Paddy Donovan vs Lewis Ritson - Date, Start time, Fight Card, Location

Paddy Donovan will face Lewis Ritson in a welterweight match at First Direct Arena in Leeds, Yorkshire. This bout serves as an undercard for the Josh Taylor vs Jack Catterall fight.

Donovan, a professional since 2019, remains undefeated with a record of 13 wins and 10 knockouts. His recent victories include TKO wins over Williams Andres Herrera and Danny Ball. Ritson, turned pro in 2015, has a record of 23 wins and 13 KOs but lost his last fight by KO to Ohara Davies in March 2023. Donovan's consistent performance and high KO rate suggest he has the upper hand against Ritson, who is trying to rebound from a loss.

What time is Paddy Donovan vs Lewis Ritson fight

Live coverage for the Paddy Donovan vs Lewis Ritson main card will start at 03:00 PM EST on ESPN+. Refer to the table below to find your local time.

Region	Date	Main Card Start Time	Paddy Donovan vs Lewis Ritson Ring Walks (approx.)
USA and Canada (EST)	Saturday, May 25, 2024	03:00 PM	05:20 PM
USA and Canada (PT)	Saturday, May 25, 2024	12:00 PM	02:20 PM
UK and Ireland (GMT)	Saturday, May 25, 2024	07:00 PM	09:20 PM
Australia (AEDT)	Sunday, May 26, 2024	06:00 AM	08:20 AM

The boxing event featuring Paddy Donovan versus Lewis Ritson will take place on May 25, 2024, at the First Direct Arena in Leeds, Yorkshire, United Kingdom. The fight is scheduled to start at 05:20 PM EST. This bout is part of the undercard with Josh Taylor and Jack Catterall headlining the main event.

Paddy Donovan and Lewis Ritson will compete in a welterweight category match over 10 rounds. Please note that the ring walk time for each fight might change depending on how long earlier fights last.

For viewers watching from different time zones, check the start times listed for your location to ensure you do not miss any action.

Fighters Details

Paddy Donovan will fight Lewis Ritson in a 10-round welterweight bout.

Paddy Donovan

• Nationality: Ireland
• Stance: Southpaw
• Height: 175cm
• Total Fights: 13
• Record: 13 / 0 / 0

Paddy Donovan turned professional in 2019 and carries an undefeated record of 13 wins, zero losses, with 10 of those wins by knockout. His last victory was a TKO against Williams Andres Herrera. Donovan’s ability to consistently stop opponents suggests he might leverage his power and agility against Ritson, who has experienced recent knockouts.

Lewis Ritson

• Nationality: United Kingdom
• Stance: Orthodox
• Height: 178cm
• Total Fights: 26
• Record: 23 / 3 / 0

Lewis Ritson began his professional career in 2015 and has a record of 23 wins and 3 losses, with 13 wins by knockout. Ritson was knocked out in his last match by Ohara Davies. Given Ritson's recent challenges against powerful strikers, facing Donovan, known for his knockout capabilities, places him at a tactical disadvantage.

Paddy Donovan vs Lewis Ritson Betting Odds

• Favorite: Paddy Donovan : 1.1 (-1200)
• Underdog: Lewis Ritson : 10.5 (+950)

Method of victory	Paddy Donovan	Lewis Ritson
By KO/TKO or disqualification	1.3 (-310)	16.0 (+1500)
By decision or technical decision	4.8 (+380)	22.0 (+2100)

How and where to watch the Paddy Donovan vs Lewis Ritson Fight

You can watch Paddy Donovan vs Lewis Ritson via ESPN+.

Region	Live-streaming
USA	ESPN

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Paddy Donovan vs Lewis Ritson Fight Card

• Josh Taylor vs Jack Catterall
• Paddy Donovan vs Lewis Ritson
• Gary Cully vs Francesco Patera
• Cheavon Clarke vs Ellis Zorro
• George Liddard vs Graham McCormack
• Emmanuel Buttigieg vs Anas Isarti
• Giorgio Visioli vs Sergio Odabai