Paddy Donovan (Irish boxer)
{{Short description|Irish boxer}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=July 2022}}
{{Infobox boxer
| name = Paddy Donovan
| image =
| realname = Patrick Donovan
| nickname = The Real Deal
| height = 5 ft 9 in
| reach =
| weight = Welterweight
| birth_date =
| birth_place = Limerick, Ireland
| style = Southpaw
| total = 15
| wins = 14
| KO = 11
| losses = 1
| draws =
| no contests =
}}
Patrick Donovan is an Irish professional boxer. As an amateur, Donovan competed at the 2016 World Youth Championships.{{Cite news|url=https://www.irish-boxing.com/mixed-fortunes-at-world-youths-in-russia/|title=Mixed fortunes at World Youths in Russia|work=irish-boxing.com|access-date=22 July 2022|language=en}}
Professional career
On 20 June 2019, it was announced that Donovan had signed a contract to fight professionally with Top Rank where he would be promoted by Bob Arum.{{Cite news|url=https://www.badlefthook.com/2019/6/20/18693472/top-rank-signs-irish-amateur-standout-paddy-donovan-andy-lee-michael-conlan|title=Top Rank signs Irish amateur standout Paddy Donovan|work=badlefthook.com|access-date=22 July 2022|language=en}}{{Cite news|url=https://www.worldboxingnews.com/irish-sensation-paddy-donovan-signs-pro-deal-top-rank/|title=Irish sensation Paddy Donovan signs pro deal with Top Rank|work=worldboxingnews.com|access-date=22 July 2022|language=en}} Donovan made his professional debut on 11 October 2019 against Arturo Lopez. In the opening round, Donovan landed a clean left hand which put his opponent on the canvas. Donovan was declared the winner by knockout after Lopez failed to beat the count.{{Cite news|url=https://www.boxingscene.com/espn-live-results-from-belfast-paddy-donovan-scores-ko-one--143302|title=ESPN+ LIVE Results From Belfast: Paddy Donovan Scores KO in One|work=boxingscene.com|access-date=22 July 2022|language=en}}{{Cite news|url=https://www.the42.ie/paddy-donovan-2-4848100-Oct2019/|title=Andy Lee-trained prospect Donovan scores frightening first-round KO on pro debut|work=the42.ie|access-date=22 July 2022|language=en}}
Donovan fought Danny Mendoza on 16 November 2019. In the opening moments of the second round, Donovan connected with a sharp left hand which resulted in his opponent receiving a standing count. Donovan continued to control the remainder of the bout and sealed the win after winning every round on the referees scored card.{{Cite news|url=https://www.boxingscene.com/paddy-donovan-wins-glasgow-back-march-on-conlan-bill--144326|title=Paddy Donovan Wins in Glasgow, Back in March on Conlan Bill|work=boxingscene.com|access-date=22 July 2022|language=en}} On 20 December 2019, Donovan faced Oscar Amador. Donovan dominated the opening two rounds, consistently landing to both the head and body. In the third round, Donovan connected with a powerful left hand which knocked his opponent down. Donovan secured the win after Amador was unable to recover from the knockdown.{{Cite news|url=https://www.the42.ie/paddy-donovan-3-4944307-Dec2019/|title=Andy Lee's Top Rank prospect Paddy Donovan scores another knockout in Bolton|work=the42.ie|access-date=22 July 2022|language=en}}{{Cite news|url=https://www.boxingscene.com/paddy-donovan-stops-oscar-amador-third-round--145343|title=Paddy Donovan Stops Oscar Amador in Third Round|work=boxingscene.com|access-date=22 July 2022|language=en}}
On 15 August 2020, Donovan fought against Des Newton. Donovan dropped his opponent with a left hook in the opening moments of the first round. Newton recovered from the knockdown, however, Donovan proceeded to land a powerful right uppercut to the body which knocked his opponent down for a second time. Following the second knockdown, the referee called an end to the bout.{{Cite news|url=https://www.irish-boxing.com/i-sacked-newton-paddy-donovan-secures-impressive-first-round-stoppage/|title=I sacked Newton – Paddy Donovan secures impressive first round stoppage|work=irish-boxing.com|access-date=22 July 2022|language=en}}{{Cite news|url=https://www.the42.ie/paddy-donovan-tko-des-newton-york-hall-5176884-Aug2020/|title=Vicious body shot gives unbeaten Paddy Donovan quick victory|work=the42.ie|access-date=22 July 2022|language=en}} On 11 November 2020, Donovan faced Jumaane Camero. Donovan won via points decision after outboxing his opponent throughout the duration of the bout.{{Cite news|url=https://www.the42.ie/paddy-donovan-4-5263793-Nov2020/|title=Lee protégé Donovan passes career-toughest test with flying colours|work=the42.ie|access-date=22 July 2022|language=en}}{{Cite news|url=https://boxing-social.com/news/kulakhmet-and-donovan-dominate-on-mtk-fight-night/|title=Kulakhmet and Donovan dominate on MTK Fight Night|work=boxing-social.com|access-date=22 July 2022|language=en}}
