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Eddie Hearn says that the winner of Lewis Crocker-Paddy Donovan will land Jaron Ennis

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Belfast – Promoter Eddie Hearn admits that it is unlikely that the winner of the Saturday fight of Lewis Crocker and Paddy Donovan will end the challenge of Jaron Ennis for IBF.

Ennis is fighting WBA Beltholder Eimantas Stanionis in April, and Crocker-Donovan is the eliminator of the Philadelphia Championships.

But only because Ennis is heading in a different direction, it does not mean that there is not much on the line for the Saturday winner at the SSE arena in Belfast.

“So, when Boots fights with Stanionis, the winner will receive a letter with information that you have to fight Paddy Donovan or Lewis Crocker, whoever wins,” explained Hearn. “And it is very likely that the shoes decide not to fight this person because he will go to 154, or ask to release from the fight with another master, which will probably be awarded. But then there will be no layoffs and it is very likely that the winner of this fight will fight for a free title. And when you look at the rankings, it is very likely that it will be a fight that you can bring to Ireland. If it’s Crocker, it is very likely that he can fight for the title of World Championships in Odyssey, the World Cup Championships. This is a huge title to win. And if it is Paddy, there is a good chance that we could bring a substantial fight to the south of Ireland and try something wild, and he could fight for the championship of the world -class weight. If you win this belt, you put yourself in a position for Haney, Garcia, Teofimo, all the life changing fights, so it will be really intriguing to see what will happen. But without a crocker, who will now be the headline in Northern Ireland? You can do good nights for fighting … Crocker is not a star yet to fill the arena with anyone. He does it against Paddy, because it is a great fight and everyone is buying north-south, Belfast-Limerick, but if he wins, he has the opportunity to fill him in huge fights. “

It is a fight that captured the imagination, and 8,000 fans will pack a place in Fight Night. Donovan-Crocker is not yet well-established stars, but the chemistry they created and the energy of the fight is concrete.

“It’s quite unusual, undefeated, in their absolute splendor, it is very true and you often don’t see it,” added Hearn. “Both have teams that think their man is insurmountable in this fight. You have Billy Nelson and some may sometimes call him a little illusive, but he is sold 100 percent that Lewis Crocker will pass through Paddy Donovan. Andy Lee is the biggest fan of Paddy Donovan on the planet, so normally in such a fight, you would think that he might think: “What about another route?” Or people, especially they both come from Ireland, do not tend to do so, because there are many on the line with the rights to brag. If you lose this fight, you have a future for now, but not at the world level. “

With this in mind, Hearn was clearly impressed by the state in which Donovan, in which he appears, but also delights with Crocker’s weighty hands.

“I think Paddy will be razor. I think it looks in an unbelievable form, “added Hearn. “There are two paddys, right? There is a fallen, who was in Belfast in Belfast, when we did a miniature show, a four -week termination, a bit plump. Still flashy, but then he gets a little tired, and then there is the devered one who probably trained out of the respect of Lewis Crocker, knowing that it was a real fight. I think Lewis is a substantial blow. “

He tactically said that the best Donovana plant is Bivol to make Crocker’s Beterbiv.

“Lewis’s style is more like Beterbiev, come, go down, huge painful shots land, but you have to catch him, and Paddy is very slippery,” said Hearn. “And if he enters his flow in five or six rounds, it will be easier for him to choose a fight, and he can put his foot on gas. I think that a lot will depend on how Lewis has Paddy Donovan at the beginning of the fight. He can’t lose missiles and get six celebrations and have four or five down, because Paddy will start in his flow, and then he frustrated, then you will load, and then the fight can leave you. ”

There are several intriguing fights in the series, in which Irish fans got involved in the bill. With this in mind, probably the place will be full long before the main event.

Between Craig Richards and Nadzie McCrora and Nadzie McCrora.

“I tell you where the loser is going; done. Ready – said Hearn. “But I know Craig Richards. Both guys move a little. And if Craig doesn’t win in this fight, I don’t see him continue. Nasty, even after [Edgar] Berlanga Fight, he thought: “Well, I had a great run.” Now, if he is defeated, he finished or ended near the world level. Craig, you have some bad performance against Willy Hutchinson, a few signs of questions, both great puncher. I think it will be a really good fight and I think the winner may get a smith calum, a [Anthony] Yarde fight or Lyndon Arthur fight. You intend to put yourself on a great British or European duel and a great payment day. This is a struggle to stay alive. This is reality.

“So you have Kurt Walker against Leon Woodstock, it’s a really good fight and get ready for the bell, Shauna Browne, fights with Elif Nur Turhan from Turkey, whose team haunted me for two years. When I tell you that it will be a 10-rund war … Shauna Browne will not go back, it is as strenuous as elderly shoes, this Elif Turhan does not cease to appear. Huge puncher. And then you have [Ruadhan] Farrell-[Gerard] Hughes rematch, they will get together, it’s a really good box of boxing. “

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Fans predict ‘0-7’ after Anthony Joshua lists heavyweight targets

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Image: Fans Predict '0-7' After Anthony Joshua Names Heavyweight Targets

This comment stood out because it reflected a broader theme running through the responses.

