JAKARTA - Croatian heavyweight boxer Filip Hrgovic managed to defeat British boxer Dave Allen via TKO in the 3rd round. Their duel was held at the Eco Power Stadium, Doncaster, England which was Allen's home on Saturday night, May 16, 2026 or Sunday morning WIB.
The match was one-sided. Hrgovic (33), who won the bronze medal at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics, was too powerful for the local champion, Allen (34). Since the first round, Hrgovic's volley of punches continued to penetrate Allen's defense.
Allen only occasionally tried to respond with sporadic right hooks, which often missed. Meanwhile, his head was constantly hit by Hrgovic's powerful combination of punches.
Allen didn't even knockdown, but the dangerous condition because his head was hit a lot was anticipated by coach Jamie Moore. He also waved a white towel to surrender, which was immediately approved by referee Steve Gray by deciding the TKO defeat in the 3rd round.
The defeat leaves Allen's record of fighting so popular in Doncaster to deteriorate to 25-9-2 (20 KO). Meanwhile, Hrgovic's winning record increased to 20, with one defeat. A total of 15 wins he got with KO/TKO.
After the fight, Queensberry Promotions CEO George Warren immediately stated that Hrgovic would be given the opportunity to face the rising young British boxer, Moses Itauma.
"The fight against Moses is certain. The contract is complete. Moses has a schedule to fight in August. As soon as I return to the office next week, everything will be settled. I will announce the fight soon," said Warren.
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