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Lewis Crocker remained unbeaten, as Paddy Donovan was disqualified within the eighth spherical of a controversial and chaotic welterweight world title eliminator on the SSE Enviornment in Belfast on Saturday.
Crocker (21-0, 11 KOs) was final out in June 2024, taking a detailed factors win towards Conah Walker in Birmingham, whereas Donovan (14-1, 11 KOs) had his final contest in Might final 12 months when he scored a ninth spherical stoppage win over the light Lewis Ritson in Leeds.
It was a quiet opening spherical, with Donovan touchdown heavy blows, and he continued with confidence within the second.
Crocker was minimize within the third, brought on by a Donovan punch, however the first warning for ‘The Real Deal’ got here in spherical 4 to be used of the top.
The fifth noticed a frantic alternate between the pair, however a spherical later the 26-year-old was deducted a degree for utilizing his head as soon as once more, a lot to his protestation.
Donovan was disqualified after dropping Crocker after the bell Photograph Credit score: Dave Thompson Matchroom Boxing
He shook that off and landed a tough left hand to the physique of Crocker, with the Northern Irishman’s minimize worsening within the seventh, and by spherical eight, one other level was taken off the Limerick man, this time to be used of the elbow.
Once more, Donovan reacted by firing again, and he dropped ’The Croc’ with a volley of punches.
The 28-year-old beat the rely, however was dropped once more this time after the sound of the bell for the tip of the eight spherical, prompting a disqualification from referee Marcus McDonnell.
Confusion reigned as Donovan thought the battle had been dominated in his favour.
Richards KO’s McCrory
Craig Richards breathed new life into his profession, as he ran out an eighth spherical winner at mild heavyweight towards Padraig McCrory.
A left hand to the physique did the harm for Richards (19-4-1, 12 KOs), with McCrory (19-2, 9 KOs) unable to beat the rely.
‘Spider’ bounced again from defeat to Willy Hutchinson final day trip.
Richards knocked out McCrory within the eighth spherical Photograph Credit score: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing
Ward stops McCarthy
A crossroads conflict at cruiserweight noticed former European champion, Tommy McCarthy (21-7, 10 KOs) stopped by Steven Ward (15-3, 5 KOs) within the sixth spherical of their scheduled ten rounder.
McCarthy was down within the second, and as soon as extra previous to the conclusion.
And it’s throughout!
A large win for Steven Ward in Belfast 
#McCarthyWard | @DAZNBoxing | #CrockerDonovan pic.twitter.com/UApMhZHaWm
— Matchroom Boxing (@MatchroomBoxing) March 1, 2025
Walker overcomes Woodstock
Lisburn featherweight Kurt Walker was a winner on the invoice, however needed to depend on a majority choice to get previous Leon Woodstock.
One decide had their ten rounder stage at 95-95, with the remaining judges tallying 97-93 and 96-94 for Walker (12-0, 2 KOs) as he remained unbeaten.
Walker remained unbeaten with victory over Woodstock Photograph Credit score: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing
Browne upset by Turhan
Shauna Browne was surprised in her WBC light-weight title eliminator towards Elif Nur Turhan (10-0, 6 KOs), because the Turk uncorked a left hand that robbed Browne (5-1, 3 KOs) of her toes, and dropped her, and as she rose on unsteady legs, the referee waved the competition off.
Elif Nur Turhan DROPS Shauna Browne and it’s OVER!! 
#CrockerDonovan | Dwell on DAZN right this moment pic.twitter.com/X4suphWOw9
— DAZN Boxing (@DAZNBoxing) March 1, 2025
Remaining Undercard
Tremendous bantamweight prospect, Ruadhan Farrell took a rematch win towards Gerard Hughes (5-1-1) over eight rounds. Their authentic assembly led to a draw, however this time Farrell (7-1-1, 2 KOs) was a 79-73 winner.
Aaron Bowen (5-0, 3 KOs) gained all six rounds in his middleweight conflict with Juan Cruz Cacheiro (7-4, 3 KOs).
Jack O’Neill (4-0, 1 KOs) dropped Mohammed Wako (1-3) on the best way to a factors win over 4 at tremendous bantamweight.
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