Upcoming Showdown: Dave Allen vs. Filip Hrgovic
Dave Allen is gearing up for an intense showdown with Filip Hrgovic next week, marking what could be one of the most challenging bouts of his career. After experiencing a revival in his boxing journey, fans rallied around Allen following a controversial decision loss to Johnny Fisher in 2024. This setback paved the way for a convincing stoppage victory over Fisher in their rematch last spring, reaffirming Allen’s resilience.
Despite his recent loss to Arslanbek Makhmudov in October, Allen, now 34, showcased his skills with a quick first-round knockout against Karim Berredjem in February, setting the stage for the upcoming clash with Hrgovic.
Filip Hrgovic’s Journey
Hrgovic also looks to make his mark in the heavyweight division after an encouraging performance in 2025, where he secured points victories over Joe Joyce and David Adeleye. This follows his first career defeat, a stoppage caused by a doctor’s intervention in a bout against Daniel Dubois in 2024. Now, at 33, the Croatian fighter is eager to reclaim his position in the world-title conversation—but first, he must overcome Allen in Doncaster’s Eco-Power Stadium.
Fight Details
- Date: Saturday, May 16
- Location: Eco-Power Stadium, Doncaster, UK
- Event Start Time: The main card is expected to kick off at 7 PM BST (2 PM ET), with the headlining event likely scheduled for around 10 PM BST (5 PM ET).
Viewing Options
Fans can catch the match live on DAZN, with subscriptions available from £15.99 monthly.
Betting Odds
(via Betway):
- Hrgovic: 1/10
- Allen: 11/2
- Draw: 20/1
Fight Card Overview
(subject to potential changes):
- Main Event: Filip Hrgovic vs. Dave Allen (Heavyweight)
- Louie O’Doherty vs. Ahmed Hatim (British and Commonwealth Lightweight Titles)
- Michael Gomez Jr vs. Lee McGregor (Lightweight)
- Maxi Hughes vs. Lewis Sylvester (Super-Lightweight)
- Ted Jackson vs. Mike Byles (Middleweight)
- Joe Hayden vs. Ryan Frost (Welterweight)
- Bradley Casey vs. TBA (Cruiserweight)
- Asadkhuja Muydinkhujaev vs. TBA (Welterweight)
- Kian Hamilton vs. Les Urry (Super-Lightweight)
- John Tom Varey vs. Stephen Jackson (Super-Flyweight)
- Leighton Birchall vs. Leonardo Baez (Featherweight)
- Carl Fail vs. Dean Sutherland (Super-Welterweight)
This matchup promises to be a thrilling contest, with Allen and Hrgovic both at pivotal points in their professional lives, striving for victories that could reshape their standing in the heavyweight arena.
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