David Allen (boxer) explained

David Allen
Nickname:The White Rhino
Doncaster De La Hoya[1]
Height:6 ft 3in
Reach:75 in
Weight:Heavyweight
Birth Place:Doncaster, England
Style:Orthodox
Total:31
Wins:23
Ko:18
Losses:6
Draws:2

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 WBA regular title holder Lucas Browne.

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

ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNote
31Win23–6–2Amine BoucettaPTS413 Jul 2024
30Win22–6–2Jake DarnellPTS46 Apr 2024
29Loss21–6–2Frazer ClarkeRTD6 (10), 2 Sep 2023
28Win21–5–2Michael BassettTKO1 (6), 25 Feb 2023
27Win20–5–2Milen PaunovTKO2 (4), 19 Mar 2022
26Win19–5–2Andrea PesceTKO2 (4), 27 Aug 2021
25Win18–5–2Dorian DarchKO3 (6), 8 Feb 2020
24Loss17–5–2David PriceRTD10 (12), 20 Jul 2019
23Win17–4–2Lucas BrowneKO3 (12), 20 Apr 2019
22Win16–4–2Ariel BracamonteRTD7 (10), 10 Nov 2018
21Win15–4–2Samir NeboKO1 (10), 13 Oct 2018
20Win14–4–2Nick WebbKO4 (10), 28 Jul 2018
19Loss13–4–2Tony YokaTKO10 (10), 23 Jun 2018
18Win13–3–2David HoweTKO4 (4), 4 May 2018
17Draw12–3–2Lenroy Thomas1 (12), 3 Mar 2018
16Win12–3–1Tom DallasTKO3 (4), 22 Jul 2017
15Loss11–3–1Lenroy Thomas1227 May 2017
14Win11–2–1David Howe2 (6), 4 Mar 2017
13Win10–2–1Lukasz RusiewiczTKO1 (6), 25 Feb 2017
12Loss9–2–1Luis OrtizTKO7 (8), 10 Dec 2016
11Loss9–1–1Dillian Whyte1030 Jul 2016
10Win9–0–1Jason GavernRTD4 (8), 26 Mar 2016
9Win8–0–1Fabrice AuriengPTS624 Oct 2015
8Win7–0–1Jindrich VeleckyTKO3 (4), 29 Aug 2015
7Win6–0–1Larry Olubamiwo2 (6), 7 Jun 2014
6Draw5–0–1Plamen Nikolov429 Mar 2014
5Win5–0Moses MatovuPTS42 Mar 2014
4Win4–0Oliver NagyTKO1 (4), 19 Oct 2013
3Win3–0Deyan MihailovTKO1 (4), 27 Apr 2013
2Win2–0Laszlo Peczeli1 (6), 2 Mar 2013
1Win1–0Rolandas Cesna68 Dec 2012

External links

David Allen - Profile, News Archive & Current Rankings at Box.Live

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Terry . Dylan . Dave Allen needs you to love him - but now is his chance to be more than a likeable loser . The Telegraph . 2 July 2019 . 18 April 2019.
  2. Web site: Walker . Chris . Whyte vs Rivas: David Allen tried to provoke David Price in the past but now is ready to settle rivalry . Sky Sports . 19 August 2019 . 15 July 2019 . [In 2012], Allen made his professional bow and went the distance with Rolandas Cesna inside a Doncaster small hall..
  3. Web site: Foster . Elliot . David Allen To Dillian Whyte: 3 Weeks Notice? No F***s Given! . BoxingScene . 19 August 2019 . 10 July 2016.
  4. Web site: Horan . Matt . Dillian Whyte beats David Allen to WBC International heavyweight title . Sky Sports . 17 August 2019 . 31 July 2016.
  5. Web site: 2019-08-17 . Joshua vs Molina: Luis Ortiz stopped David Allen to stay on course for a world title fight Boxing News Sky Sports . 2022-09-11 . 17 August 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190817155831/https://www.skysports.com/boxing/news/12040/10691423/joshua-vs-molina-luis-ortiz-stopped-david-allen-to-stay-on-course-for-a-world-title-fight . bot: unknown .
  6. Web site: Slater . James . Lenroy Thomas wins close 12 round decision over David Allen . East Side Boxing . 17 August 2019 . 27 May 2017.
  7. Web site: Foster . Elliot . Lenroy Thomas vs. Dave Allen Stopped in One After Head Clash . BoxingScene . 17 August 2019 . 3 March 2018.
  8. Web site: 2018-06-24. Tony Yoka stops Dave Allen – Results ⋆ Boxing News 24. 2021-06-10. Boxing News 24. en-US.
  9. Web site: David Allen beats Australia's Lucas Browne for biggest win of career . BBC Sport . 2 July 2019 . 20 April 2019.
  10. Web site: Davies . Gareth A . Dave Allen takes finest win of his career in KO defeat of Lucas Browne . The Telegraph . 17 August 2019 . 21 April 2019.
  11. Web site: Mogan . Tony . David Price rolls back the years to secure huge win over Dave Allen in London . Evening Standard . 17 August 2019 . 20 July 2019.
  12. Web site: Foster . Elliot . David Price turns back clock with Dave Allen schooling . Liverpool Echo . 19 August 2019 . 24 July 2019.
  13. Web site: 15 November 2020. 'I don't want to get punched anymore' - Dave Allen, 28, in shock retirement. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20201115141345/https://www.worldboxingnews.net/2020/11/15/dave-allen-retirement-28/ . 2020-11-15 . 15 November 2020. World Boxing News.
  14. Web site: 16 April 2021. David Allen Plans To Fight Again, Wants Low Level Bouts To Start. 16 April 2021. BoxingScene.com. en-us.
  15. Web site: David Allen confirms return to boxing after announcing retirement in November. 2021-06-10. Sky Sports. en.
  16. Web site: Allen vs Pesce - News, Tape, Ringwalk, TV, Streaming & Tickets . 2022-09-11 . Box.Live . en-US.