Paddy Donovan (Irish boxer)
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Patrick Donovan (born 10 January 1999) is an Irish professional boxer. As an amateur, Donovan competed at the 2016 World Youth Championships.
Infobox
Nickname
The Real Deal
Born
Patrick Donovan (1999-01-10) 10 January 1999 (age 26)Co Limerick, Ireland
Height
5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
Weight
Welterweight
Stance
Southpaw
Total fights
16
Wins
14
Win by KO
11
Losses
2
Tables
· Professional boxing record
By knockout
By knockout
16 fights
By knockout
14 wins
11
2 losses
0
By decision
By decision
16 fights
By decision
14 wins
3
2 losses
1
By disqualification
By disqualification
16 fights
By disqualification
14 wins
0
2 losses
1
| 16 fights | 14 wins | 2 losses |
| By knockout | 11 | 0 |
| By decision | 3 | 1 |
| By disqualification | 0 | 1 |
· Professional boxing record
16
16
No.
16
Result
Loss
Record
14–2
Opponent
Lewis Crocker
Type
SD
Round, time
12
Date
13 Sep 2025
Location
Windsor Park, Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK
Notes
For vacant IBF welterweight title
15
15
No.
15
Result
Loss
Record
14–1
Opponent
Lewis Crocker
Type
DQ
Round, time
8 (12), 3:00
Date
1 Mar 2025
Location
SSE Arena, Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK
Notes
Donovan disqualified for punching after the bell
14
14
No.
14
Result
Win
Record
14–0
Opponent
Lewis Ritson
Type
TKO
Round, time
9 (10), 0:32
Date
25 May 2024
Location
First Direct Arena, Leeds, England, UK
13
13
No.
13
Result
Win
Record
13–0
Opponent
Williams Andres Herrera
Type
TKO
Round, time
7 (10), 1:44
Date
27 Jan 2024
Location
Ulster Hall, Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK
12
12
No.
12
Result
Win
Record
12–0
Opponent
Danny Ball
Type
TKO
Round, time
4 (10), 2:41
Date
25 Nov 2023
Location
3Arena, Dublin, Ireland
11
11
No.
11
Result
Win
Record
11–0
Opponent
Sam O'maison
Type
TKO
Round, time
6 (8), 2:13
Date
20 May 2023
Location
3Arena, Dublin, Ireland
10
10
No.
10
Result
Win
Record
10–0
Opponent
Luis Eduardo Souza
Type
TKO
Round, time
1 (8), 2:50
Date
1 Apr 2023
Location
National Stadium, Dublin, Ireland
9
9
No.
9
Result
Win
Record
9–0
Opponent
Tom Hill
Type
PTS
Round, time
8
Date
6 Aug 2022
Location
SSE Arena, Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK
8
8
No.
8
Result
Win
Record
8–0
Opponent
Miroslav Serban
Type
TKO
Round, time
6 (6), 0:56
Date
26 Feb 2022
Location
OVO Hydro, Glasgow, Scotland, UK
7
7
No.
7
Result
Win
Record
7–0
Opponent
Jose Luis Castillo
Type
KO
Round, time
1 (6), 1:22
Date
6 Aug 2021
Location
Falls Park, Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK
6
6
No.
6
Result
Win
Record
6–0
Opponent
Siar Ozgul
Type
RTD
Round, time
4 (6), 3:00
Date
19 Feb 2021
Location
Bolton Whites Hotel, Bolton, England, UK
5
5
No.
5
Result
Win
Record
5–0
Opponent
Jumaane Camero
Type
PTS
Round, time
6
Date
11 Nov 2020
Location
Production Park Studios, South Kirkby, England, UK
4
4
No.
4
Result
Win
Record
4–0
Opponent
Des Newton
Type
TKO
Round, time
1 (6), 1:31
Date
15 Aug 2020
Location
York Hall, London, England, UK
3
3
No.
