Paddy Donovan (Irish boxer)

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Paddy Donovan
Born
Patrick Donovan

Limerick, Ireland
Other namesThe Real Deal
Statistics
Weight(s) Welterweight
Height5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
Stance Southpaw
Boxing record
Total fights14
Wins14
Wins by KO11

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

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Professional career

Early 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. [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 is scheduled to face Lewis Crocker in a final eliminator for IBF welterweight title at SSE Arena in Belfast, Northern Ireland on March 1, 2025. [21] [22]

Professional boxing record

14 fights14 wins0 losses
By knockout110
By decision30
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
14Win14–0 Lewis Ritson TKO9 (10), 0:3225 May 2024 First Direct Arena, Leeds, England
13Win13–0Williams Andres HerreraTKO7 (10), 1:4427 Jan 2024Ulster Hall, Belfast, Northern Ireland
12Win12–0Danny BallTKO4 (10), 2:4125 Nov 20233Arena, Dublin, Ireland
11Win11–0Sam O'maisonTKO6 (8), 2:13 20 May 2023 3Arena, Dublin, Ireland
10Win10–0Luis Eduardo SouzaTKO1 (8), 2:501 Apr 2023 National Stadium, Dublin, Ireland
9Win9–0Tom HillPTS86 Aug 2022 SSE Arena, Belfast, Northern Ireland
8Win8–0Miroslav SerbanTKO6 (6), 0:56 26 Feb 2022 OVO Hydro, Glasgow, Scotland
7Win7–0Jose Luis CastilloKO1 (6), 1:226 Aug 2021Falls Park, Belfast, Northern Ireland
6Win6–0Siar OzgulRTD4 (6), 3:0019 Feb 2021Bolton Whites Hotel, Bolton, England
5Win5–0Jumaane CameroPTS611 Nov 2020Production Park Studios, South Kirkby, England
4Win4–0Des NewtonTKO1 (6), 1:3115 Aug 2020 York Hall, London, England
3Win3–0Oscar AmadorKO3 (6), 2:0920 Dec 2019Bolton Whites Hotel, Bolton, England
2Win2–0Danny MendozaPTS616 Nov 2019 Emirates Arena, Glasgow, Scotland
1Win1–0Arturo LopezKO1 (6), 1:1611 Oct 2019 Ulster Hall, Belfast, Northern Ireland

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  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.
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