Dave Allen stops Karim Berredjem in 57 seconds to record quickest career KO
dave allen produced the quickest victory of his career, ending his comeback fight inside 57 seconds when Frenchman Karim Berredjem was put down and unable to continue in Nottingham. The result matters because it immediately restored momentum after Allen’s defeat at the end of 2025 and moved his professional record to 29-4-2 with 20 KOs.
Dave Allen finishes Karim Berredjem in 57 seconds
The finishing sequence unfolded in less than a minute. Allen, described in the coverage as a popular and enigmatic heavyweight, opened aggressively and landed a heavy overhand right at the outset; Berredjem was already in trouble in the opening moments. The barrage continued and, after a series of power shots, the visitor was down and out at the Nottingham venue at the 57-second mark.
Karim Berredjem floored after overhand right and follow-up shots
The punches that produced the stoppage were specific: an opening overhand right, then a left to the body, a clubbing right hand and finally a right uppercut. That combination left the Frenchman—referred to in the report as a hapless Frenchman—unable to continue on his feet. The cause-and-effect was straightforward: Allen’s early overhand right put Berredjem on the back foot, and the sequence of follow-up power shots concluded the bout.
Nottingham bout marks quickest win and immediate record impact
This result moved Allen’s ring ledger to 29-4-2, with 20 of those victories by knockout. The measurable impact is clear: a 57-second victory updated his statistics and is recorded as the fastest stoppage of his career. The timing matters because it functioned as a decisive response to the loss he suffered at the end of 2025, halting any momentum lost and reasserting his power in the heavyweight ranks.
Trainer Jamie Moore and the comeback context from Arslanbek Makhmudov loss
Allen is trained by Jamie Moore and the fight was billed as a comeback following his defeat to Arslanbek Makhmudov at the end of 2025. That defeat provided the immediate context for the matchup; Allen treated the outing as a chance to re-establish himself and took an aggressive approach from the opening bell. The effect was a swift resolution that avoided extended in-ring work and preserved Allen’s punching credentials.
Post-fight comments and tone
After the stoppage Allen reflected on the performance, saying he knew he was “a level or two above this, ” and framing the outing as a comeback: he said they took the chance, he let his shots go and wanted to “knock someone out as quick as we can. ” He added, “I’m happy with it. I’m entertaining and that’s what I want to be. ” Those comments underline the intent behind the early aggression and explain why Allen shifted straight to heavy power shots rather than a measured buildup.
What makes this notable is the combination of intent and efficiency: Allen’s rapid decision to throw fight-ending power punches immediately translated into a decisive outcome, rather than a prolonged test of endurance or tactics. The bout was staged in Nottingham, with Allen identified as the Doncaster man, and the swift knockout produced an unambiguous finish.
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