3
Result
Win
Record
3–0
Opponent
Oscar Amador
Type
KO
Round, time
3 (6), 2:09
Date
20 Dec 2019
Location
Bolton Whites Hotel, Bolton, England, UK
2
2
No.
2
Result
Win
Record
2–0
Opponent
Danny Mendoza
Type
PTS
Round, time
6
Date
16 Nov 2019
Location
Emirates Arena, Glasgow, Scotland, UK
1
1
No.
1
Result
Win
Record
1–0
Opponent
Arturo Lopez
Type
KO
Round, time
1 (6), 1:16
Date
11 Oct 2019
Location
Ulster Hall, Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
| 16 | Loss | 14–2 | Lewis Crocker | SD | 12 | 13 Sep 2025 | Windsor Park, Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK | For vacant IBF welterweight title |
| 15 | Loss | 14–1 | Lewis Crocker | DQ | 8 (12), 3:00 | 1 Mar 2025 | SSE Arena, Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK | Donovan disqualified for punching after the bell |
| 14 | Win | 14–0 | Lewis Ritson | TKO | 9 (10), 0:32 | 25 May 2024 | First Direct Arena, Leeds, England, UK | |
| 13 | Win | 13–0 | Williams Andres Herrera | TKO | 7 (10), 1:44 | 27 Jan 2024 | Ulster Hall, Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK | |
| 12 | Win | 12–0 | Danny Ball | TKO | 4 (10), 2:41 | 25 Nov 2023 | 3Arena, Dublin, Ireland | |
| 11 | Win | 11–0 | Sam O'maison | TKO | 6 (8), 2:13 | 20 May 2023 | 3Arena, Dublin, Ireland | |
| 10 | Win | 10–0 | Luis Eduardo Souza | TKO | 1 (8), 2:50 | 1 Apr 2023 | National Stadium, Dublin, Ireland | |
| 9 | Win | 9–0 | Tom Hill | PTS | 8 | 6 Aug 2022 | SSE Arena, Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK | |
| 8 | Win | 8–0 | Miroslav Serban | TKO | 6 (6), 0:56 | 26 Feb 2022 | OVO Hydro, Glasgow, Scotland, UK | |
| 7 | Win | 7–0 | Jose Luis Castillo | KO | 1 (6), 1:22 | 6 Aug 2021 | Falls Park, Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK | |
| 6 | Win | 6–0 | Siar Ozgul | RTD | 4 (6), 3:00 | 19 Feb 2021 | Bolton Whites Hotel, Bolton, England, UK | |
| 5 | Win | 5–0 | Jumaane Camero | PTS | 6 | 11 Nov 2020 | Production Park Studios, South Kirkby, England, UK | |
| 4 | Win | 4–0 | Des Newton | TKO | 1 (6), 1:31 | 15 Aug 2020 | York Hall, London, England, UK | |
| 3 | Win | 3–0 | Oscar Amador | KO | 3 (6), 2:09 | 20 Dec 2019 | Bolton Whites Hotel, Bolton, England, UK | |
| 2 | Win | 2–0 | Danny Mendoza | PTS | 6 | 16 Nov 2019 | Emirates Arena, Glasgow, Scotland, UK | |
| 1 | Win | 1–0 | Arturo Lopez | KO | 1 (6), 1:16 | 11 Oct 2019 | Ulster Hall, Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK |
References
- "Paddy Donovan"https://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/fighters/238366-paddy-donovan
- irish-boxing.comhttps://www.irish-boxing.com/mixed-fortunes-at-world-youths-in-russia/
- badlefthook.comhttps://www.badlefthook.com/2019/6/20/18693472/top-rank-signs-irish-amateur-standout-paddy-donovan-andy-lee-michael-conlan
- worldboxingnews.comhttps://www.worldboxingnews.com/irish-sensation-paddy-donovan-signs-pro-deal-top-rank/
- boxingscene.comhttps://www.boxingscene.com/espn-live-results-from-belfast-paddy-donovan-scores-ko-one--143302
- the42.iehttps://www.the42.ie/paddy-donovan-2-4848100-Oct2019/
- boxingscene.comhttps://www.boxingscene.com/paddy-donovan-wins-glasgow-back-march-on-conlan-bill--144326
