David Allen (boxer)

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David Allen
Born
Doncaster, England
Other namesThe White Rhino [1]
Doncaster De La Hoya [1]
Statistics
Weight(s) Heavyweight
Height6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
Reach75 in (191 cm)
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights30
Wins22
Wins by KO18
Losses6
Draws2

David Allen is a British professional boxer. He has challenged twice for the Commonwealth heavyweight title in 2017 and 2018. He holds a notable win over former world heavyweight champion Lucas Browne.

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Professional career

Early career

Allen started his professional career with a six-round points win over Rolandas Cesna in 2012. [2]

Allen vs. Whyte

After being undefeated in his first ten professional fights, he fought Dillian Whyte in July 2016 at short notice for the vacant WBC International heavyweight title, losing by unanimous points decision over ten rounds. [3] [4]

Allen vs. Ortiz

In December 2016, he fought undefeated Luis Ortiz (26-0) on the undercard of Anthony Joshua vs. Éric Molina, losing by seventh-round stoppage. [5]

Allen vs. Thomas

He fought Lenroy Thomas in May 2017 for the vacant Commonwealth heavyweight title, losing a split decision over twelve rounds. [6]

Allen vs. Thomas II

Their rematch in March 2018 was declared a technical draw after Allen suffered a bad cut over the right eye in the first round. [7]

Allen vs. Yoka

Two fights later, Allen travelled to Paris to face undefeated Olympic gold medalist Tony Yoka (4-0), but was unsuccessful in a tenth-round technical knockout loss. [8]

Allen vs. Browne

The biggest win of Allen's career came in a third-round knockout of former WBA (Regular) champion Lucas Browne in April 2019. [9] [10]

Allen vs. Price

Allen next fought David Price in July 2019, retiring in the tenth-round to suffer his fifth career loss. [11] [12]

He rebounded from the loss with a third-round knockout victory over Dorian Darch on 8 February 2020 in Sheffield.

Retirement

Allen announced his retirement from boxing on 15 November 2020, stating, "The reason for me calling it a day is simple. I don’t want to get punched anymore. Long gone are the days of the kid from Donny who wants to fight. All I want now is a nice quiet life with a wife and some kids. Healthy and happy getting nice and fat." [13] However, in April 2021, he revealed via social media that he plans to return to boxing, saying, ""I had a meeting today and what I wanted was, I wanted to come back and box, but I want to come back at a low level. I want to enjoy my boxing, I want to win titles, whatever titles they may be. I will be boxing again but I won't be coming back and boxing Alen Babic and Fabio Wardley for at least 12 months. I just want to come back and enjoy boxing." [14] [15]

Comeback

On 27 August, 2021, Allen returned from retirement to fight Andrea Pesce at the Ponds Forge Arena in Yorkshire. Allen comfortably won by technical knockout in the 2nd round. [16]

