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Doncaster's Dave Allen Embracing Underdog Status for Filip Hrgovic Test
Allen calls himself the outsider as he takes on Hrgovic in a bout promoted as a major test with big money at stake.
- Tonight, May 16, 34-year-old Dave Allen faces 33-year-old Croatian Filip Hrgovic at Eco-Power Stadium in Doncaster in a match marketed as 'Dave vs Goliath.'
- Following an October loss to Arslanbek Makhmudov, Allen defeated Karim Berredjem in February, building momentum after strong earlier performances against Johnny Fisher.
- Famed as 'The Yorkshireman' for his unfiltered humor, Allen recently went viral debating a half-marathon between Farah and Luke Littler involving a 501 checkout on a dartboard after each mile.
- Allen told The Yorkshire Post he prefers being the underdog, stating, 'If I had a choice between the underdog or the favourite, I'd pick the underdog all day long.'
- Originally from Conisborough, Allen aims to bring the biggest sporting occasion in Doncaster's history to the region while providing opportunities for others on the card at the football ground.
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The Independent (US)Filip Hrgovic denies Dave Allen fairytale homecoming as towel comes in early
Allen’s coach Jamie Moore threw in the towel in round three at Doncaster’s Eco Power Stadium
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Boxing: Dave Allen’s brutal defeat exposes the hidden cruelty behind heavyweight hope
This was not really about one stoppage loss When Dave Allen was finally pulled out after Filip Hrgovic’s relentless assault, the immediate reaction inside boxing followed a familiar emotional script. Fans praised Allen’s courage. Analysts discussed Hrgovic’s power and discipline. Social media filled with comments about toughness, heart, and survival. But underneath the brutality of the fight sits something much more uncomfortable about heavyweig…
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Leaning Left4Leaning Right1Center1Last UpdatedBias Distribution67% Left
Bias Distribution
- 67% of the sources lean Left
67% Left
L 67%
C 17%
R 16%
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