Eric Donovan suffers eighth round stoppage loss to Zelfa Barrett. Barrett has knocked out 14 of his 23 opponents, with his only loss was a shock defeat on points to Ronnie Clark in a IBF European title bout over two years ago. ‘I look at Zelfa at his very best and myself at my very best and I trump him in a lot of areas. Zelfa Barrett (born 9 July 1993) is a British professional boxer who has held the Commonwealth super-featherweight title since June 2019. More significantly, the winner will secure an IBF top 15 world ranking, which will leave him eligible for more lucrative fights including a possible world title shot. By clicking yes you confirm your accept our privacy policy. Adam Booth-managed Shannon Courtenay was the red hot favourite when the super-bantamweight fight was announced, but Ball was slowly backed once fans read up on her pedigree. Should all go to plan for Carl Frampton against Darren Traynor in London on Saturday, he will get his opportunity to become a three-weight world champion in November. Commonwealth 130-pound champion Zelfa Barrett has signed a deal with Matchroom Boxing, and will return to the ring on May 2 as part of the Whyte-Povetkin card at Manchester Arena. I'm going to be fighting for world titles. I'm going to look good doing it. I don’t care about that. A NOTE ABOUT RELEVANT ADVERTISING: We collect information about the content (including ads) you use across this site and use it to make both advertising and content more relevant to you on our network and other sites. ‘I look at Zelfa Barrett and I am not overawed,’ Donovan insists. No disrespect to the guy. British boxer Zelfa Barrett has delivered a vicious knock out blow during Saturday’s super-featherweight bout against Eric Donovan. The better he is, the better I'll be. 4 min read, 08:49 16 Oct 2020 on Facebook or follow us on Twitter THERE was no fairytale Friday for Eric Donovan in Eddie Hearn’s opulent Essex estate as he suffered an eighth-round stoppage loss against Zelfa Barrett. You also have to be able to back it up, you have to be good enough and prepare well. Lilywhite Lightning was twice knocked to the canvas in the seventh-round against the Englishman on the "Fight Camp" card at Matchroom Boxing's head-quarters in Essex. Lilywhite Lightning was twice knocked to the canvas in the seventh-round against the Englishman on the "Fight Camp" card at Matchroom Boxing's head-quarters in Essex. "Unbelievable finish, one of the KOs of the year. CTRL + SPACE for auto-complete. “He’s a good boxer, he was catching me, I had to dig deep and throw and I caught him,” Barrett said. @zelfaflash scores two massive knockdowns and finishes the fight with a HUGE left hook ⚡, Watch #FightCamp on Sky Sports Action now! Will O'Callaghan willocallaghan. Donovan and Barrett are due in the ring at 9pm. Here is everything you need to know about Eric Donovan's upcoming fight against Zelfa Barrett. The 35-year-old Donovan was unbeaten in 12 fights before Saturday’s encounter. Zelfa Barrett (born 9 July 1993) is a British professional boxer who has held the … © Copyright 2020 - Off The Ball LTD. REG #614250 Marconi House, Digges Lane, Dublin 2, There are currently no podcasts in the queue. I'm here to stay. Photo by Mark Robinson / Matchroom Boxing via Sportsfile. Barrett has knocked out 14 of his 23 opponents, with his only loss was a shock defeat on points to Ronnie Clark in a IBF European title bout over two years ago. Play Store & Eric Donovan could get a World title shot provided he beats British super featherweight Zelfa Barrett later this month on the Matchroom Fight Camp card being staged on Eddie Hearn’s Essex estate. Meanwhile, British star Rachel Ball produced the first feel-good story of boxing’s lockdown with a shock upset win for the social worker underdog. Subscribe to Off The Ball's YouTube channel for more videos, like us Had him 5-1 up after 6 but Barrett has the dynamite to get him out of trouble #Fightcamp, — Carl Frampton MBE (@RealCFrampton) August 14, 2020, There are currently no podcasts in the queue. Come from behind knockout wins don’t come along very often but it has tonight! Without a crowd, sometimes you come in and are a little bit flat, and all of a sudden, your career can be completely turned on its head, we saw it with Jono Carroll this week. Barrett is 1/7 to win the IBF belt. Rachel Ball landed the picture perfect counter left hand (via @DAZN) pic.twitter.com/BC0HhHPxhe. Pulled the big punch out when he needed it.. Really good fight that everyone must have enjoyed? Some shot from Barrett! Uncategorized. Donovan survived a count in the closing stages of the seventh before the referee waved off the bout with the Kildare man was again knocked down by a left hook in the second minute of the eighth. Barrett's showed such power and he really attacked well there. Eric sounds like a good guy but I’m there to do a job!” – @zelfaflash#FightCamp #BarrettDonovan #FightCamp3, Watch live: https://t.co/yQ5SEYw8k9 pic.twitter.com/xjHITEpywR, — Matchroom Boxing (@MatchroomBoxing) August 12, 2020. However, Donovan, who has an unblemished record in his 12 previous professional bouts, knows that a chance like this mightn’t come along again. Fair play to both lads, great fight.”, That left hook from Zelfa Barrett was world class. I've moved in with my Uncle Pat (Barrett) for this camp, that was the hardest! ", BIG KNOCKOUT! ‘I believe in myself and I believe if I can get a good camp, good preparation, that I could actually put in a good performance and win this fight.’