- the42.iehttps://www.the42.ie/paddy-donovan-3-4944307-Dec2019/
- boxingscene.comhttps://www.boxingscene.com/paddy-donovan-stops-oscar-amador-third-round--145343
- irish-boxing.comhttps://www.irish-boxing.com/i-sacked-newton-paddy-donovan-secures-impressive-first-round-stoppage/
- the42.iehttps://www.the42.ie/paddy-donovan-tko-des-newton-york-hall-5176884-Aug2020/
- the42.iehttps://www.the42.ie/paddy-donovan-4-5263793-Nov2020/
- boxing-social.comhttps://boxing-social.com/news/kulakhmet-and-donovan-dominate-on-mtk-fight-night/
- boxingscene.comhttps://www.boxingscene.com/paddy-donovan-pounds-siar-ozgul-tko-win-bolton--155570
- irish-boxing.comhttps://www.irish-boxing.com/paddy-donovan-dominates-and-stops-siar-ozgul/
- irishnews.comhttps://www.irishnews.com/sport/boxing/2021/08/09/news/world-title-options-for-michael-conlan-after-he-comes-of-age-on-magic-night-at-falls-park-2411270/
- boxingscene.comhttps://www.boxingscene.com/paddy-donovan-crushes-jose-luis-castillo-one-round--159690
- boxingscene.comhttps://www.boxingscene.com/nick-campbell-paddy-donovan-john-docherty-bag-stoppage-wins-glasgow--164397
- irishmirror.iehttps://www.irishmirror.ie/sport/other-sport/boxing/paddy-donovan-takes-professional-record-26338655
- irish-boxing.comhttps://www.irish-boxing.com/the-real-deal-paddy-donovan-puts-on-a-sky-showcase/
- boxingscene.comhttps://www.boxingscene.com/michael-conlan-miguel-marriaga-live-results-from-belfast--168153
- "Patient Paddy Donovan Stops Lewis Ritson In Nine"https://www.boxingscene.com/patient-paddy-donovan-stops-lewis-ritson-nine--183806
- "Paddy Donovan breaks Ritson resistance for impressive stoppage"https://www.irish-boxing.com/paddy-donovan-breaks-ritson-resistance-for-impressive-stoppage/
- FIGHTMAGhttps://www.fightmag.com/paddy-donovan-faces-lewis-crocker-in-title-eliminator-i-will-not-stop-until-im-champ/
- www.limerickleader.iehttps://www.limerickleader.ie/news/sport/1690973/details-confirmed-for-real-deal-donovan-s-next-bout-in-march.html
- "Crocker wins dramatic fight as Donovan disqualified"https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing/articles/cqjd41g0ee4o
- "Chaos reigns as Lewis Crocker wins controversial Paddy Donovan bout by disqualification"https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/boxing/chaos-reigns-as-lewis-crocker-wins-controversial-paddy-donovan-bout-by-disqualification/a107126234.html
- "Paddy Donovan wins appeal, sets stage for Crocker rematch"https://boxingnewsonline.net/paddy-donovan-wins-appeal-sets-stage-for-crocker-rematch/
- "Paddy Donovan granted rematch with Lewis Crocker by IBF"https://www.rte.ie/sport/boxing/2025/0327/1504472-donovan-granted-rematch-with-crocker-by-ibf/
- "Lewis Crocker vs Paddy Donovan 2 confirmed for Windsor Park"https://boxingnewsonline.net/lewis-crocker-vs-paddy-donovan-2-confirmed-for-windsor-park/
- "Crocker-Donovan rematch confirmed for Windsor Park"https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing/articles/cpvjwn0r3mgo
- "Belfast's Crocker beats Donovan to win world title"https://www.bbc.com/sport/boxing/articles/c89dgx3jnzxo