British favourite Dave Allen is set to fight Filip Hrgovic on a Queensberry Promotions event in a heavyweight blockbuster set for May.
Eddie Hearn confirmed last week that Dave Allen (25-8-2, 22ko’s) will be headlining a Queensberry Promotions event next.
‘The White Rhino’ is undoubtedly one of Britain’s cult heroes in recent times.
His laid back personality and honest persona has captured fans support.
Despite this, Allen has never hit the heights that so many thought he could.
A fighter with an incredible boxing IQ, Allen has shared the ring with some of the division’s very best.
To name a few, Dillian Whyte (31-4, 21ko’s), Tony Yoka (15-3, 12ko’s) and Luis Ortiz (35-3, 30ko’s)are all names on the resume.
Just a few years ago, it seemed Allen was done in boxing.
But it’s safe to say the man from Doncaster has had a brilliant resurgence.
A rematch knockout victory over Johnny Fisher saw him pen a multi-fight contract with Matchroom Boxing.
Selling out Sheffield Arena was next for the White Rhino, and despite this ending in defeat to Arslanbek Makhmudov, arguably his star power has still increased.
Now it seems Allen will roll the dice at world level again.
In recent weeks, Zhilei Zhang (27-3-1, 22ko’s) was the frontrunner.
First reported by Boxing UK, It now seems the talented and durable Filip Hrgovic (19-1, 14ko’s) will be facing Dave Allen.
The Croatian heavyweight’s sole defeat came to the hands of former IBF heavyweight champion Daniel Dubois (22-3, 21ko’s).
2025 saw ‘El Animal’ defeat British pairing Joe Joyce (16-4, 15ko’s) and David Adeleye (14-2, 13ko’s).
At 33 years old, activity is key for Hrgovic to allow him to get closer to a world title shot.
Eddie Hearn suggested an official announcement for this show is imminent and set for this week.
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