Donovan fought Siar Ozgul on 19 February 2021. In the opening rounds, Donovan succeeded in landing a number of uppercuts against his shorter opponent. In the fourth round, Donovan appeared to hurt Ozgul after connecting with a powerful left hook. At the end of the fourth round, Ozgul's corner opted to retire their fighter after he sustained large amounts of damage.{{Cite news|url=https://www.boxingscene.com/paddy-donovan-pounds-siar-ozgul-tko-win-bolton--155570|title=Paddy Donovan Pounds Siar Ozgul For TKO Win in Bolton|work=boxingscene.com|access-date=22 July 2022|language=en}}{{Cite news|url=https://www.irish-boxing.com/paddy-donovan-dominates-and-stops-siar-ozgul/|title=Paddy Donovan dominates and stops Siar Ozgul|work=irish-boxing.com|access-date=22 July 2022|language=en}} On 6 August 2021, Donovan fought Jose Luis Castillo. In the first round, Donovan knocked his opponent down after landing a heavy left hook to the body of Castillo. The referee called an end to the bout after Castillo was unable to beat the count.{{Cite news|url=https://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/|title=World title options for Michael Conlan after he comes of age on magic night at Falls Park|work=irishnews.com|access-date=22 July 2022|language=en}}{{Cite news|url=https://www.boxingscene.com/paddy-donovan-crushes-jose-luis-castillo-one-round--159690|title=Paddy Donovan Crushes Jose Luis Castillo in One Round|work=boxingscene.com|access-date=22 July 2022|language=en}}
On 26 February 2022, Donovan fought on the undercard of Josh Taylor vs Jack Catterall, in a bout against Miroslav Serban. Donovan won via technical knockout in the sixth round after the referee called an end to the bout following an injury to Serban's left ear.{{Cite news|url=https://www.boxingscene.com/nick-campbell-paddy-donovan-john-docherty-bag-stoppage-wins-glasgow--164397|title=Nick Campbell, Paddy Donovan, John Docherty Bag Stoppage Wins in Glasgow|work=boxingscene.com|access-date=23 July 2022|language=en}}{{Cite news|url=https://www.irishmirror.ie/sport/other-sport/boxing/paddy-donovan-takes-professional-record-26338655|title=Paddy Donovan takes professional record to 8-0 with impressive performance in Glasgow|work=irishmirror.ie|access-date=23 July 2022|language=en}}{{Cite news|url=https://www.irish-boxing.com/the-real-deal-paddy-donovan-puts-on-a-sky-showcase/|title=The Real Deal – Paddy Donovan puts on a Sky Showcase|work=irish-boxing.com|access-date=23 July 2022|language=en}} Donovan faced Tom Hill on 6 August 2022. Donovan controlled the bout from the outset and was declared the winner via wide points decision after winning every round of the bout on the referees scorecard.{{Cite news|url=https://www.boxingscene.com/michael-conlan-miguel-marriaga-live-results-from-belfast--168153|title=Michael Conlan-Miguel Marriaga - LIVE RESULTS From Belfast|work=boxingscene.com|access-date=8 August 2022|language=en}}
Donovan stopped former British lightweight champion Lewis Ritson in the ninth of their scheduled 10-round contest at First Direct Arena in Leeds, England, on 25 May 2024.{{cite web|url=https://www.boxingscene.com/patient-paddy-donovan-stops-lewis-ritson-nine--183806|title=Patient Paddy Donovan Stops Lewis Ritson In Nine|publisher=Boxing Scene|accessdate=24 February 2025}}{{cite web|url=https://www.irish-boxing.com/paddy-donovan-breaks-ritson-resistance-for-impressive-stoppage/|title=Paddy Donovan breaks Ritson resistance for impressive stoppage|publisher=Irish Boxing|accessdate=24 February 2025}}
He faced Lewis Crocker in a final eliminator for IBF welterweight title at SSE Arena in Belfast, Northern Ireland, on 1 March 2025.{{cite news |last1=Iskenderov |first1=Parviz |title=Paddy Donovan faces Lewis Crocker in title eliminator: I will not stop until I'm champ |url=https://www.fightmag.com/paddy-donovan-faces-lewis-crocker-in-title-eliminator-i-will-not-stop-until-im-champ/ |work=FIGHTMAG |date=30 December 2024}}{{cite news |title=Details confirmed for 'Real Deal' Donovan's next bout in March |url=https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/sport/1690973/details-confirmed-for-real-deal-donovan-s-next-bout-in-march.html |work=www.limerickleader.ie |date=30 December 2024 |language=en}} Donovan knocked Crocker to the canvas at the end of the eighth round but was disqualified after the referee ruled the bell had gone before the punch was delivered. He had already been deducted points in rounds six and eight for illegal use of the elbow and head.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing/articles/cqjd41g0ee4o|title=Crocker wins dramatic fight as Donovan disqualified|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=2 March 2025}}{{cite web|url=https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/boxing/chaos-reigns-as-lewis-crocker-wins-controversial-paddy-donovan-bout-by-disqualification/a107126234.html|title=Chaos reigns as Lewis Crocker wins controversial Paddy Donovan bout by disqualification|publisher=Belfast Telegraph|accessdate=2 March 2025}} Donovan appealed against his disqualification and on 27 March 2025, the IBF announced it had granted him a rematch.
