The boxing match between Donovan and Crocker ended in chaos as Donovan was disqualified after striking Crocker after the bell in the eighth round. This ignited a brawl among fans, leading to tumultuous scenes. Both fighters entered the bout with perfect records, aiming for a chance at the IBF welterweight title. Despite Donovan appearing to be on his way to victory after dropping Crocker, the disqualification changed everything, leaving both athletes expressing frustration and disappointment about how the fight concluded amidst significant crowd excitement and anticipation.
Donovan had points deducted in rounds six and eight for use of the elbow and head, but then at the end of the eighth, unloaded a huge shot seconds after the bell which had Crocker out and referee Marcas McDonnell had no option but to throw the Limerick man out.
It sparked a mass brawl in the crowd, with incensed fans clashing, and it took a few minutes for the ugly scenes to die down.
That's not how I wanted to win a fight, said Crocker.
An emotional Donovan said: I beat Lewis fair and square, but that referee has ripped my dreams from me.
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