“Paddy donovan was disqualified due to violation of the rules”, – WRITE: Sport.ua
In the ring met Irishman Paddy is donovan (14–1, 11 KO) and Lewis Crocker (21–0, 11 KOs) from Northern Ireland. The winner of this confrontation became a compulsory contender for the title of IBF World Champion.
Donovan had more initiative, had an advantage and won the cards of all judges. However, in the eighth round, the boxer made a gross mistake. The Irishman beat the opponent when gong came. Instead of stopping and going to his corner, Paddy struck another stroke and sent a Croker to a knockdown.
The judge made the decision to disqualify the downed due to violation of the rules. At the time of stopping the battle, the boxer won the judicial notes – 69-63, 69-63, 67-65.
VIDEO. Paddy’s disqualification is donated after knockout after gong
Crocker Goes Down After the Bell and Donovan is dq’d !! 😵😵#Crockerdonovan pic.twitter.com/kbAflo1qey
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