Paddy Donovan: 'Mentally another loss probably will break me'

About this episode

Paddy Donovan discusses his upcoming fight and the mental challenges he faces as a boxer.

Paddy Donovan talks to Tris Dixon ahead of his crucial clash this weekend with Karen Chukhadzhian, his fights with Lewis Crocker and his world title aspirations Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

People in this episode

Host: Tris Dixon

Guest: Paddy Donovan

Topics covered

• boxing
• mental health
• world title aspirations
• upcoming fights
• athlete interviews

Keywords

• Paddy Donovan
• boxing
• Karen Chukhadzhian
• Lewis Crocker
• mental health
• world title

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