Dave Allen (boxer)

David Allen (born 21 March 1992) is a British professional boxer. 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
Height	6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
Reach	75 in (191 cm)
Nationality	British
Born	(1992-03-21) 21 March 1992 Doncaster, South Yorkshire, England
Stance	Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights	25
Wins	18
Wins by KO	15
Losses	5
Draws	2

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]

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.

External links

Boxing record for Dave Allen from BoxRec