Paddy Donovan and Tyrone McKenna are set to square off in a highly anticipated boxing match at Croke Park on Saturday. Donovan, who recently beat Karen Chukhadzhian in May to qualify for a shot at the IBF welterweight title held by Liam Paro, has emphasized that he is not underestimating McKenna. Despite the risks of taking on a high-profile opponent while ranked number one in the IBF, Donovan is eager to raise his profile and bring major boxing events back to Ireland, especially with the absence of Olympic champion Katie Taylor from the sport. McKenna, who has lost two of his last four fights, is preparing for the bout in Philadelphia at the "The Dungeon" gym owned by Derrick "Bozy" Ennis. He had previously retired after a defeat by Lewis Crocker in 2023 but reversed his decision to return to the ring. McKenna claims he has trained extensively for this fight and feels that Donovan is focusing more on fighters like Liam Paro and Lewis Crocker rather than taking him seriously. He insists he is ready to challenge Donovan and is determined to prove his worth in the ring. In addition to the main event, the card will feature a heavyweight clash between Dave Allen and Thomas Carty. Allen, who lost to IBF champion Filip Hrgovic in May, has since bounced back with two straightforward victories. While he is not seeking another title shot, he has stated he will approach the fight with the same intensity. Carty, who once dreamed of playing Gaelic football for Dublin, will make his boxing debut at Croke Park. He suffered an ACL injury there in March 2025 but believes he has come back stronger. Other notable bouts include a fight between Emmet Brennan and Taylor Bevan, with Brennan traveling just 500 meters from his home to Croke Park for the event. The match includes a special incentive: double pay for Bevan's representative, Brian Peters, if Bevan wins. Also on the card, Molly McCann, who transitioned from MMA to professional boxing, will face Sylwia Doligala. McCann has won all four of her bouts since making the switch and is a relative of Katie Taylor. She has shared stories of her early struggles in boxing, including being turned away from a gym as a girl. Inspired by watching Katie Taylor's career, McCann now hopes to encourage young girls to pursue boxing.