The boxing match between Paddy Donovan and Lewis Crocker ended in controversy when Donovan was disqualified due to a build-up of offences, including headbutts and a shot after the bell. Matchroom boss Eddie Hearn, who represents both fighters, expressed his difficulty in taking a side, stating that while Donovan landed a shot after the bell, it was not an isolated incident. Hearn believes Donovan was on his way to victory, boxing exceptionally well, but ultimately threw the fight away. He also expressed interest in a potential rematch, possibly at Windsor Park, but acknowledged that the decision ultimately rests with the IBF and Crocker's team.