Lewis Crocker-Liam Paro: No Limit Boxing wins purse bid to stage title fight
BoxingScene has confirmed that No Limit Boxing has claimed the promotional rights to Lewis Crocker’s mandatory IBF welterweight title defense versus Liam Paro
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Biography
Jake Donovan is an award-winning journalist who served as senior writer for BoxingScene from 2007-2024, and news editor for the final nine years of his first tour. He was also the lead writer for The Ring before his decision to return home.
Area of Expertise
Breaking news, storytelling, sanctioning body shenanigans, purse bids
Interests
Attended Buddy McGirt vs. Felix Nance - Dec. 14, 1984, Uniondale (Long Island), New York. Went to support my dad's friend and co-worker at the time, featherweight contender Gino Gelormino on the undercard. Show also featured former 160lbs champ Vito Antuofermo and 1976 Olympic gold medalist Howard Davis Jnr.
Career Background
First year 1997, only for a short time for a now-defunct barber shop-style magazine; consecutively since 2002. I was literally born into the sport. My grandfather split four fights with Tony Canzoneri in the amateurs and was chief sparring partner for Al Singer, despite being denied his own pro career. My father boxed as an amateur and raised me on the sport. I boxed just long enough to realize I'm a better writer than a fighter and became further intrigued (though also often disgusted) by the sport once I began writing. I take pride in the fact that the general takeaway from my work is that I'm fair and balanced, but that I also provide a voice for those who feel silenced by the greater powers.
Awards & Honors
5 Top 3 placements plus further honorable mentions in BWAA Writing Awards.
Articles by Jake Donovan: page 16
Callum Smith-David Morrell deal reached (once again), purse bid canceled
“We have a deal in place and the event date is secured," announced WBO president Gustavo Olivieri on Monday
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Hamzah Sheeraz-Alem Begic WBO title fight set for May in Manchester
The search was brief to secure a new opponent for Hamzah Sheeraz.
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Shakur Stevenson calls for Conor Benn fight – with rehydration clause
Shakur Stevenson just arrived at the 140lbs division, but he already had his sights set even higher and heavier in welterweight Conor Benn.
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Teofimo Lopez Jnr-Shakur Stevenson fight card: Live blog recap
Follow Saturday's Teofimo Lopez Jnr-Shakur Stevenson junior welterweight title clash and supporting undercard fights as BoxingScene's Jake Donovan calls the action.
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