Lewis Crocker Wins Vacant IBF Welterweight Title Over Paddy Donovan

Lewis Crocker captured the vacant IBF welterweight title in Belfast by split decision over Ireland’s Paddy Donovan, with two knockdowns influencing the 12‑round bout.

• Fight took place on 13 September 2025 at Windsor Park, Belfast.
• Crocker entered 22‑0; Donovan was 14‑2.
• First knockdown in round 3 after a right hand; referee counted it as a slip.
• Second knockdown in round 5, again from a clean right, shifting momentum to Crocker.
• The match ended with a split decision, preserving Crocker’s unbeaten record.
• Victory positions Crocker among the elite in the 147‑lb division and highlights Belfast’s growing boxing profile.

Why it matters: The win elevates Crocker to a prominent contender in a historically deep weight class, setting up future title defenses and reinforcing the city’s reputation for producing world‑class talent.

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