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Dave Allen vs Lucas Browne result: White Rhino earns biggest victory of career with knockout win after Chisora beats Gashi

Allen earned the biggest victory of his career at the O2

Adam Hamdani
Saturday 20 April 2019 18:16 EDT
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Dave Allen vs Lucas Browne

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Dave Allen beat Lucas Browne in the main event of what was an entertaining night of boxing, earning his biggest career victory to date.

The two heavyweights earnt the main event slot after Dereck Chisora—who defeated Senad Gashi in an underwhelming co-main event, graciously gave it up.

Elsewhere, Josh Kelly returned from injury with a shutout win against Przemyslaw Runowski, Joe Cordina beat Andy Townend and Conor Benn kept his unbeaten record going.

Relive all the action below.

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Fight preview:

When and where is the boxing?

Tonight’s main event takes place around 10pm, with live coverage from 8pm. The show takes place at the O2 Arena.

Where can I watch it?

You can still get tickets if you fancy turning up to the arena, but elsewhere it’ll be on Sky Sports Main Event.

What is the full fight card?

  • Dereck Chisora vs Senad Gashi
  • Josh Kelly vs Przemyslaw Runowski
  • Joe Cordina vs Andy Townend
  • Conor Benn vs Josef Zahradnik
  • Shannon Courtenay vs Roz Mari Silyanova

Allen upon entering the ring.

Adam Hamdani20 April 2019 22:55

Round two:

Allen is allowing Browne to throw first far too often and at some point, taking punch after punch will take its toll.

Browne is putting combination punches together as Allen looks to respond with some body punches. 

I'd give that one to Browne. He landed some good punches. Allen needs to get his feet and head moving.

Adam Hamdani20 April 2019 22:57

Round three:

​IT'S ALL OVER! DAVE ALLEN WINS!

Adam Hamdani20 April 2019 23:00

A HUGE body shot drops Browne and the Australian has absolutely no reply. Incredible scenes at the O2!

Adam Hamdani20 April 2019 23:00

Dave Allen

I needed to win, I had to win. I've beat a former world champion at the O2. It's a very good win.

Adam Hamdani20 April 2019 23:06

Dave Allen

He's a very good boxer. I need big fights, I need Darren Barker by my side.

Adam Hamdani20 April 2019 23:07

What a moment.

Adam Hamdani20 April 2019 23:08

Dave Allen

This is one of the best nights of my life. I got into boxing because I wanted to make my dad proud. I'm the most famous man in Doncaster for a week, it will be great.

Adam Hamdani20 April 2019 23:10

A moment to enjoy and last a lifetime.

Adam Hamdani20 April 2019 23:10

And that is that!

Thank you for joining us for Allen vs Browne and what a fantastic fight night at the O2 Arena in London.

We'll be covering Amir Khan's bid to become WBO welterweight champion later tonight against Terence Crawford, so make sure to revisit the site for that.

Until then, this is Dave Allen's night.

Adam Hamdani20 April 2019 23:17

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