Crocker vs. Donovan for IBF world title on September 13

Lewis Crocker (21-0, 11 KOs) will face Paddy Donovan (14-1, 11 KOs) on September 13 in Belfast for vacant IBF World welterweight title.

It will be the second fight between them. In the first fight Donovan was disqualified in round eight for flooring Crocker after the bell. Donovan was leading clear on points. Donovan team complained and it was ordered an immediate rematch. The first fight was IBF eliminator. The rematch will be for IBF title. Title became vacant after Jaron Ennis (34-0, 30 KOs) decided to move to superwelteweight division.

“It’s official! The highly anticipated rematch between Lewis Crocker and Paddy Donovan for the IBF World Welterweight Title heads to the Clearer Twist National Stadium at Windsor Park on September 13”, it was announced by Matchroom Boxing.