Hearn’s epic vision: Crocker vs. Donovan II winner’s eye IBF welterweight gold

Eddie Hearn is excited for the September 13 rematch between Paddy Donovan and Lewis Crocker at Windsor Park in Belfast, Northern Ireland. In addition to all Irish angles of the fight, the vacant IBF welterweight titles are at stake.

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Eddie’s vision for a “crazy” battle

Matchroom promoter Hahn is hoping for a stampede of interest from fighters who want to fight against the Crockard Novan winner to win the IBF 147-LB title. He believes these fighters will target the winner:

– Ryan Garcia
– Devin Haney
– Teofimo Lopez
– Connarben

It is difficult to imagine either someone interested in fighting IBF belt Crocker (14-1, 11 Kos) or Donovan (21-0, 11 Kos). There’s no value in the fight other than winning the IBF title.

Lewis and Paddy are considered domestic-level fighters piloted in that position by Hearn in the IBF’s 147-pound ranking without fighting world-class fighters. Plus, the fabrics at risk for Theofimo, Ben, Haney and Ryan fighting the winners of Crocker Donovan are a small amount compared to what they’re getting.

IBF belt big draw

“The first All-Ireland battle for the World Championship. It’s history in itself. If you win this battle, who can fight? Stepping stone September 13th regarding the collision between Lewis Crocker vs. Padidnovan 2.

Sounds like a A dream of a distorted pipe For Hearn, he believes the big name wants to fight Crocker and Donovan for the IBF title. The belt is secondary when the fighter reaches the level of popularity that Ryan, Haney, Theofimo and Ben receive.

Realistic opponent outlook

A more realistic option for the winner of Crocker-Donovan 2 is Karen Chukhadzhian or Raul Curiel. These aren’t big names, they’ll probably easily beat Crocker and Donovan, but at least give you the opportunity to fight decent opponents on a world level for change. So far, the two Irish fighters have never fought anyone in the top 15 welterweight division. They were moved to the top spot with clever matchmaking. This is pathetic when you think about it.

Crazy Talk, Big Night

“Here we have the opportunity to become a world champion and not only create history, but also take part in the battle for astronomical sums,” he said of the potential for the winner of Crocker vs. Donovan 2 to scream in the fabric. “I had a rematch in front of 20,000 for the welterweight world title at Windsor Park. That’s why this fight is called “a day like this.” Because I will never forget a day like this. Wait until you see something like September 13th.

“Paddy was a better guy at night until the mistake, so he has to be good,” Hearn said of Crocker having to improve in the rematch.