Paddy Donovan

Boxer

Ireland

Paddy “The Real Deal” Donovan is an Irish pro boxer competing in the welterweight division. A southpaw from Limerick, he broke through with a dominant 9th-round TKO of Lewis Ritson to defend the WBA Continental Welterweight title. In September 2025, Donovan stepped into a world-title bout against Lewis Crocker for the vacant IBF welterweight belt. As one of Ireland’s standout fighters, he’s best known for sharp boxing, high finishing rate, and resilience.