Dave Allen vs Filip Hrgovic: Fight Time, Ringwalks & Odds

By Ben | Split Decision
Updated: May 15, 2026, 09:00 BST
Published: April 14, 2026, 14:00 BST

Dave Allen’s next fight is against Filip Hrgovic tomorrow night, Saturday, 16 May 2026, at Eco-Power Stadium in Doncaster, where the White Rhino gets a hometown stage that will make the brutal matchup feel possible. The fight is live on DAZN, with coverage from 7:00pm BST and main event ringwalks scheduled for approximately 9:30pm BST.

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Allen comes in with a record of 25-8-2, 20 KOs, while Hrgovic brings a 19-1 record with 14 knockouts. Between them, they have shared 55 professional fights and 34 stoppage wins, but this is not simply a puncher-versus-puncher heavyweight fight. Allen’s route is pressure, discomfort and emotion. Hrgovic’s is distance, jab control and cleaner work from range.

It is Doncaster noise against Croatian method, and that contrast is what gives the fight its intrigue. For more context on the division, check the latest heavyweight rankings to see where both fighters sit heading into fight week.

Who wins Dave Allen vs Filip Hrgovic?

The wider talking point is whether Allen can make this competitive at all. Fans have already questioned whether he is underestimating Hrgovic after saying he does not believe the Croatian would hurt him, but the betting market and recent form both point firmly towards Hrgovic as the favourite.

Following Dubois’ win over Wardley, Don Charles said he believes Dave Allen will beat Hrgovic. That is not throwaway pub talk. Coming from a trainer with Charles’ experience, it gives the underdog case a little more weight, even if the market still sees Allen as a long shot.

Dave Allen vs Filip Hrgovic Undercard

All bouts confirmed by Queensberry Promotions.

Dave Allen vs Filip Hrgović heavyweight fight poster in a dark black-and-red design, featuring both fighters’ names in large white text, their records and nicknames, plus the date, venue, and approximate 10:00 PM BST ringwalk time for Saturday 16 May 2026 at Eco-Power Stadium in Doncaster.

What Time Is Dave Allen vs Hrgovic in the UK?

Main event ringwalks for Dave Allen vs Filip Hrgovic are scheduled for approximately 9:30pm BST on Saturday, 16 May 2026 at Eco-Power Stadium, Doncaster. The DAZN broadcast is listed to begin at 7:00pm BST, although fight-night timings can change depending on the undercard.

Quick fight details:

How to Watch Dave Allen vs Hrgovic

Allen vs Hrgovic will be shown live on DAZN in the UK and globally. The fight is the headliner of the wider Dave vs Goliath card and is expected to be available through a DAZN subscription.

DAZN’s current UK fight guide lists an annual subscription at £119.99, or £15.99 per month when paying in monthly instalments. A Monthly Flexible pass is listed at £25.99 per month. Prices can change, so check DAZN directly before signing up. You can get a subscription here.

Dave Allen vs Hrgovic Odds: Who Is Favourite?

Filip Hrgovic is the heavy favourite to beat Dave Allen. DAZN Bet lists Hrgovic at 1/10, with Allen priced at 19/4 to win in his home town.

Hrgovic’s 1/10 odds give him an implied probability of approximately 90.9%. Allen’s 19/4 price gives him an implied probability of approximately 17.4%. These percentages do not add up to 100% because bookmaker margins are built into the market.

That feels about right. Allen’s price is not really a measure of popularity, because he will have plenty of emotional backing. It is a measure of how difficult it is to find a clean, repeatable route to victory against a taller, sharper heavyweight who should control the fight at range.

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Dave Allen vs Filip Hrgovic Tale of the Tape

Dave Allen

Filip Hrgovic

Dave Allen Recent Form

Filip Hrgovic Recent Form

How Can Dave Allen Beat Filip Hrgovic?

Allen’s path is narrow, but it is not impossible. He needs to avoid standing at long range, close distance quickly and force Hrgovic into uncomfortable exchanges. He also needs to make Hrgovic work at a pace he does not enjoy.

The problem is that Hrgovic’s best weapons directly target Allen’s weaknesses. If Hrgovic controls the jab, keeps his feet set and ties Allen up inside, Allen may spend too much of the fight taking shots on the way in without landing enough clean work of his own.

Allen’s best chance is to make it ugly early and turn the fight into something Hrgovic does not want to be part of. Hrgovic’s best chance is to make it boring, disciplined and one-sided. If the Croatian can drain the emotion out of the night, he probably drains Allen’s chances with it.

Dave Allen vs Filip Hrgovic FAQs

When is Dave Allen’s next fight?

Dave Allen’s next fight is against Filip Hrgovic on Saturday, 16 May 2026, at Eco-Power Stadium in Doncaster. The fight is live on DAZN, with coverage from 7:00pm BST and main event ringwalks scheduled for approximately 9:30pm BST.

Is Dave Allen vs Filip Hrgovic pay-per-view?

Dave Allen vs Filip Hrgovic is listed by DAZN as part of a DAZN subscription, rather than as a separate pay-per-view event. Fans should check DAZN directly before signing up, as pricing and access can change.

Who is promoting Dave Allen vs Filip Hrgovic?

Dave Allen vs Filip Hrgovic is being promoted by Queensberry Promotions. The fight headlines the Dave vs Goliath card at Eco-Power Stadium in Doncaster.

What are the odds for Dave Allen vs Filip Hrgovic?

Filip Hrgovic is the heavy favourite at 1/10, while Dave Allen is priced at 19/4. Those odds give Hrgovic an implied probability of around 90.9%, while Allen’s price gives him an implied probability of around 17.4%.

How tall is Dave Allen?

Dave Allen is listed at 6ft 3in, or around 190.5cm. Filip Hrgovic is listed at 6ft 6in, giving him a three-inch height advantage.

The Split Decision Prediction

Allen will have the crowd, the occasion and the emotional edge. Hrgovic should have the cleaner work, the range and the higher ceiling. The danger for Allen is not one dramatic shot, but the slow theft of rounds behind Hrgovic’s jab, where effort starts turning into damage and the home crowd has less and less to shout about.

Split Decision prediction: Filip Hrgovic to win by unanimous decision.

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