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Paddy Donovan
Born
Patrick Donovan

Ennis, Ireland
Other namesThe Real Deal
Statistics
Weight(s)Welterweight
Height5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
StanceSouthpaw
Boxing record
Total fights15
Wins14
Wins by KO11
Losses1

Patrick Donovan is an Irish professional boxer. As an amateur, Donovan competed at the 2016 World Youth Championships.[1]

Professional career

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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.[2][3] 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.[4][5]

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.[6] 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.[7][8]

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.[9][10] On 11 November 2020, Donovan faced Jumaane Camero. Donovan won via points decision after outboxing his opponent throughout the duration of the bout.[11][12]

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.[13][14] 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.[15][16]

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.[17][18][19] 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.[20]

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.[21][22]

He faced Lewis Crocker in a final eliminator for IBF welterweight title at SSE Arena in Belfast, Northern Ireland, on 1 March 2025.[23][24] 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.[25][26]

Professional boxing record

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15 fights 14 wins 1 loss
By knockout 11 0
By decision 3 0
By disqualification 0 1
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
15 Loss 14–1 Lewis Crocker DQ 8 (12), 3:00 1 Mar 2025 SSE Arena, Belfast, Northern Ireland 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
13 Win 13–0 Williams Andres Herrera TKO 7 (10), 1:44 27 Jan 2024 Ulster Hall, Belfast, Northern Ireland
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
8 Win 8–0 Miroslav Serban TKO 6 (6), 0:56 26 Feb 2022 OVO Hydro, Glasgow, Scotland
7 Win 7–0 Jose Luis Castillo KO 1 (6), 1:22 6 Aug 2021 Falls Park, Belfast, Northern Ireland
6 Win 6–0 Siar Ozgul RTD 4 (6), 3:00 19 Feb 2021 Bolton Whites Hotel, Bolton, England
5 Win 5–0 Jumaane Camero PTS 6 11 Nov 2020 Production Park Studios, South Kirkby, England
4 Win 4–0 Des Newton TKO 1 (6), 1:31 15 Aug 2020 York Hall, London, England
3 Win 3–0 Oscar Amador KO 3 (6), 2:09 20 Dec 2019 Bolton Whites Hotel, Bolton, England
2 Win 2–0 Danny Mendoza PTS 6 16 Nov 2019 Emirates Arena, Glasgow, Scotland
1 Win 1–0 Arturo Lopez KO 1 (6), 1:16 11 Oct 2019 Ulster Hall, Belfast, Northern Ireland

References

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  1. ^ "Mixed fortunes at World Youths in Russia". irish-boxing.com. Retrieved 22 July 2022.
  2. ^ "Top Rank signs Irish amateur standout Paddy Donovan". badlefthook.com. Retrieved 22 July 2022.
  3. ^ "Irish sensation Paddy Donovan signs pro deal with Top Rank". worldboxingnews.net. Retrieved 22 July 2022.
  4. ^ "ESPN+ LIVE Results From Belfast: Paddy Donovan Scores KO in One". boxingscene.com. Retrieved 22 July 2022.
  5. ^ "Andy Lee-trained prospect Donovan scores frightening first-round KO on pro debut". the42.ie. Retrieved 22 July 2022.
  6. ^ "Paddy Donovan Wins in Glasgow, Back in March on Conlan Bill". boxingscene.com. Retrieved 22 July 2022.
  7. ^ "Andy Lee's Top Rank prospect Paddy Donovan scores another knockout in Bolton". the42.ie. Retrieved 22 July 2022.
  8. ^ "Paddy Donovan Stops Oscar Amador in Third Round". boxingscene.com. Retrieved 22 July 2022.
  9. ^ "I sacked Newton – Paddy Donovan secures impressive first round stoppage". irish-boxing.com. Retrieved 22 July 2022.
  10. ^ "Vicious body shot gives unbeaten Paddy Donovan quick victory". the42.ie. Retrieved 22 July 2022.
  11. ^ "Lee protégé Donovan passes career-toughest test with flying colours". the42.ie. Retrieved 22 July 2022.
  12. ^ "Kulakhmet and Donovan dominate on MTK Fight Night". boxing-social.com. Retrieved 22 July 2022.
  13. ^ "Paddy Donovan Pounds Siar Ozgul For TKO Win in Bolton". boxingscene.com. Retrieved 22 July 2022.
  14. ^ "Paddy Donovan dominates and stops Siar Ozgul". irish-boxing.com. Retrieved 22 July 2022.
  15. ^ "World title options for Michael Conlan after he comes of age on magic night at Falls Park". irishnews.com. Retrieved 22 July 2022.
  16. ^ "Paddy Donovan Crushes Jose Luis Castillo in One Round". boxingscene.com. Retrieved 22 July 2022.
  17. ^ "Nick Campbell, Paddy Donovan, John Docherty Bag Stoppage Wins in Glasgow". boxingscene.com. Retrieved 23 July 2022.
  18. ^ "Paddy Donovan takes professional record to 8-0 with impressive performance in Glasgow". irishmirror.ie. Retrieved 23 July 2022.
  19. ^ "The Real Deal – Paddy Donovan puts on a Sky Showcase". irish-boxing.com. Retrieved 23 July 2022.
  20. ^ "Michael Conlan-Miguel Marriaga - LIVE RESULTS From Belfast". boxingscene.com. Retrieved 8 August 2022.
  21. ^ "Patient Paddy Donovan Stops Lewis Ritson In Nine". Boxing Scene. Retrieved 24 February 2025.
  22. ^ "Paddy Donovan breaks Ritson resistance for impressive stoppage". Irish Boxing. Retrieved 24 February 2025.
  23. ^ Iskenderov, Parviz (30 December 2024). "Paddy Donovan faces Lewis Crocker in title eliminator: I will not stop until I'm champ". FIGHTMAG.
  24. ^ "Details confirmed for 'Real Deal' Donovan's next bout in March". www.limerickleader.ie. 30 December 2024.
  25. ^ "Crocker wins dramatic fight as Donovan disqualified". BBC Sport. Retrieved 2 March 2025.
  26. ^ "Chaos reigns as Lewis Crocker wins controversial Paddy Donovan bout by disqualification". Belfast Telegraph. Retrieved 2 March 2025.
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