David Allen vs Filip Hrgovic: Fight Card, Schedule & Predictions

Heavyweights David Allen and Filip Hrgovic are set to face each other at Eco-Power Stadium this Saturday, 16 May 2026. The British star fighter David Allen challenges the Croatian Olympian Filip Hrgovic in this sweat-soaked boxing bout. This heavyweight clash is a classic showdown as both veterans aim for total dominance. This fight is even hailed as a “Dave vs Goliath” battle.

It is more of an unbalanced fight as Dave claimed that he lacks the aggressiveness of Filip. He says that Filip is an elite-level puncher whose capability he lacks. However, he states that his approach will be smarter rather than outright aggression.

Regardless, this fight will keep fans intrigued until the very moment either boxer earns a stoppage or a decision. Allen became a fan-favorite after big appearances, whereas Filip Hrgovic comes as a prolific boxer. The unpredictability surrounding the dynamics will yield a dramatic outcome.

David Allen vs Filip Hrgovic – Event Details

Main Event: David Allen vs Filip Hrgovic

Date: 16 May 2026 (Saturday)

Time: 01:00 PM EDT | 06:00 PM BST | 10:30 PM IST

Venue: Eco-Power Stadium

David Allen vs Filip Hrgovic – Fight Card

David Allen vs Filip Hrgovic – Streaming Options

The entire David Allen vs Filip Hrgovic heavyweight bout will be live broadcast on the DAZN app. You can stream the fight by having a DAZN subscription.

David Allen vs Filip Hrgovic – Fighters Stats & Bio

David Allen

Filip Hrgovic

Fighters’ Background

David Allen

David Allen is a British boxer who appeared in the Commonwealth Heavyweight title twice. Struggling with a chaotic early life, David Allen found his way to boxing in Doncaster. He was struggling with a gambling addiction from a young age. He focused on other games such as football, athletics, and rugby before moving to boxing. Allen had a very short amateur career, participating in only ten bouts. For having a non-athletic build, David Allen was mocked numerous times. But he turned out to be a boxing superstar in Britain. He won multiple accolades, making him one of the most prolific boxers in Britain.

Allen’s Professional Career

David Allen became a professional in 2012 and debuted against Rolandas Cesna. He won his debut by points and continued to challenge with more fighters. He had a 10-game winning streak before losing his title chance to Dillian Whyte. Allen lost the fight by unanimous decision. Right after his first loss, he fought Luis Ortiz, whom he also lost to. He kept losing every once in a while. However, he has won over former champions. David Allen won his first major title in 2025, beating Johnny Fisher. He knocked out Johnny Fisher and won the WBA Inter-Continental heavyweight title. But very shortly, he failed to defend the title, losing it to Arslan Makhmudov. But David Allen rebounded from his loss with a knockout win over Karim Berredjem. He is now looking forward to facing Hrgovic in the upcoming David Allen vs Filip Hrgovic fight.

David Allen’s Professional Record

Filip Hrgovic

Filip Hrgovic is an Olympian-turned-professional boxer from Croatia. Hrgovic had a successful amateur career, winning numerous titles. Notably, he won the gold medal at the 2015 European Championships. He also won a bronze medal in the 2016 Summer Olympics. Hrgovic was overweight in his childhood and got bullied in school. He started training at 13 and made a solid foundation in the sport. His amateur career was highly successful, winning numerous championships. He contested in the 2010 AIBA Youth World Boxing Championships and won a gold medal. He ultimately won a bronze medal in the 2016 Summer Olympics.

Hrgovic’s Professional Career

Filip Hrgovic turned professional in 2017, winning in his debut fight against Raphael Zumbano. After that, he fought Pavel Sour and won by knockout. It was no different from his amateur career. Hrgovic won his first major title by beating Amir Mansour. He knocked out Mansour and won the vacant WBC International heavyweight title. He retained the title multiple times and won the IBF International heavyweight title, too. His only loss came in 2024 against Daniel Dubois, losing via TKO. Out of 20 fights, he won 14 with knockouts. Currently, he has a 19-1-0 record and aims to beat Allen in the upcoming David Allen vs Filip Hrgovic bout.

Filip Hrgovic’s Professional Record

David Allen vs Filip Hrgovic – Prediction

Filip Hrgovic comes as a huge favorite to win this fight. He is definitely bigger and more agile. He has greater stopping power despite being younger than Allen. Hrgovic’s footwork is firmer and superior to Allen’s. Allen is a come-forward fighter, struggling to close the distance. Hrgovic’s lateral movements are indeed considerable strength. While he focuses on variety, Allen often works in high guard, making him vulnerable to body shots. Defensively, Hrgovic is technically sound; however, he has occasional errors, leaving him exposed to headshots. Conversely, Allen possesses an excellent chin and is known for durability. But this is considered dangerous as he might get knocked out. Offensively, the Croatian has more power, often with higher knockout chances. This will result in fatal outcomes if Allen fails to absorb punishments. Hence, Hrgovic is predicted to win in this David Allen vs Filip Hrgovic fight. The Pick: Filip Hrgovic via Knockout/TKO.