{{cite web|url=https://boxingnewsonline.net/paddy-donovan-wins-appeal-sets-stage-for-crocker-rematch/|title=Paddy Donovan wins appeal, sets stage for Crocker rematch|publisher=Boxing News Online|accessdate=27 March 2025}}{{cite web|url=https://www.rte.ie/sport/boxing/2025/0327/1504472-donovan-granted-rematch-with-crocker-by-ibf/|title=Paddy Donovan granted rematch with Lewis Crocker by IBF|publisher=RTE|accessdate=27 March 2025}}
Professional boxing record
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| {{abbr|No.|Number}}
!Result !Record !Opponent !Type !Round, time !Date !Location !Notes |
|---|
| 15
|{{no2}}Loss |14–1 |style="text-align:left;"|Lewis Crocker |{{abbr|DQ|Disqualification}} |8 (12), {{small|3:00}} |1 Mar 2025 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|SSE Arena, Belfast, Northern Ireland}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Donovan disqualified for punching after the bell}} |
| 14
|{{yes2}}Win |14–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Lewis Ritson |TKO |9 (10), {{small|0:32}} |25 May 2024 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|First Direct Arena, Leeds, England}} | |
| 13
|{{yes2}}Win |13–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Williams Andres Herrera |TKO |7 (10), {{small|1:44}} |27 Jan 2024 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Ulster Hall, Belfast, Northern Ireland}} | |
| 12
|{{yes2}}Win |12–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Danny Ball |TKO |4 (10), {{small|2:41}} |25 Nov 2023 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|3Arena, Dublin, Ireland}} | |
| 11
|{{yes2}}Win |11–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Sam O'maison |TKO |6 (8), {{small|2:13}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|3Arena, Dublin, Ireland}} | |
| 10
|{{yes2}}Win |10–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Luis Eduardo Souza |TKO |1 (8), {{small|2:50}} |1 Apr 2023 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|National Stadium, Dublin, Ireland}} | |
| 9
|{{yes2}}Win |9–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Tom Hill |PTS |8 |6 Aug 2022 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|SSE Arena, Belfast, Northern Ireland}} | |
| 8
|{{yes2}}Win |8–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Miroslav Serban |TKO |6 (6), {{small|0:56}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|OVO Hydro, Glasgow, Scotland}} | |
| 7
|{{yes2}}Win |7–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Jose Luis Castillo |KO |1 (6), {{small|1:22}} |6 Aug 2021 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Falls Park, Belfast, Northern Ireland}} | |
| 6
|{{yes2}}Win |6–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Siar Ozgul |RTD |4 (6), {{small|3:00}} |19 Feb 2021 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Bolton Whites Hotel, Bolton, England}} | |
| 5
|{{yes2}}Win |5–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Jumaane Camero |PTS |6 |11 Nov 2020 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Production Park Studios, South Kirkby, England}} | |
| 4
|{{yes2}}Win |4–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Des Newton |TKO |1 (6), {{small|1:31}} |15 Aug 2020 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|York Hall, London, England}} | |
| 3
|{{yes2}}Win |3–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Oscar Amador |KO |3 (6), {{small|2:09}} |20 Dec 2019 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Bolton Whites Hotel, Bolton, England}} | |
| 2
|{{yes2}}Win |2–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Danny Mendoza |PTS |6 |16 Nov 2019 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Emirates Arena, Glasgow, Scotland}} | |
| 1
|{{yes2}}Win |1–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Arturo Lopez |KO |1 (6), {{small|1:16}} |11 Oct 2019 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Ulster Hall, Belfast, Northern Ireland}} | |
References
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External links
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