Boxing

Paddy Donovan insists team will appeal disqualification after Crocker controversy

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Paddy Donovan boxed beautifully but suffered a first defeat of his six-year pro career Saturday night in dramatic circumstances, disqualified having crunched Lewis Crocker with a right hook moments after the bell sounded to end round eight of their 12-round IBF welterweight title final eliminator. Continue reading “Paddy Donovan insists team will appeal disqualification after Crocker controversy”

Boxing

Dubois’ sparring partner Dacres optimistic after Adeleye loss, eyeing April return

David Adeleye knocks out Solomon Dacres during the British Heavyweight title fight between Solomon Dacres and David Adeleye at OVO Arena Wembley on...

Now-former English heavyweight champion Solomon Dacres was left dazed on the canvas, his unbeaten record erased and an excellent training camp all for naught by a motivated challenger in David Adeleye during their long-awaited December duel. A first pro loss won’t define his rebuild, the 31-year-old insists. Continue reading “Dubois’ sparring partner Dacres optimistic after Adeleye loss, eyeing April return”