Dave Allen vs Thomas Carty fight ends in no-contest after Carty falls out of ring
Quick Look
Dave Allen's heavyweight bout against Thomas Carty at Croke Park ended in a no-contest after Carty fell out of the ring following a punch to the back of the head, unable to continue after one minute and 22 seconds, despite medical attention including oxygen.
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Why It Matters
The fight was the chief support for Katie Taylor's final fight before her retirement.
Dave Allen’s heavyweight clash with Thomas Carty at Croke Park ended in a bizarre no-contest after the Irish favourite fell out of the ring in the first round.
The chief support for Katie Taylor’s final fight before her retirement was over after just one minute and 22 seconds with Carty – seeking the biggest win of his 12-bout career – unable to continue.
Allen caught Carty on the back of the head with a clubbing right hand and the Dublin southpaw tumbled through the ropes as much through momentum as the shot itself and on to the floor, where he lay on his back.
After receiving medical attention – including oxygen for several minutes – Carty then walked back to the changing room and the fight was abandoned.
Allen, a 34-year-old journeyman from Doncaster, looked as bemused as the 80,000 crowd at the way the fight had ended.
Open Questions
- What was the exact nature of Thomas Carty's injury?
- Will the fight be rescheduled?
- What disciplinary action, if any, will be taken regarding the ring safety?
