Filip Hrgovic has decisively ended Dave Allen's hopes in their heavyweight contest, stopping the hometown fighter within the first three rounds. The bout took place at the Eco-Power Stadium in Doncaster, Allen's home turf. Hrgovic's victory was conclusive, bringing the fight to a halt early, as confirmed by live updates from Sky Sports.
Allen, often characterized as an 'outsider' and a 'cult figure' in the heavyweight division, faced what was described as the biggest fight of his career. This defeat comes after a previous loss to Arslanbek Makhmudov, an event that paradoxically seemed to bolster Allen's popularity, prior to a subsequent win against Karim Berredjem in February. The specifics of how this particular matchup was orchestrated remain a subject of varied discussion.
The article from DAZN News FR frames the fight as a significant career moment for Allen, noting his underdog status. It also mentions an unrelated upcoming bout on May 23rd between Oleksandr Usyk and Rico Verhoeven.
Following the stoppage, Allen has reportedly been reflecting on the referee's decision to end the fight and contemplating his future endeavors. Meanwhile, Hrgovic is apparently setting his sights on a potential showdown with the emerging heavyweight talent, Moses Itauma. The conclusion of the Allen-Hrgovic fight occurred on Saturday, May 16, 2026, around 11:06 PM UK time. An additional reference to an 'Allen vs Costa' event at UFC, published four days prior to this report, appears to be of significantly lower relevance to the Hrgovic bout.
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