Dave Allen returned to Doncaster and got the win, beating Dan Garber by unanimous decision over four heavyweight rounds. It was not a headline-grabbing knockout, but it was a controlled home-town result for the more experienced man.
| Detail | Result |
|---|---|
| Date | 25 July 2026 |
| Winner | Dave Allen |
| Method | Unanimous decision, 4 rounds |
| Venue | Doncaster Dome |
| Division | Heavyweight |
Four-round fights do not offer the time for a slow start. Allen’s experience showed in the way he got through the contest without allowing it to turn into a surprise. Garber came in as the taller southpaw, a style that can make even a short contest awkward, but Allen got the decision and left Doncaster with the result he needed.
The win does not need embellishing. It was a unanimous decision, not a stoppage, and that matters. Allen did enough over four rounds to convince all three judges, which is the soundest reading of the night.
Allen’s professional career stretches back to 2012 and includes 157 recorded rounds before this fight. Garber’s own record brought toughness and an unusual look, but Allen’s longer experience in the paid ranks helped him manage a contest that was never going to give either man much time to settle.
For Allen, this was a successful return in front of his own crowd. The next fight will tell us more about where he sits in the heavyweight picture; this one confirmed that he could take care of business in Doncaster.
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