. Barrett’s professional record improves to 24 wins — including 15 KO victories — and just one loss, which came against former British powerhouse Ronnie Clark in 2018. Had him 5-1 up after 6 but Barrett has the dynamite to get him out of trouble #Fightcamp, — Carl Frampton MBE (@RealCFrampton) August 14, 2020. The 27-year old Mancunian is a highly-rated fighter with an impressive CV, winning all but one of his 24 fights. Respect to Eric, I really appreciate him taking the fight. “He came back from the depths, I had him 4-1 down after five,” Hearn said. Find out more about our policy and your choices, including how to opt-out. ‘I don’t feel in any way inferior. ‘Lilywhite Lightning’ Alias ‘Brown Flash’. "I had Barrett 4-1 down after five rounds. Zelfa will learn from this.. credit to both #FightCamp, — Tony Bellew (@TonyBellew) August 14, 2020, Gutted for Eric and Kenny. Rory Keane: Ireland’s replacement full-back is right under their nose, Young doctor saved her father’s life by doing CPR on the road for 22 minutes, Harris keen to broaden eligibility for student grant as review is launched, * Sign up to the Extra..ie survey panel to trial free products and win prizes for your opinions! He actually moved up a weight to take the fight and could comfortably return to the featherweight division. Zelfa will learn from this.. credit to both #FightCamp, — Tony Bellew (@TonyBellew) August 14, 2020, Gutted for Eric and Kenny. Eric Donovan suffers eighth round stoppage loss to Zelfa Barrett. — Michael Conlan (@mickconlan11) August 14, 2020, Phenomenal performance from @eric_donovan60 and fantastic skill and heart @zelfaflash showed power and skill great fight Eric will be back at his own weight and should be so proud of himself , — Niall Kennedy Boxer (@niallbaskennedy) August 14, 2020, As I said Zelfa was the puncher in the fight! But I'm here to do a job on him. One of the low-key highlights of Matchroom Boxing's four-week back-garden experiment was Zelfa Barrett's thrilling victory over Eric Donovan - and the judge's scorecards - at Fight Camp 3. "He came back from the depths of that fight," promoter Eddie Hearn said afterwards. [2] Contents. Eric Donovan was clearly winning on points. Donovan accepts that Barrett will be a huge step up in class from what he has faced before. Eric Donovan has suffered an eighth-round stoppage defeat to Zelfa Barrett in his IBF intercontinental super-featherweight title fight. Sports journalist Chris McKenna tweeted: “Eric Donovan boxed the perfect fight but against a bigger man and much bigger puncher it would only need one huge shot to land to turn it. Get your free trial now & start streaming instantly >. He made his professional debut in 2014 and has won the British and Commonwealth super featherweight titles. 10:07 14 Aug 2020. Professional career; Personal life; Professional boxing record; References; Professional career. Courtenay, 27, to her total credit battled her way back into the contest in the second, stalking and tagging Ball around the ring. However, if any of the three earlier fights on the show end prematurely, then the Donovan v Barrett fight will start before 9pm. Barrett’s professional record improves to 24 wins — including 15 KO victories — and just one loss, which came against former British powerhouse Ronnie Clark in 2018. The Government will pull the plug on the GAA championships in the event of a full lockdown, Tanaiste Leo Varadkar warned last night. No disrespect to him but he's in my way.". We've got you covered! pic.twitter.com/escMUgJpuh, — Sky Sports Boxing (@SkySportsBoxing) August 14, 2020. Turned things around with that huge left hook. In the event of Donovan upsetting the odds and securing the biggest win of his professional career, he could be in line for a shot at a world title or at worst a title eliminator. As the pair met in the pre-match press conference, the Commonwealth super-featherweight champion even referred to. Eric can be proud of that performance turned back the years for the first 6! Eric Donovan is one of life’s good guys. The flame-haired marathon runner and down-to-earth girl could not beat back tears as she said: “Most of my fellow social workers, who I work with, only found out I box this afternoon so thanks to them for all their late support. Some shot from Barrett! Lilywhite Lightning was twice knocked to the canvas in the seventh-round against the Englishman on the "Fight Camp" card … But referee Howard Foster shocked the few staff inside Eddie Hearn’s back garden when he picked the away fighter 77-75. Find out more about cookies @zelfaflash scores two massive knockdowns and finishes the fight with a HUGE left hook ⚡, Watch #FightCamp on Sky Sports Action now! "He came back from the depths of that fight," promoter Eddie Hearn said afterwards. Donovan’s pleasant nature does belie a determined and ambitious fighter, who has been handed the biggest opportunity of his career when he faces Barrett for the IBF intercontinental super-featherweight title in Hearn’s garden this evening. Eric Donovan has suffered an eighth-round stoppage defeat to Zelfa Barrett in his IBF intercontinental super-featherweight title fight. Will O'Callaghan 22.07 14 Aug 2020 Share this article. Come from behind knockout wins don’t come along very often but it has tonight! Savage fight. Eric Donovan has suffered an eighth-round stoppage defeat to Zelfa Barrett in his IBF intercontinental super-featherweight title fight. "Unbelievable finish, one of the KOs of the year. A hellacious left hook turned this Irish boxer’s lights out and left the commentators absolutely stunned as the referee waved off the fight. Zelfa Barrett with the KO! I've dedicated my whole life towards boxing. “In the end, it was his power that shone through. "Nobody has the balls to fight Zelfa at super featherweight in Britain. #BarrettDonovan #FightCamp3. BoxRec.com uses cookies to make the site simpler. ‘I look at Zelfa Barrett and I am not overawed,’ Donovan insists. You currently have no podcasts in your queue. “I’m a bit annoyed because it was my Matchroom debut, but it is what it is.”. Pulled the big punch out when he needed it.. Really good fight that everyone must have enjoyed? Three could be magic number as Frampton eyes chance to make history, Eric Donovan one win away from securing World title shot, Mike Tyson's return to the ring delayed until November, 'So unintended. NRL 2020: Kotoni Staggs sex tape news, McKenzie Lorraine Rob... 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