Paddy Donovan insists he is not “underestimating” Tyrone McKenna before they meet at Croke Park on Saturday with a second crack at world honours on the horizon.

Donovan bounced back from his first title defeat by Lewis Crocker with an impressive victory over Karen Chukhadzhian in May to return to the mandatory slot for the IBF welterweight title held by Australia’s Liam Paro.

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The Limerick man is aware of the risks in taking a fight in the interim, but felt this was too good an opportunity to turn down and plans to put on a show to elevate his status.

He and McKenna have sparred countless rounds over the years and the 27-year-old…

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