Dave Allen Faces Filip Hrgovic in Epic ‘David vs Goliath’ Battle
Doncaster’s Dave Allen will headline at the Eco-Power Stadium on Saturday, 16 May. He meets top contender Filip Hrgovic in a high-profile heavyweight contest live on DAZN.
Known as “The White Rhino,” Allen returns to his hometown ring. The bout is set to draw a passionate South Yorkshire crowd.
Tickets and broadcast
Tickets go on sale at 12pm on Tuesday, 31 March. They will be available from Filmogaz.com.
The fight will be shown live on DAZN. International viewers can watch through DAZN’s streaming service.
Allen’s recent form
- Allen, 34, built momentum through a notable rivalry with Johnny Fisher.
- The pair first fought in Riyadh at the end of 2024. That result was a controversial points decision.
- Five months later, Allen stopped Fisher in round five at the Copper Box Arena.
- The victory earned Allen the WBA Intercontinental title.
- He then faced Arslanbek Makhmudov in Sheffield. Allen went the full 12 rounds but lost on the judges’ cards.
- In February, he returned with a swift win in Nottingham, stopping Karim Berredjem in under a minute.
Match-up dynamics
This fight carries a clear David vs Goliath narrative. Fans and pundits will frame it as an epic battle of styles.
Hrgovic arrives as a top heavyweight contender. Allen will rely on home support and recent momentum.
Significance
The contest represents the toughest test of Allen’s career to date. A win would cement his resurgence among Britain’s heavyweights.
Expect a charged atmosphere in Doncaster. The bout could shape both fighters’ paths in the division.
