Allen vs Hrgovic Tips - Heavyweight Boxing DAZN 16 May 2026
Dave Allen faces Filip Hrgovic at the Eco-Power Stadium in Doncaster on 16 May, live on DAZN. Hrgovic is a massive 1/10 favourite over the popular British heavyweight.
Dave Allen and Filip Hrgovic collide at the Eco-Power Stadium in Doncaster on Saturday 16 May 2026 in a co-promoted Queensberry/Matchroom card live on DAZN. Hrgovic enters as a massive 1/10 favourite: the Croatian heavyweight has won 24 of his 25 bouts and is a calculating, technical operator with real punching power. Allen, the crowd favourite at 25-8-2, gives away size and boxing IQ but brings grit, heart and home crowd noise. The main card begins around 19:00 BST, main event ring walks at approximately 22:00 SAST, per ESPN's fight preview.
- Hrgovic is 24-1 with 20 KOs and carries significant power: Allen has been stopped before and the Croatian will target that vulnerability
- Allen's 11/2 odds imply a genuine puncher's chance: his roughhouse pressure style can force Hrgovic into uncomfortable exchanges
- DAZN subscribers can watch live; the fight streams globally on DAZN from around 19:00 BST / 20:00 SAST
The Pick Card
Odds from WSB and Hollywoodbets. 18+ only. T&Cs apply.
| Selection | Bookmaker | Odds | Stake | Operator CTA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Filip Hrgovic to Win | WSB | @1.10 | 4 Units | Visit WSB |
| Hrgovic Win Inside Distance (KO/TKO) | Hollywoodbets | @1.60 | 2 Units | Visit Hollywoodbets |
Fight Preview
The tale of the tape tells a clear story. According to The Ring Magazine's event page, Hrgovic carries a two-inch height advantage at 6'5", a 17cm reach advantage, and a KO rate of 73.68% against Allen's 71.43%. The Croatian's 20 stoppages from 24 wins reflects a puncher who takes his time but delivers when the opportunity presents. His KO win/rate in recent fights has accelerated.
Allen is a 6'3", 265lb pressure fighter who has shared rings with Joseph Parker and Sergey Kuzmin. He has been stopped: and he will be coming forward, taking chances, and trying to make Hrgovic uncomfortable in close quarters. That style gave Kuzmin problems early and can force Hrgovic into deep water in the middle rounds. The chance of an upset is real but remains slight.
The smart bet is Hrgovic by stoppage at @1.60. A wide points win is also possible, but the Croatian's power and precision make an inside-the-distance finish the most likely winning method.
Fighter Tale of the Tape
| Fighter | Record | Height | Reach | KO% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Filip Hrgovic (CRO) | 24-1, 20 KOs | 6'5" | 208cm | 73.68% |
| Dave Allen (GBR) | 25-8-2, 20 KOs | 6'3" | 191cm | 71.43% |
The Card and Venue
The Eco-Power Stadium in Doncaster hosts approximately 15,000 fans for this card, making it an intimate heavyweight venue with significant crowd atmosphere. The co-promotion between Frank Warren's Queensberry and Eddie Hearn's Matchroom, fierce rivals in British boxing, is itself a headline, reflecting the importance of this event for both promotional camps. DAZN's investment in the broadcast signals the streamer's continued push for exclusive heavyweight content.
For SA boxing fans, DAZN subscriptions start from approximately R550/month and carry all major Matchroom and Queensberry events. This card will stream globally from around 20:00 SAST on 16 May, with the main event ring walks expected around 22:00-23:00 SAST for SA viewers.
Verdict
Hrgovic by stoppage is the value play. The 1/10 straight win is too thin on margin: the Hrgovic KO/TKO at @1.60 on Hollywoodbets gives you the same outcome at a meaningful price. Visit Hollywoodbets
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