“I have to beat the next fight first,” one fan wrote.

“AJ is fed up,” wrote another.

“Itauma would humiliate AJ,” predicted a third commenter.

“The man is just talking nonsense, stfu and let’s see then,” wrote another fan.

Others questioned why Joshua had already spoken to Fury, Daniel Dubois, Fabio Wardley, Agit Kabayel, Moses Itauma and Deontay Wilder before joining Prengi.

This reaction shows how rapidly the opinion about the former two-time heavyweight champion has changed. Joshua still talks openly about becoming a three-time world champion and competing in the biggest fights available.

Many fans remain unconvinced.

Joshua lost twice to Oleksandr Usyk and was knocked out by Dubois in his last fight against a top heavyweight. These setbacks led some observers to doubt whether he could still compete with the most threatening fighters in the division.

Skepticism was evident throughout the reaction to Joshua’s list. Instead of debating which fight should come first, many fans focused on whether he could beat any of the opponents he mentioned.

Joshua sees Fury, Dubois, Wardley, Kabayel, Itauma and Wilder as the main options still available to him.

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Tony Bellew recalls his ‘greatest night in boxing’

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Tony Bellew reflects on his ‘greatest ever night in boxing’

Former WBC cruiserweight world champion Tony Bellew has described what he considers to be the “greatest night” of his impressive 34-fight career; during which he faced players such as Adonis Stevenson, David Haye and Oleksandr Usyk.

Bellew began his professional career at lightweight heavyweight, winning the British and Commonwealth titles at 175 pounds, but losing to both Nathan Cleverly and Adonis Stevenson while fighting for world titles.

The defeat against the Canadian resulted in his move to cruiserweight, where the proud Evertonian defeated Mateusz Masternak in the fight for the EBU European belt, then stopped Ilunga Makabu within three rounds and won the WBC world title at Goodison Park.

Two victories over the legendary David Haye would soon follow, but the third defeat of his career, at the hands of Oleksandr Usyk, turned out to be “The Bomber’s last appearance as a professional, as the iconic Ukrainian stopped Bellew when he had no cards in the eighth round of the game in 2018.

On X, Bellew celebrated the 10th anniversary of his world title win over Makabu, describing the evening as “the greatest night ever”.

“My greatest night ever!! I can’t believe it’s been 10 years already!” #WBC

The Bellew-Makabu card featured a wealth of Liverpool talent on the evening, with Callum, Paul and Stephen Smith performing alongside David Price, James Metcalf, Tom Farrell, Gerald Carroll and Craig Glover in an incredible display of Liverpool’s talent pool.

Makabu won the WBC world title himself, overtaking Michał Cieślak in the fight for the belt in 2020, and then defended the title twice before losing it to Badou Jacek in 2023.

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Devin Haney responds after Keyshawn Davis moves to No. 1 in the WBO welterweight rankings

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Image: Bill Haney Explodes After Hearn Slams Devin’s Dull Norman Performance

The WBO champion quickly accepted a fight with Davis after the challenger rose to the top of the rankings

Devin Haney wasted no time reacting after Keyshawn Davis was elevated to No. 1 in the WBO welterweight rankings. The champion publicly welcomed the matchup, posting a low message on social media shortly after the updated rankings were released.


This is absolute theater and to look at it like everything else is to succumb to the promotional machine. The moment the WBO rankings dropped and Keyshawn took the No. 1 spot, Haney knew the clock was ticking.

Had he remained still or tried to minimize Keyshawn’s 147-pound inexperience, the boxing world would have immediately labeled him a shirker. By jumping on X and immediately matching the energy, he completely obfuscates this narrative. He begins to look like a fearless champion who is ready for everyone, knowing full well that posting on social media doesn’t cost a penny or require a contract.

The reality of the situation suggests that this is a calculated public relations move rather than a genuine desire for several different reasons:

  • Financial reality: Haney always strives for the highest possible bottom line. While the Keyshawn fight is in high demand among die-hard fans, it doesn’t compare to the massive payday of a potential rematch with Ryan Garcia or the other blockbuster pay-per-view opportunities that are likely at the top of his wish list.
  • Mandatory timeline cushion: Haney knows how bodywork mechanisms turn. Even with the WBO expected to order a mandatory challenge this summer, negotiations, price offers and promotional extensions could add months to the schedule. He has plenty of time to consider other options before the real pressure comes.
  • Risk versus reward: Fighting a adolescent, hungry and highly skilled fighter like Keyshawn, who has never even fought at welterweight, is a hazardous proposition in a title defense when there are much more lucrative, established names on the market.

Haney’s quick response was a great defensive move outside the ring to protect his brand. He gave fans an exhilarating quote they wanted to see, but when it comes to actual network deals, promotional arrangements and guarantees, the energy will likely change. On social media it’s uncomplicated to say “Let’s do this”; it’s a completely different story when the contract is sitting on your desk.

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