Thomas Carty and David Allen bout ends in no contest after ring exit

Thomas Carty and David Allen fought to a no contest on the undercard of Katie Taylor’s fight at Croke Park on Saturday. The match ended in the first round after Carty fell through the ropes following a blow to the back of the head. Carty required medical attention and was unable to continue, leading officials to declare the bout a no contest. Mike Ofo, the manager for Carty, stated that the incident resulted from an illegal foul and argued for a disqualification against Allen. Allen disputed the nature of the punch, stating that he intended to strike the ear and that Carty turned his head into the shot. Carty is now seeking a rematch against Allen to settle the outcome, while the Boxing Union of Ireland is expected to review the referee’s decision.