Lewis Crocker vs Paddy Donovan 2 headlines a huge stadium fight in Belfast at Windsor Park for the vacant IBF World Welterweight Title. Check out our betting tips, preview and more ahead of Saturday’s titanic rematch clash.
The first fight was full of controversy, with Crocker being awarded the victory after Donovan was disqualified. That being said, it was ‘Real Deal’ who was well on top in the fight, with many fans believing ‘The Croc’ was gifted the victory.
Whatever happened back in March is now behind us, with all eyes on the rematch this weekend in what is a colossal clash at Belfast’s Windsor Park.
Below is SportsCasting‘s guide to tell you all you need to know when it comes to Saturday’s Crocker vs Donovan rematch for the IBF strap at 147-pounds.
Lewis Crocker vs Paddy Donovan 2 Betting Tips
- Lewis Crocker WIN via KO/TKO @ 8/1
When it comes to betting tips for the Lewis Crocker vs Paddy Donovan rematch this weekend at Windsor Park in Belfast, there is certainly money to be made judging by the latest odds.
Despite winning the first fight via disqualification, Crocker is the overwhelming underdog with boxing betting sites to become world champion in front of his hometown crowd. Odds as wide as 9/2 are available on Crocker just to win the contest.
Donovan on the other hand is the comprehensive 1/7 favourite, given how the first fight played out back in March prior to his disqualification.
‘Real Deal’ was well on top en route to stopping ‘The Croc’, but was disqualified by referee Marcus McDonnell for repeated use of the head and punching after the bell.
There is little to no value in backing the Irishman to win here, which is why we are going with the Belfast man to up his game and get the job done legitimately this time to become world champion in front of his hometown crowd.
It will be a big ask for Crocker given how badly he performed in their first fight back in March, but here at SportsCasting we feel he will make the necessary adjustments and put on a career-best performance this time around.
See below SportsCasting‘s boxing expert’s detailed Crocker vs Donovan 2 betting tip for Saturday’s IBF World Welterweight Title clash at Windsor Park.
Lewis Crocker to WIN via KO/TKO @ 8/1
Judging by the latest odds, it is clear that Paddy Donovan is a fairly handy favourite to beat Lewis Crocker on Saturday, September 13 in Belfast.
Given how sizable an underdog he is, we feel there is great value in backing ‘The Croc’ to win the fight and become the new IBF World Welterweight Champion in the process.
At odds of 8/1 to win via KO/TKO/DQ, backing the Belfast man to get the job done inside the distance simply cannot be ignored.
Crocker will no doubt have to be so much better in the rematch, as he was getting well beaten in the first fight back in March. However, we feel he will make the necessary adjustments and get the job done inside the distance this time.
Both men are big punchers, with Donovan securing 11 KO’s in his 14 wins with Crocker securing 11 in his 21 wins. ‘The Croc’ isn’t as complete a boxer as Donovan, so if he is to win, it will be via stoppage.
Trainer Billy Nelson revealed in a recent interview that his man had to deal with a huge distraction on fight night back in March, hence why his performance was well under par.
This time however, Nelson has assured fans that Crocker will perform to his full capabilities and will become Northern Ireland’s latest world champion. If he does so, he will follow in the footsteps of the likes of Carl Frampton, Ryan Burnett, Anto Cacace and Barry McGuigan.
SportsCasting‘s Lewis Crocker vs Paddy Donovan 2 prediction is for the Belfast man to write the wrongs of the first fight and win legitimately this time with no questions asked.
Lewis Crocker vs Paddy Donovan 2 Preview
In what is a stacked weekend of boxing, all eyes will be on Belfast on Saturday night as the rematch between Lewis Crocker and Paddy Donovan takes centre-stage.
The Crocker vs Donovan rematch was ordered by the IBF back in March, given the controversy of the first fight back in March. On the night, ‘The Croc’ was awarded the win via disqualification.
This was due to repeated use of the head from Donovan and for flooring Crocker after the bell. This came despite ‘Real Deal’ being well on top and coasting on the scorecards.
