Lewis Crocker vs Paddy Donovan - DAZN

[kiaba360]

I understand the DQ, but IDK about the point deductions. Infighting and opposing stances tend to lead to head-clashes. Also, Crocker isn't the type to take a step back because he's a pressure fighter. Donovan made the right tactical decision to circle and pivot, so as not give Croc any positive momentum and keep him guessing.

Donovan is pretty clearly the more skilled fighter. I felt that before the fight, and that performance proved it. What surprised me was how Crocker wasn't never able to physically impose himself. Donovan was physically stronger than I thought.

[..David..]

What a load of garbage Crocker was absolutely done

[madhive]

Absolutely unbelievable!!! The rest wanted to be the star of the main event.

[dan_cov]

He was winning easy and lost himself that fight.

Non stop pushing, multiple headbutts and that shot was way, way after the bell.

I can't blame the ref, I wish more refs applied the actual rules. Nobody to blame but himself.

[..David..]

The ref wasnt even close to the action in the last second, and the headbutts both of then were leaning im disgusted by this Dq

[MulaKO]

Another UK event with great reffing
Smfh

[kiaba360]

I don't think Team Crocker would risk his IBF mandatory in a rematch. If they're honest with themselves, they know Croc was getting outclassed.

[Joseph]

I don't think Team Crocker would risk his IBF mandatory in a rematch. If they're honest with themselves, they know Croc was getting outclassed.

Yeah, I will give Crocker props if he accepts. He got his ass beat.

[mlac]

He was winning easy and lost himself that fight.

Non stop pushing, multiple headbutts and that shot was way, way after the bell.

I can't blame the ref, I wish more refs applied the actual rules. Nobody to blame but himself.

cant blame the reff? he gave a final warning in like round 3. If it was the other way round and Donovan was losing every round and had his eye closed & was on the verge of getting stopped the reff would of stopped it 10 times over.

[kiaba360]

Yeah, I will give Crocker props if he accepts. He got his ass beat.

It's more desirable to get beat up vs Ennis/Stanionis for a title shot...than to get beat up by a domestic rival in a non-title fight. If Croc takes a rematch, I hope he lets his hands go more rather than shelling up for long periods. On the other hand, I'd like to see Paddy throw more combinations while Croc is shelling up.