Dave Allen returns to Doncaster for a major hometown fight on May 16, when he faces Filip Hrgovic at Keepmoat Stadium live on DAZN.
Allen (25-8-2, 20 KOs) has built a loyal following across the UK, but this will be only his second professional fight in Doncaster and his first there since 2015. For the 35-year-old, the chance to headline at home represents one of the biggest nights of his career.
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“This is everything I’ve wanted,” Allen said. “A big fight, at home, in front of my own people. Nights like this don’t come around often, and I’m not letting it pass me by.”
Hrgovic (19-1, 14 KOs) brings world-level danger into the matchup. The Croatian heavyweight’s only defeat came against Daniel Dubois in 2024, and he has wins over Zhilei Zhang, Joe Joyce and David Adeleye.
Promoter Frank Warren called the fight a major occasion for Doncaster and framed it as a serious test for Allen. “Filip has got into a habit of beating British heavyweights,” Warren said, “so this really is a ‘Dave vs Goliath’ battle.”