The first fight has made the rematch even bigger. Not to mention the fact the second fight also has a world title belt on the line. That’s ring, the vacant IBF World Welterweight Title is up for grabs on Saturday night in the main event at Windsor Park.
Crocker grew up just minutes down the road from Windsor, looking to become world champion in front of his hometown crowd. Donovan on the other hand will travel up to the Northern Irish capital once again from Limerick, with thousands of supporters expected to join him.
This is truly compelling 147-pound world title clash, with many boxing fans still labelling it a closely fought contest despite the previous encounter.
A win here for either man puts them at the top of the world welterweight rankings, with some potentially huge fights going forward in 2026 and beyond.
Labelled ‘Days Like This’, Saturday’s Belfast blockbuster really is set to be a special night of action. Fingers crossed the fight itself lives up to the hype!
Huge ramifications for the welterweight division on the world stage this Saturday night from Windsor Park, Belfast as Crocker vs Donovan 2 takes centre-stage for the IBF World Title belt.
Lewis Crocker vs Paddy Donovan Rematch: Fight Info
- 🥊 Fight: Lewis Crocker vs Paddy Donovan 2
- 📊 Records: Crocker (21-0, 11 KO’s) | Donovan (14-1, 11 KO’s)
- 📅 Date: Saturday, September 13, 2025
- 🕛 Main Event Time: Approx. 10.00pm BST
- 🏆 Titles: IBF World Welterweight Title
- 📺 TV Channel: DAZN
- 🏟 Venue: Windsor Park | Belfast, Northern Ireland
- 🎲 Odds: Crocker 9/2 | Donovan 1/7
What Time Is The Crocker vs Donovan Fight At?
The Lewis Crocker vs Paddy Donovan fight is set to get underway at approximately 10.00pm BST on Saturday night for UK fight fans.
The Crocker vs Donovan undercard action kicks off at approximately 5.00pm, with the main event likely to ring walk around five hours later than that.
This of course depends on the length of the fight before hand and whether there are many stoppages. There is a total of 10 fights including the main event at Windsor Park on Saturday, hence the earlier start for the undercard action.
DAZN is the only place to watch the Crocker vs Donovan 2 fight and undercard action this weekend from the UK and Ireland as part of your regular subscription.
The action begins at 7pm on DAZN, with five fights show on the broadcast including the main event. The other five undercard fights will not be broadcast on DAZN.
The full ‘Days Like This’ card is also available to watch on DAZN in 200+ countries around the world.
Lewis Crocker vs Paddy Donovan 2 Undercard
| Fight | Weight Class | Rounds |
|---|---|---|
| Lewis Crocker vs Paddy Donovan 2 | Welterweight | 12 |
| Ishmael Davis vs Caoimhin Agyarko | Super-Welterweight | 12 |
| Tyrone McKenna vs Dylan Moran 2 | Welterweight | 10 |
| Ruadham Farrell vs Matthew Boreland | Super-Bantamweight | 10 |
| Pat Brown vs Austine Nnamdi | Cruiserweight | 8 |
| Aaron Bowen vs Carlos Miguel Ronner | Middleweight | 8 |
| Molly McCann vs Kate Radomska | Bantamweight | 6 |
| Kyle Smith vs Connor Meanwell | Super-Welterweight | 4 |
| Donagh Keary vs TBA | Super-Bantamweight | 4 |
| Jim Donovan vs Lukasz Barabasz | TBC | 4 |
Crocker vs Donovan 2: Tale of the Tape
| Lewis Crocker | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nationality | Northern Irish | ||||||
| Age | 28 | ||||||
| Height | 5’9″ | ||||||
| Reach | ? | ||||||
| Stance | Orthodox | ||||||
| Total Fights | 21 | ||||||
| Record | 21-0 (11 KO’s) | ||||||
| Paddy Donovan | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nationality | Irish | ||||||
| Age | 26 | ||||||
| Height | 5’9 | ||||||
| Reach | 69″ | ||||||
| Stance | Southpaw | ||||||
| Total Fights | 15 | ||||||
| Record | 14-1 (11 KO’s) | ||||||
