Dave Allen (boxer)

David Allen (born 21 March 1992) is a British former professional boxer who competed from 2012 to 2020. Nicknamed "The White Rhino", Allen is known for his toughness inside the boxing ring and is a two-time Commonwealth heavyweight title challenger. His most notable fight is a third-round knockout win over former WBA (Regular) champion Lucas Browne in 2019.[2][3]

Dave Allen
Statistics
Nickname(s)The White Rhino[1]
Doncaster De La Hoya[1]
Weight(s)Heavyweight
Height6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
Reach75 in (191 cm)
NationalityBritish
Born (1992-03-21) 21 March 1992
Doncaster, South Yorkshire, England
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights25
Wins18
Wins by KO15
Losses5
Draws2

Professional career

Allen started his professional career with a six round points win over Rolandas Cesna in 2012.[4] In July 2016, he fought Dillian Whyte at short notice for the vacant WBC International heavyweight title, losing by unanimous points decision over ten rounds.[5][6] In December 2016, he fought Luis Ortiz on the undercard of Anthony Joshua vs. Éric Molina, losing by seventh-round stoppage.[7] He fought Lenroy Thomas in May 2017 for the vacant Commonwealth heavyweight title, losing on a split decision over twelve rounds.[8] The rematch in March 2018 was declared a technical draw after Allen suffered a bad cut over the right eye in the first round.[9] The biggest win of Allen’s career came in a third round knockout of former world champion Lucas Browne in April 2019.[2][3] Allen fought David Price in July 2019, retiring in the tenth-round.[10][11]

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."[12]

Professional boxing record
Professional record summary
25 fights 18 wins 5 losses
By knockout 15 3
By decision 3 2
Draws 2
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
25 Win 18–5–2 Dorian Darch KO 3 (6), 0:53 8 Feb 2020 FlyDSA Arena, Sheffield, England
24 Loss 17–5–2 David Price RTD 10 (12), 3:00 20 Jul 2019 The O2 Arena, London, England For vacant WBA Continental heavyweight title
23 Win 17–4–2 Lucas Browne KO 3 (12), 0:58 20 Apr 2019 The O2 Arena, London, England
22 Win 16–4–2 Ariel Bracamonte RTD 7 (10), 3:00 10 Nov 2018 Manchester Arena, Manchester, England
21 Win 15–4–2 Samir Nebo KO 1 (10), 1:05 13 Oct 2018 Metro Radio Arena, Newcastle, England
20 Win 14–4–2 Nick Webb KO 4 (10), 2:59 28 Jul 2018 The O2 Arena, London, England
19 Loss 13–4–2 Tony Yoka TKO 10 (10), 0:43 23 Jun 2018 Palais des Sports, Paris, France
18 Win 13–3–2 David Howe TKO 4 (4), 2:40 4 May 2018 Town Hall, Walsall, England
17 Draw 12–3–2 Lenroy Thomas TD 1 (12), 2:18 3 Mar 2018 FlyDSA Arena, Sheffield, England For Commonwealth heavyweight title;
Fight stopped after Allen suffered an accidental cut.
16 Win 12–3–1 Tom Dallas TKO 3 (4), 0:37 22 Jul 2017 Brentwood Centre, Brentwood, England
15 Loss 11–3–1 Lenroy Thomas SD 12 27 May 2017 Bramall Lane, Sheffield, England For vacant Commonwealth heavyweight title
14 Win 11–2–1 David Howe KO 2 (6), 2:24 4 Mar 2017 The O2 Arena, London, England
13 Win 10–2–1 Lukasz Rusiewicz TKO 1 (6), 0:31 25 Feb 2017 Hull Arena, Hull, England
12 Loss 9–2–1 Luis Ortiz TKO 7 (8), 2:59 10 Dec 2016 Manchester Arena, Manchester, England
11 Loss 9–1–1 Dillian Whyte UD 10 30 Jul 2016 First Direct Arena, Leeds, England For vacant WBC International heavyweight title
10 Win 9–0–1 Jason Gavern RTD 4 (8), 3:00 26 Mar 2016 Sheffield Arena, Sheffield, England
9 Win 8–0–1 Fabrice Aurieng PTS 6 24 Oct 2015 Sheffield Arena, Sheffield, England
8 Win 7–0–1 Jindrich Velecky TKO 3 (4), 2:28 29 Aug 2015 Doncaster Dome, Doncaster, England
7 Win 6–0–1 Larry Olubamiwo RTD 2 (6), 3:00 7 Jun 2014 Metro Radio Arena, Newcastle, England
6 Draw 5–0–1 Plamen Nikolov PTS 4 29 Mar 2014 Metro Radio Arena, Newcastle, England
5 Win 5–0 Moses Matovu PTS 4 2 Mar 2014 Octagon Centre, Sheffield, England
4 Win 4–0 Oliver Nagy TKO 1 (4), 0:45 19 Oct 2013 Rainton Meadows Arena, Houghton-le-Spring, England
3 Win 3–0 Deyan Mihailov TKO 1 (4), 2:45 27 Apr 2013 Sheffield Arena, Sheffield, England
2 Win 2–0 Laszlo Peczeli TKO 1 (6), 0:55 2 Mar 2013 Don Valley Stadium, Sheffield, England
1 Win 1–0 Rolandas Cesna PTS 6 8 Dec 2012 Don Valley Stadium, Sheffield, England

References
  1. Terry, Dylan (18 April 2019). "Dave Allen needs you to love him - but now is his chance to be more than a likeable loser". The Telegraph. Retrieved 2 July 2019.
  2. "David Allen beats Australia's Lucas Browne for biggest win of career". BBC Sport. 20 April 2019. Retrieved 2 July 2019.
  3. Davies, Gareth A (21 April 2019). "Dave Allen takes finest win of his career in KO defeat of Lucas Browne". The Telegraph. Retrieved 17 August 2019.
  4. 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.
  5. Foster, Elliot (10 July 2016). "David Allen To Dillian Whyte: 3 Weeks Notice? No F***s Given!". BoxingScene. Retrieved 19 August 2019.
  6. Horan, Matt (31 July 2016). "Dillian Whyte beats David Allen to WBC International heavyweight title". Sky Sports. Retrieved 17 August 2019.
  7. Damerell, Richard (11 December 2016). "Joshua vs Molina: Luis Ortiz stopped David Allen to stay on course for a world title fight". Sky Sports. Retrieved 17 August 2019.
  8. Slater, James (27 May 2017). "Lenroy Thomas wins close 12 round decision over David Allen". East Side Boxing. Retrieved 17 August 2019.
  9. Foster, Elliot (3 March 2018). "Lenroy Thomas vs. Dave Allen Stopped in One After Head Clash". BoxingScene. Retrieved 17 August 2019.
  10. Mogan, Tony (20 July 2019). "David Price rolls back the years to secure huge win over Dave Allen in London". Evening Standard. Retrieved 17 August 2019.
  11. Foster, Elliot (24 July 2019). "David Price turns back clock with Dave Allen schooling". Liverpool Echo. Retrieved 19 August 2019.
  12. "'I don't want to get punched anymore' - Dave Allen, 28, in shock retirement". World Boxing News. 15 November 2020. Retrieved 15 November 2020.

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