Thomas Carty and David Allen bout ends in no contest after ring exit
4 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 9, 2026, 2:07 AM
Last updated Sep 9, 2026
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.
- •Thomas Carty fell through the ropes in the first round after an impact to the back of his head.
- •The bout at Croke Park was officially declared a no contest.
- •Mike Ofo requested a disqualification for David Allen, citing an illegal rabbit punch.
- •David Allen denied intentional wrongdoing and claimed the contact occurred when Carty turned his head.
- 2:07 AMYahoo Sports — Dave Allen, Thomas Carty vehemently disagree on rematch after Croke Park controversy: 'There's nothing in it for me'
- 7:02 AMYahoo Sports — Allen's 'two illegal blows' sent Carty through 'loose ropes'
- 7:02 AMBBC Sport — Allen's 'two illegal blows' sent Carty through 'loose ropes'
"Thomas Carty's team claim "two illegal blows" and "loose ropes" caused the Irishman to topple out of the ring in a bizarre first-round no-contest against David Allen.
"Thomas Carty's team claim "two illegal blows" and "loose ropes" caused the Irishman to topple out of the ring in a bizarre first-round no-contest against David Allen.
"Thomas Carty was 'blatantly' fouled by David Allen, who should have been disqualified after the bizarre ending to their fight, says the Irishman's manager Mike Ofo.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsSep 9, 2026, 2:07 AMDave Allen, Thomas Carty vehemently disagree on rematch after Croke Park controversy: 'There's nothing in it for me'
Carty tumbled through the ropes and out of the ring in a bizarre scene Saturday in Dublin, forcing their bout to be cut short just 80 seconds into Round 1.
- Yahoo SportsSep 7, 2026, 7:02 AMAllen's 'two illegal blows' sent Carty through 'loose ropes'
Thomas Carty's team claim "two illegal blows" and "loose ropes" caused the Irishman to topple out of the ring in a bizarre first-round no-contest against David Allen.
- BBC SportSep 7, 2026, 7:02 AMAllen's 'two illegal blows' sent Carty through 'loose ropes'
Thomas Carty's team claim "two illegal blows" and "loose ropes" caused the Irishman to topple out of the ring in a bizarre first-round no-contest against David Allen.
- Sky Sports—Carty expects Allen disqualification after Dublin drama
Thomas Carty was 'blatantly' fouled by David Allen, who should have been disqualified after the bizarre ending to their fight, says the Irishman's manager Mike Ofo.
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