Paddy Donovan was disqualified at the end of the eighth round in his fight with Lewis Crocker on Saturday night

Lewis Crocker has shared a photo showing the injuries he suffered in his fight with Paddy Donovan. The Belfast man is now the mandatory challenger for the IBF world welterweight title after Donovan was disqualified from their Belfast showdown for hitting Crocker after the bell had sounded in the eighth round.

Billy Nelson is fully focused on a world title bid for Lewis Crocker with the Belfast man now a mandatory challenger for a shot at the IBF

The Limerick southpaw, who was docked two points for leading with his head in the fight, dominated the IBF world welterweight title final eliminator at Belfast's SSE Arena from start to finish, but was disqualified after punching Crocker after the bell sounded at the end of the eighth round.

Lewis Crocker and Paddy Donovan collide in a massive all-Irish showdown at Belfast's SSE Arena. The winner will become the mandatory challenger for the IBF world welterweight title, which is currently held by Philadelphia's Jaron 'Boots' Ennis, and set themselves up for some potentially life-changing bouts.

Promoter Eddie Hearn was last night caught in a crossfire, but came out admitting he felt it was only fair that Paddy Donovan landed a rematch with Lewis Crocker

IN WHAT is a bumper weekend for boxing, Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom Boxing is putting on a stacked show at the SSE Arena in Belfast. The welterweight clash between Lewis Crocker and Paddy Donovan will

Limerick fighter Paddy Donovan says he has already requested a rematch after his controversial disqualification in his IBF world title eliminator against Lewis Crocker.

A large brawl kicked off following the controversial world title eliminator between Lewis Crocker and Paddy Donovan on Saturday night. Crocker was named the winner following the referee's decision to disqualify Donovan after he punched the Belfast man after the final bell had sounded at the end of the eighth round.