Crocker sets sights on route back to the top
Lewis Crocker is looking forward and not back at his world title defeat by Liam Paro as he prepares for his return against Owen Cooper in December at Belfast's 02.
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Notable Quotes
""I got beaten on a very close decision in a world title fight against a two-weight world champion.""
— Lewis Crocker , Athlete
""My main focus now is going to be a two-time world champion.""
— Lewis Crocker , Athlete
""Shoulda, woulda, coulda...""
— Lewis Crocker , Athlete
""It's good to be back in Belfast anyway, and get on the road to two-time world champion.""
— Lewis Crocker , Athlete
Key People
Anthony Cacace is a British professional boxer who currently holds the WBA super-featherweight world title.
Lewis Crocker is a professional boxer and the current IBF welterweight world champion.
Liam Paro is a professional boxer and mandatory contender for the IBF welterweight title.
Nick Ball is a British professional boxer and former featherweight champion.
A 16-year-old actor who won the award for best supporting actor at the Bafta TV Awards.
Paddy Donovan is a professional boxer who previously faced Lewis Crocker in a world title match.
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Lewis Crocker is looking forward and not back at his world title defeat by Liam Paro as he prepares for his return against Owen Cooper in December at Belfast's 02.
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