Paddy Donovan will face Lewis Ritson at First Direct Arena in Leeds, United Kingdom. They will compete in a 10-round welterweight match as part of the undercard for Josh Taylor versus Jack Catterall.
Donovan, undefeated with a record of 13 wins and no losses, turned professional in 2019. His boxing journey includes ten knockouts and notable recent victories over fighters like Williams Andres Herrera and Danny Ball. Ritson, nicknamed "Sandman," has been fighting professionally since 2015 and boasts a record of 23 wins against three losses. Coming off a loss to Ohara Davies last year, Ritson's experience in both super lightweight and welterweight divisions adds an intriguing dimension to his matchup against Donovan.
Paddy Donovan has knocked out more recent opponents compared to Ritson’s mixed outcomes, suggesting an edge for Donovan in terms of finishing ability. Given Ritson's return from defeat and up-shifted weight class matchup, this fight poses significant challenges for him but also offers a chance for resurgence.
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) |
Paddy Donovan is the strong favorite entering the matchup with odds at 1.1 (-1200), signaling high confidence in his victory. Lewis Ritson, facing long odds of 10.5 (+950), steps into the ring as the underdog. If Donovan secures a win by KO/TKO/DQ, odds are set at 1.3 (-310). A similar victory for Ritson would pay out significantly more at 16.0 (+1500). Winning by points or decision also shows a leaning towards Donovan at 4.8 (+380) compared to Ritson’s distant 22.0 (+2100), underscoring expected dominance from Donovan throughout the fight.
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 |
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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