MANNHEIM, Germany – Both Karen Chukhadzhian and Paddy Donovan came in on the welterweight limit ahead of tomorrow’s IBF title eliminator.
The winner of their clash will get to face the winner of the Australia-staged bout between challenger Liam Paro and champion Lewis Crocker, who Donovan has already twice boxed.
The fighters both scaled 146 1/2lbs and spoke of the importance of the fight. Ukraine’s Chukhadzhian admitted it was a crossroads bout. Donovan said he was happy to be in Germany but made it clear he was here on business and was not here to see the sights or sample the culture.
“I want to put on a show, this is a sink or swim fight,” said the Irishman.
Welterweight – 12 rounds
Karen Chukhadzhian – 146.5lbs
Paddy Donovan – 146.5lbs
Heavyweight
Peter Kadiru – 240.3lbs
Senad Gashi – 230lbs
Heavyweight
Emanuel Odiase – 245.8lbs
Nick Webb – 279.9lbs
Heavyweight
Viktor Jurk – 264.5lbs
Edwin Castillo – 246.9lbs
Heavyweight
Nelvie Tiafack – 261lbs
Mateusz Munoz de Penha – 239.6lbs
Lightweight
Devrim Goekduman – 134.3lbs
Franklyn Dwomoh – 133.8lbs
