Billy Nelson is fully focused on a world title bid for Lewis Crocker with the Belfast man now a mandatory challenger for a shot at the IBF

Donovan was distraught following the decision by referee Marcus McDonnell, while Crocker's unbeaten record remains intact and he now becomes mandatory challenger for the IBF World welterweight belt, currently held by American Jaron 'Boots' Ennis.

In one of the most staggering finales to a fight in a British ring, Paddy Donovan was disqualified while opponent Lewis Crocker was on the canvas, writes Tris Dixon.

Limerick fighter Paddy Donovan says he has already requested a rematch after his controversial disqualification in his IBF world title eliminator against Lewis Crocker.

Paddy Donovan looked to be on his way to becoming the mandatory challenger for the IBF world welterweight title on Saturday night before being disqualified

Belfast's Lewis Crocker wins a dramatic IBF eliminator against Paddy Donovan after his opponent is disqualified for delivering a punch after the bell at the end of the eighth round.