Dave Allen blitzes Karim Berredjem in just 57 seconds — dave allen scores quickest career win
Popular and enigmatic heavyweight Dave Allen scored the quickest win of his career, blitzing hapless Frenchman Karim Berredjem in 57 seconds. dave allen flew out of the blocks, landed a big overhand right in the opening moments and left the visitor in Nottingham already in trouble.
Dave Allen's 57-second finish
The finish came inside the opening minute. Allen, the Doncaster man, opened aggressively and connected with a heavy overhand right that put Karim Berredjem on the back foot almost immediately. From there Allen continued to press, unleashing a sequence of big shots that ended the contest at 57 seconds.
How the round unfolded
After that opening overhand right, Allen followed in, throwing big shots with both hands. The sequence included a left to the body, a clubbing right hand and a right uppercut. The visitor in Nottingham was down and out after that barrage, the referee stopping the contest with Berredjem unable to continue.
Return from Makhmudov defeat
The Jamie Moore-trained Allen was fighting for momentum after his previous loss. He was returning from defeat to Arslanbek Makhmudov at the end of 2025, and the swift result in Nottingham represented a clear, decisive response in his comeback campaign.
Jamie Moore-trained and reaction
The fighter credited his team and the plan that produced a quick finish. After the bout Allen said: "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. I’m entertaining and that’s what I want to be. "
Record and closing note
With the victory Allen improved his professional record to 29-4-2 (20 KOs). The win stood out as the quickest of his career and reinforced his reputation as an entertaining heavy hitter. This website may contain adult language.
Sequence of events: Allen flew out of the blocks, landed a big overhand right, followed with a left to the body, a clubbing right hand and a right uppercut, and the visitor in Nottingham was down and out at 57 seconds.
