbs) Carlos Miguel Ronner (162.2lbs) 8x3 Middleweight Contest

Donagh Keary (125.3lbs) Caine Singh (125.3lbs) 4x3 Super Bantamweight Contest

Ruadhan Farrell (122lbs) Matthew Boreland (121.7lbs) 10x3 Irish Super Bantamweight Title

Main Card: Live on DAZN 7pm

Molly McCann (121.3lb) Kate Rodomska (118lbs) 6x2 Super Bantamweight Contest

Patrick Brown (204.8lbs) Austin Nnmadi (197.6 lbs) 8x3 Cruiserweight Contest

Tyrone McKenna (149.5lbs) Dylan Moran (149.8lbs) 10x3 Welterweight Contest

Ishmael Davis (153.5lbs) Caoimhin Agyarko (153.3lbs) 12x3 WBA Continental Super Welterweight Title

Main Event 10pm (Approx.)

Lewis Crocker (146.6lbs) Paddy Donovan (145.7lbs) 12x3 IBF World Welterweight Title

Quotes

Lewis Crocker: "The way things worked out last time, I just feel like the stars have aligned for me this time round. We’re approaching 20,000 fans here in Belfast – who would have dreamt this to actually happen?

"So, for me, Saturday cannot come quick enough. I want to thank everyone behind the scenes who has made this happen. It really is a boyhood dream.

"The last fight was massive, even before the result happened. So, going into this one it’s a great stage for both of us and it’s what you get into Boxing for.

"I just can’t wait to silence all the doubters. I know I am a much better fighter than what I showed last time and on Saturday night, without a doubt, I will show that. I believe, without a doubt, that I knock Paddy Donovan out."

Paddy Donovan: "It is my time. First of all, I would like to thank Matchroom Boxing and everyone involved for making this fight possible here in Belfast. I’ve worked extremely hard in the gym and I know it is my time. I’m looking fantastic and it comes off the training camp that we had and the things we’ve been working on in the gym.

"My confidence is through the roof and you are going to see on Saturday night just how good I am. Look, Lewis is a good fighter – I’m not going to take that away from him. He does a lot of things well. But he also makes a lot of mistakes. I just think I can capitalise on those mistakes that he makes.

"I think I’m a better puncher, that I have more skill, I’ve got more heart, and I’ve got a better engine. I’m better in every single department than Lewis and I just can’t wait to turn up on him. As Andy said, I don’t care what Lewis can do or going to try. I’ve worked on a lot of new, specific things in the gym and I am looking the best I have ever been. This time round, it has been even a lot better than the last camp. So, my confidence is great and no matter what Lewis Crocker comes out trying to do, or his gameplan, it will be no good to him.

"When I become World Champion, it’s been a great ride and a great journey, from my amateur days to training with Andy [Lee] to 2019 when I made my debut here in Belfast – in fact, this will be my seventh fight here, so I have practically made it my home. I am delighted to be back here. Some of the best fans in the world are right here in Belfast.

"Let it be with me or against me, the arena or the stadium is always rocking. To be back here and fighting for a World Title, it’s dreams come true. Look, I know who is Lewis is. I know the man Lewis is. I know everything about Lewis. I can read him like a book. You are going to see on Saturday night why I am the better fighter. I am going to become World Champion – and I am going to put an end to Lewis Crocker’s career. I am going to stop Lewis Crocker."

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Betting Odds

5/1 Crocker 2/11 Donovan 22/1 Draw

8/11 Donovan by KO/TKO or DQ 8/1 Crocker by KO/TKO or DQ

Top Tip: 12/1 Donovan Round 6

Prediction

Tim Rickson: "I really feel for Paddy Donovan because he didn't deserve to lose that first fight, in my opinion. It was so loud in that arena that night that I genuinely believe he didn't hear the bell, but it is what it is and it sets up a huge rematch with the IBF world title on the line.

"What was meant to be a 50-50 fight was far from it, as 'The Real Deal' battered 'The Croc' from pillar to post. Crocker's left eye was almost completely closed shut under Donovan's heavy artillery. He has to watch out for that big left hook from Crocker, but once the southpaw gets into his stride, he is sublime. The punches just flow constantly, with speed and power.

"Although I think that Crocker will be better, I also believe that Donovan KOs Crocker within six."