Ahead of the Lewis Crocker vs Paddy Donovan 2 fight this weekend, boxing fans want to know if there is ant world title belt on the line for this compelling 147-pound rematch.
Read on to find out everything you need to know about this Crocker vs Donovan 2 clash, including which world welterweight title belt is up for grabs in Belfast on Saturday night.
What Belts Are On The Line In The Lewis Crocker vs Paddy Donovan Rematch?
Lewis Crocker vs Paddy Donovan takes centre-stage this weekend for the second time, following their controversial battle back in March in Belfast.
This time, the rematch is once again set for Belfast, but at Windsor Park. Around 18,000 fans are expected to walk through the turnstiles at Windsor on Saturday night, hoping to witness a momentous night of Irish boxing.
For the first time in history, two Irish fighters will contest for a world title. Crocker was born and raised in Belfast, the capital of Northern Ireland, with Donovan a Limerick native, a town across the border in Ireland.
Given the way the first fight played out, it comes as no surprise to learn that boxing betting sites have made Donovan an overriding favourite to beat Crocker in front of his hometown fans.
That being said, Crocker is adamant he will write the wrong of the first fight and leave Windsor Park as Northern Ireland’s latest world champion.
Prior to the main event, there are a further nine fights on the Crocker vs Donovan 2 undercard. This includes another all-Irish rematch between Tyrone McKenna and Dylan Moran, as well as Ishmael Davis vs Caoimhin Agyarko in the co-main event.
Eddie Hearn and Matchroom Boxing are putting on a show for fight fans this weekend in Belfast, with one of the four recognised world welterweight titles on the line in the Crocker vs Donovan rematch.
Vacant IBF World Welterweight Title Up For Grabs In Crocker vs Donovan 2 Bout
The winner of Saturday’s fight between Lewis Crocker and Paddy Donovan will indeed leave the ring with a world title belt around their waist.
After Jaron Ennis unified the welterweight division against Eimantas Stanionis earlier this year, the American opted for a move up to light-middleweight. This in turn means he vacated both his IBF and WBA World Welterweight Title belts.
This was music to the ears of Team Crocker and Team Donovan, with the rematch now officially for the vacant IBF World Welterweight Title at Windsor Park.
Whoever wins Saturday’s all-Irish battle will add their name to the list of world champions from the island of Ireland. Anto Cacace was the last man to do this, with several other fighters such as Carl Frampton, Ryan Burnett and Andy Lee just some others who endured a period at world champion.
Now, the winner of Saturday’s Belfast blockbuster rematch has the chance to add their name to that list and become one of the leading 147-pound fighters on the world stage.
Will it be ‘The Croc’, or will ‘Real Deal’ reign supreme? Our Lewis Crocker vs Paddy Donovan 2 betting tips have priced a huge 8/1 selection, so be sure not to miss it.
Lewis Crocker vs Paddy Donovan 2 – 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
