Paddy Who? – Lewis Crocker responds to Conah Walker’s Donovan claims
Lewis Crocker says he only has eyes for Connah Walker going into their Matcroom meeting this Saturday night.
Walker has suggested ‘The Croc’ has been distracted by the potential of a massive November clash with Limerick star Paddy Donovan and as a result is overlooking the challenge immediately in front of him.
The 27-year-old from Belfast claims that couldn’t be further from the truth and points out he has made a deliberate attempt to ensure his gaze is firmly on the resurgent Wolverhampton fighter.
“Heās talked a lot of shit the whole way through about me,” Walker has said.
“Heās saying I am overlooking him and stuff and thinking about fights after this; any interviewer thatās asked me about a fight after this Iāve told: Iām fully focused on Saturday, Conah Walker is my focus right now. Iāve had a great camp and thatās where my confidence is coming from.”
Walker, who went from civil to civil war mid-way through camp, has been keen to pick holes in the Conlan Boxing fighter’s record and approach over the last few weeks.
He’s wondered in earshot of the press as to whether or not Crocker has fought a bonafide welterweight of note, asked if the Sandyrow man’s chin has been tested and queried as to whether or not he’d pass a gut check.
Crocker says other opponents asked similar questions ahead of fights and didn’t like the in-fight response they received.
“He says Iām made for him, but heās made for me too. He said I havenāt had to dig deep, itās because people canāt bring me to that. Theyāve tried, but it doesnāt work out well. So, I am ready for a toe-to-toe war with this guy.
“I think Conah is a good fighter, but I donāt think heās as good as what he thinks he is,” he adds before welcoming Walker’s approach, suggesting it has increased his excitement levels.
“Itās class having a game opponent, its exciting stuff fighting him in basically his hometown on a big stage, it gives me goosebumps thinking about it and Iām relishing the moment.”
The Billy Nelson trained puncher also stressed he has the kind of winner mindset his opponent may be lacking.
“I canāt afford defeat any time. He said win, lose or draw heāll still get fights after this. Thatās not in my mind, losing is not an option, never has been, never will be. Iām here to win every time, itās big rewards on this stage and Iām feeling good.”
