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Hrgovic vs Allen in Doncaster; Fury or Itauma Await

5/16/2026

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Hrgovic vs Allen

Filip Hrgovic will fight Dave Allen at Eco-Power Stadium in Doncaster on Saturday, saying he will win.
He rebounded from a June 2024 loss to Daniel Dubois by beating Joe Joyce and David Adeleye.
Allen cut his weight to 248.8 lb and warns a left-hook or right hook could end the fight.
Allen says win could lead to Tyson Fury bout, while Hrgovic victory may set up bout with Moses Itauma.

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Allen Eyes Fortune

Allen says the fight will earn him a fortune, recalling a nine-grand payday versus Luis Ortiz.
He fears stepping into the ring before 10,000 fans because of possible online backlash if he loses.
Since his 2019 loss to David Price, Allen fought club opponents, returned in 2023 versus Frazer Clarke, and added two wins in 2024.
Hrgovic earned a 2015 European amateur gold, turned pro at 25, and beat Zhilei Zhang on points in 2022.

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Allen Weigh-In

The May 16 heavyweight bout between Dave Allen and Filip Hrgovic will be streamed exclusively on DAZN.
DAZN promotes the bout with monthly and annual subscriptions and lists it in its worldwide boxing lineup.
A ceremonial weigh-in at 5 pm Friday in Donny market place will be streamed on DAZN’s social-media channels.
Allen posted his 17 stone 10 lb weigh-in on Instagram, linking it to the upcoming DAZN broadcast.

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Hrgovic vs Allen

Filip Hrgovic will fight Dave Allen at Eco-Power Stadium in Doncaster on Saturday, saying he will win.
He rebounded from a June 2024 loss to Daniel Dubois by beating Joe Joyce and David Adeleye.
Allen cut his weight to 248.8 lb and warns a left-hook or right hook could end the fight.
Allen says win could lead to Tyson Fury bout, while Hrgovic victory may set up bout with Moses Itauma.

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