Dave Allen blitzes Karim Berredjem as dave allen scores 57-second KO
dave allen scored the quickest win of his career with a 57-second knockout of Karim Berredjem. The popular and enigmatic heavyweight opened instantly, landed a big overhand right and ended the contest inside the first minute.
Quickest win details
Allen flew out of the blocks and in the opening moments landed a big overhand right and Berredjem was already in trouble. The Doncaster man followed in, throwing big shots with both hands, and the visitor in Nottingham was finished before the first minute elapsed.
Dave Allen's finishing sequence
There was a clear sequence that ended the fight: a left to the body, a clubbing right hand and a right uppercut. After those shots the hapless Frenchman Karim Berredjem was down and out, the referee halting further action as the visitor in Nottingham could not continue.
Return from 2025 defeat
The Jamie Moore-trained Allen was returning from defeat to Arslanbek Makhmudov at the end of 2025. That prior loss preceded this comeback fight, and Allen moved quickly to re-establish momentum with the 57-second stoppage.
Allen's record and reaction
Allen is now 29-4-2 (20 KOs) after the win. He spoke immediately afterwards, saying: “I knew I was a level or two above this. But it was a comeback fight, we took it, I let my shots go and I thought while we’ve got the chance, let’s just knock someone out as quick as we can. ” He added: “I’m happy with it, ” said Allen. “I’m entertaining and that’s what I want to be. ”
How the bout unfolded
The fight began with Allen aggressive from the opening bell. He flew out of the blocks, landed the overhand right that put Karim Berredjem in immediate trouble, then poured on big shots with both hands. The left to the body, the clubbing right hand and the right uppercut followed in quick succession, and the visitor in Nottingham went down and out inside 57 seconds.
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