Professional boxing record

30 fights22 wins6 losses
By knockout184
By decision42
Draws2
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNote
28Loss21–6–2 Frazer Clarke RTD6 (10), 3:00 2 Sep 2023 Manchester Arena, Manchester, England
28Win21–5–2Michael BassettTKO1 (6), 1:3925 Feb 2023Hilton Hotel Portomaso, St Julian's, Malta
27Win20–5–2Milen PaunovTKO2 (4), 1:3319 Mar 2022Hilton Hotel, Newcastle, England
26Win19–5–2Andrea PesceTKO2 (4), 2:1027 Aug 2021 Ponds Forge Arena, Sheffield, England
25Win18–5–2Dorian DarchKO3 (6), 0:538 Feb 2020FlyDSA Arena, Sheffield, England
24Loss17–5–2 David Price RTD10 (12), 3:00 20 Jul 2019 The O2 Arena, London, EnglandFor vacant WBA Continental heavyweight title
23Win17–4–2 Lucas Browne KO3 (12), 0:5820 Apr 2019The O2 Arena, London, England
22Win16–4–2Ariel BracamonteRTD7 (10), 3:0010 Nov 2018Manchester Arena, Manchester, England
21Win15–4–2Samir NeboKO1 (10), 1:0513 Oct 2018Metro Radio Arena, Newcastle, England
20Win14–4–2 Nick Webb KO4 (10), 2:59 28 Jul 2018 The O2 Arena, London, England
19Loss13–4–2 Tony Yoka TKO10 (10), 0:4323 Jun 2018 Palais des Sports, Paris, France
18Win13–3–2David HoweTKO4 (4), 2:404 May 2018Town Hall, Walsall, England
17Draw12–3–2 Lenroy Thomas TD1 (12), 2:183 Mar 2018 FlyDSA Arena, Sheffield, EnglandFor Commonwealth heavyweight title;
Fight stopped after Allen suffered an accidental cut.
16Win12–3–1 Tom Dallas TKO3 (4), 0:3722 Jul 2017 Brentwood Centre, Brentwood, England
15Loss11–3–1 Lenroy Thomas SD12 27 May 2017 Bramall Lane, Sheffield, EnglandFor vacant Commonwealth heavyweight title
14Win11–2–1David HoweKO2 (6), 2:24 4 Mar 2017 The O2 Arena, London, England
13Win10–2–1Lukasz RusiewiczTKO1 (6), 0:3125 Feb 2017 Hull Arena, Hull, England
12Loss9–2–1 Luis Ortiz TKO7 (8), 2:59 10 Dec 2016 Manchester Arena, Manchester, England
11Loss9–1–1 Dillian Whyte UD1030 Jul 2016 First Direct Arena, Leeds, EnglandFor vacant WBC International heavyweight title
10Win9–0–1Jason GavernRTD4 (8), 3:0026 Mar 2016Sheffield Arena, Sheffield, England
9Win8–0–1 Fabrice Aurieng PTS624 Oct 2015Sheffield Arena, Sheffield, England
8Win7–0–1Jindrich VeleckyTKO3 (4), 2:2829 Aug 2015 Doncaster Dome, Doncaster, England
7Win6–0–1Larry OlubamiwoRTD2 (6), 3:007 Jun 2014Metro Radio Arena, Newcastle, England
6Draw5–0–1Plamen NikolovPTS429 Mar 2014 Metro Radio Arena, Newcastle, England
5Win5–0Moses MatovuPTS42 Mar 2014 Octagon Centre, Sheffield, England
4Win4–0Oliver NagyTKO1 (4), 0:4519 Oct 2013Rainton Meadows Arena, Houghton-le-Spring, England
3Win3–0Deyan MihailovTKO1 (4), 2:4527 Apr 2013 Sheffield Arena, Sheffield, England
2Win2–0Laszlo PeczeliTKO1 (6), 0:552 Mar 2013Don Valley Stadium, Sheffield, England
1Win1–0Rolandas CesnaPTS68 Dec 2012 Don Valley Stadium, Sheffield, England

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  2. ↑ Walker, Chris (15 July 2019). "Whyte vs Rivas: David Allen tried to provoke David Price in the past but now is ready to settle rivalry". Sky Sports. Retrieved 19 August 2019. [In 2012], Allen made his professional bow and went the distance with Rolandas Cesna inside a Doncaster small hall.
  3. ↑ Foster, Elliot (10 July 2016). "David Allen To Dillian Whyte: 3 Weeks Notice? No F***s Given!". BoxingScene. Retrieved 19 August 2019.
  4. ↑ Horan, Matt (31 July 2016). "Dillian Whyte beats David Allen to WBC International heavyweight title". Sky Sports. Retrieved 17 August 2019.
  5. ↑ "Joshua vs Molina: Luis Ortiz stopped David Allen to stay on course for a world title fight | Boxing News | Sky Sports". 17 August 2019. Archived from the original on 17 August 2019. Retrieved 11 September 2022.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
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