All-Ireland world title fight confirmed for Windsor Park in Belfast

Michael Bolton

Limerick's Paddy O'Donovan and Belfast's Lewis Crocker will fight for the IBF welterweight title in Belfast for their rematch in September.

The bout is set for September 13th in Windsor Park, Belfast.

In their first fight, Donovan was disqualified for a late punch on Crocker after the eighth round.

The Limerick fighter was winning the fight before the disqualification, and had knocked down Crocker with 20 seconds left of the eighth round.

Following the bout, Crocker was set to challenge Jaron Ennis for the IBF title.

However, following Ennis's decision to move up to 154 pounds, it means there will be a new Irish world champion in September.

In a social media post announcing the fight, Donovan said: “I’m looking to repeat another stellar boxing performance, set the record straight and come home with a world title.”

Promoted by Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom Boxing, the fight will be broadcast on streaming service DAZN.