Boxing fans are in for a thrilling heavyweight clash this week as Dave Allen steps up to face Filip Hrgovic, one of the toughest challenges of his career. Allen, boasting a 25-8-2 record with 20 knockouts, has revitalized his standing in recent years. His 2024 decision loss to Johnny Fisher was followed by a stoppage win in their rematch last spring, igniting fan momentum. Although he was outpointed by Arslanbek Makhmudov in October, Allen rebounded with a commanding first-round victory over Karim Berredjem in February.
That win set the stage for this bout with Hrgovic, who had an encouraging 2025 after suffering his first defeat. The Croatian, now 33, outpointed Joe Joyce and David Adeleye last year, following a doctor-enforced stoppage loss to Daniel Dubois in 2024. With a record of 19-1 and 14 knockouts, Hrgovic aims to re-enter the world-title picture but must first overcome the “Doncaster De La Hoya” in his own backyard.
The fight is scheduled for Saturday, May 16, at the Eco-Power Stadium in Doncaster, UK. While exact times are pending, the main card is expected to start at 7 PM BST (11 AM PT, 1 PM CT, 2 PM ET), with main-event ring walks around 10 PM BST (2 PM PT, 4 PM CT, 5 PM ET). The action streams live exclusively on DAZN, with subscriptions starting at £15.99 per month. Betting odds heavily favor Hrgovic at 1/10, compared to Allen at 11/2 and a draw at 20/1.
The full fight card, subject to change, includes:
