Filip Hrgovic fights Dave Allen May 16

Filip Hrgovic and Dave Allen are due to headline a heavyweight bout on Saturday, May 16, at Eco-Power Stadium in Doncaster, according to Queensberry Promotions and DAZN. The fight is billed as a homecoming for Allen, who is from Doncaster and has been promoted locally as the main attraction in front of a South Yorkshire crowd. DAZN said its live broadcast starts at 7 p.m. BST, with main-event ringwalks scheduled for about 9:30 p.m. BST, subject to change. BoxRec lists the bout at Keepmoat Stadium, the venue’s former name, under the British Boxing Board of Control. ### Why do some listings say Keepmoat Stadium and others say Eco-Power Stadium? BoxRec lists Saturday’s event at Keepmoat Stadium in Doncaster, while Queensberry and DAZN refer to the same venue as Eco-Power Stadium. The ground is the home of Doncaster Rovers and is the site named across the official event pages for the show. Queensberry’s event page markets the card as “Dave vs Goliath” and says Allen will “take centre stage” at Doncaster Rovers’ stadium on May 16. DAZN’s preview also places the fight at Eco-Power Stadium and says the event will be shown live on its subscription service. ### What is on the line in the main event? (boxrec.com) BoxRec lists the fight between Allen and Hrgovic as a heavyweight bout for the vacant IBF Inter-Continental heavyweight title. BoxRec also lists Hrgovic with a 19-1 record and Allen at 25-8-2. Queensberry describes Hrgovic as a “top heavyweight contender” and Allen as being in a “career resurgence” ahead of what it calls the biggest test of Allen’s career. (queensberry.co.uk) That characterization comes from the promoter’s event material rather than a sanctioning body or independent ranking release. ### When should viewers expect the fight to start? (boxrec.com) DAZN said coverage of the full card begins at 7 p.m. BST, which is 2 p.m. ET and 11 a.m. PT in the United States. The broadcaster said ringwalks for Allen against Hrgovic are scheduled for 9:30 p.m. BST, while noting the timing is subject to change depending on the earlier bouts. (queensberry.co.uk) The Express also reported on Saturday that Allen and Hrgovic would meet that night and published start-time and viewing details for the card. The outlet’s preview matched the date and described the contest as a heavyweight clash. ### Who else is listed on the undercard? BoxRec lists Louie O’Doherty against Ahmed Hatim for the vacant British and Commonwealth light title on the undercard in Doncaster. (dazn.com) The same event page also lists Michael Gomez Jnr against Lee McGregor and several additional domestic bouts. DAZN reported this week that Olympic gold medalist Tony Yoka was set to appear on the undercard, citing confirmation from trainer Don Charles. (express.co.uk) BoxRec’s event listing viewed Saturday also showed some undercard slots as incomplete or still being finalized, so late changes remained possible. (boxrec.com) ### Why is Allen’s home setting part of the pitch for this fight? Queensberry said Allen would be fighting “on familiar ground in front of a passionate home crowd in South Yorkshire,” making the location a central part of the promotion. DAZN similarly described the contest as a heavyweight homecoming for Allen in Doncaster. (dazn.com) Sky Sports reported this week that Allen said he intended to upset Hrgovic in Doncaster, while also discussing other heavyweight options in interviews before the bout. Hrgovic, meanwhile, enters as the more highly ranked fighter on BoxRec’s listing for the event. (queensberry.co.uk) ### Where can viewers follow the next step tonight? DAZN said the card will stream live on its platform on May 16, with the main event expected later in the evening after the undercard from Doncaster. Queensberry’s event page and BoxRec’s event listing both continue to carry the matchup details, card information and venue listing for Allen, Hrgovic and the supporting bouts. (dazn.com) (skysports.com)