Should Dave Allen retire after next weekend's match with Hrgovic?

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by CharlesCalthrop, May 10, 2026.


Retirement for the White Rhino?

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  1. CharlesCalthrop

    CharlesCalthrop New Member banned Full Member

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    With the talk of what is next for Fabio Wardley following last night's beat down, it got me thinking of Dave Allen who fights Filip Hrgovic next weekend.

    Dave is 3-4 inches shorter than Hrgovic, and by his own admission has short arms.
    Whilst Hrgovic isn't considered a big hitter, he has a laser-guided 1-2, straight down the pipe. This in combination with Allen's inability to move his head off the centre line seems to me to be a one way course to further CTE for Allen.

    If we see a similar beat down next weekend, where does Dave go from there? Hang up the gloves and slide further into the punditry? Or look for some sort of British-level title fight?