Paddy Donovan is only one win away from a second world title battle and a possible trilogy conflict with Lewis Crocker.
The IBF have ordered a welterweight remaining eliminator between the Limerick southpaw and their quantity 2-ranked boxer Liam Paro.
The American-based group’s transfer means the Andy Lee-trained boxer stays inside touching distance of one other world title shot.
If he had been to defeat the Australian, whom Brian Peters manages, he can be necessary for the title presently in Crocker’s possession.
13 September 2025
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The information additionally means the Belfast boxer and Eire’s solely reigning male world champion received’t have to meet his necessary obligations simply but, which in flip opens the door to a voluntary protection.
5 days after Donovan misplaced to Crocker within the first-ever all-Irish world title battle, Paro beat David Papot In an IBF title eliminator by unanimous choice in Queensland, Australia.
Donovan’s supervisor, Keith Sullivan, efficiently petitioned the IBF to take care of Donovan at No. 3, leaving the Munster man well-positioned.
The edges now have till October 30 to agree phrases of purse bids will likely be known as.
Early hearsay suggests the Matchroom and No Restrict fighters may meet in Australia in late December.
