Paddy Donovan and Lewis Crocker could be the largest all-Irish combat of all time.
Matchroom have confirmed the welterweight rivals will combat for the suitable to problem for a world title after they share the ring in March.
The Irish duo have been closely linked since January of final yr and it was formally confirmed over the weekend that the pair will settle their variations within the SSE Area on March 1.
Matchroom have since confirmed that the thrilling 50-50 Belfast – Limerick conflict shall be a FINAL eliminator for the IBF world title.
Consequently, the winner shall be subsequent in line for the IBF welterweight title presently within the possession of Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis.
Growing the stakes by such a margin might improve the combat from eagerly anticipated home to the largest All-Irish combat in latest historical past.
Each fighters are ranked with the American-based organisation, Donovan at 6 and Crocker at 5, curiously Matchroom stablemate Conor Benn is at 4.
