The pitch at Windsor Park has witnessed some very historic nights.

Are we about to see another?

Windsor Park then erupts when Lewis Crocker is announced.

Belfast is at fever pitch.

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There are huge jeers for Donovan as he's announced to the crowd again. He smiles in response.

Howard Foster is the man in the middle for this one.

The pre-fight pleasantries are nearly over as the MC whips up the crowd one final time.

There's a huge grin on Crocker's face.

In the other corner, Donovan is shadow boxing.

This is bubbling up nicely.

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Crocker makes his way into the ring and Donovan is straight over to him, staring him out.

Crocker just walks on by.

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BBC Sport NI at Windsor Park

Donovan sought to greet Crocker on the way through the ropes. The Belfast man ignored and moves to his corner. We are ready.

Crocker comes bouncing out of the tunnel and pumps his fists to the 'so good, so good, so good!' that rings out.

He looks like he's really embracing this moment.

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BBC Sport NI at Windsor Park

And there's Carl Frampton belting it out at ringside. It was the anthem to his big nights in Belfast.

Carl Frampton
Former world champion on BBC Radio 5 Live

These guys have a bigger opportunity than me. I fought for an interim world title, they are fighting for a legitimate world title. The winner of this title's life changes forever. They will be nervous, but they will be ready for it.

Nerves can work in your favour, Lewis needs to get close and when he gets close he needs to let his hands go and take risks. He is up against it, because Paddy is a master boxer, but I hope he can do it, but because it was so one-sided last time, I can't see past Donovan.

Here comes Lewis Crocker.

He's at the home of football in Northern Ireland. They know the words to Sweet Caroline here.

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BBC Sport NI at Windsor Park

We thought we'd swerved Sweet Caroline, but Crocker has opted for the Neil Diamon ditty to kick off his entrance.

Carl Frampton - former two-weight champion: "It's hard to make a strong case for Crocker after the last time. There was a controversial ending but up until that point, Donovan seemed to be in control.

"I do know Crocker is a lot better than that performance but he will have to be on it, although I'm expecting a great fight."

Sunny Edwards - former world flyweight champion: "It was a controversial first fight. Donovan was the boss, let's pull no punches about that, but he has to clean up his act. Was he getting so much success because of the dark arts tactics? We're going to find out.

"They have been in the ring with each other, have spent all camp thinking about each other and we know Crocker's class too, as he can bang. I'm leaning towards a late Donovan KO but we'll see."

Ryan Burnett - former unified bantamweight world champion: "I can see it being very different than the first one. I can see Crocker being a lot more competitive as I don't think we saw the real Crocker first time around. That doesn't take anything away from Paddy as he is unbelievable. I think this is going to be much more exciting."

Jamie Moore - former fighter-turned coach: "It all depends on Paddy Donovan. For the majority of the fight last time he dictated it from the outside and he is capable of doing it again.

"If Crocker is a little bit smarter on the way in and doesn't give him much to play off, applies more pressure and doesn't work until her gets close, then he can have more success.

"The first two or three rounds will be really important and however it plays out, it will run down that path. I just feel Donovan will pick up where he left off, but if Crocker starts quicker, he's in with a chance."

Eddie Hearn - promoter: "I see Paddy as the favourite because of the first fight, but I think Crocker is very live and dangerous."

Katie Taylor - undisputed light-welterweight champion: "The last fight ended so controversially, the clash of styles between [Lewis] Crocker and [Paddy] Donovan is very interesting. I can't wait for it."

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BBC Sport NI at Windsor Park

It now turns into 'Better off Alone'. He's not alone as he has his fair share of fans here.

It's a warm welcome for Paddy Donovan, let's say.

He's pumping his arms to the music. He looks ready.

He's talked the talk of a world champion. Will he now walk the walk?

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BBC Sport NI at Windsor Park

Donovan walks to 'Zombie', just as he did in the first fight. Will he produce a similar performance?

It's time.

A world title awaits.

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BBC Sport NI at Windsor Park

Here we go!!!!

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BBC Sport NI at Windsor Park

The noise has just been cranked up too. We are now in the final straight for tonight's world title fight. 'I Predict a Riot' blasts out, the crowd is urged to make more noise by the hype man. I don't think the 20,000 need much more encouragement.

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Paddy Donovan insists he is not taking "anything for granted" as he prepares to face Lewis Crocker for the vacant IBF welterweight title tonight.

Donovan was disqualified in their first fight back in March for punching after the bell when ahead on all three scorecards, having already been deducted points for fouls earlier in the contest.

His performance that night has led to him being installed as a heavy favourite for this rematch and the Limerick man has exuded confidence all week.

However, he is not downplaying the task ahead and is expecting a much improved performance from Belfast's Crocker on a night when two fighters from the island of Ireland will contest a world title for the first time.

"It's a world title fight and Crocker is still in with a big chance," said the 26-year-old southpaw.

"Any fighter in a world title fight is going to give it his all, so I will expect the best Lewis Crocker and the strongest Lewis Crocker, but the best Paddy Donovan.

"I don't think he is the same fighter or has the same confidence he had in the first fight, but I can't take anything for granted. All that matters is Saturday night."