Dave Allen vs Thomas Carty Ends in Bizarre First-Round No Contest

Dublin, Ireland - Dave Allen 26-9-2 (20 KOs) and Thomas Carty 11-1 (9 KOs) saw their anticipated heavyweight clash end in a bizarre first-round no contest at Croke Park in Dublin, Ireland.

The fight had barely begun when Carty tumbled backwards through the ropes during an exchange with Allen, crashing to the floor outside the ring. Medical personnel immediately attended to the Irish heavyweight, who was unable to continue. Contemporary live coverage reported that Carty received medical attention following the alarming fall.

There was initially confusion over the result. Allen had landed a punch immediately before Carty went through the ropes, although replay footage showed the shot connecting around the back of Carty's head. That led to discussion on the broadcast over several possible outcomes.

Ring announcer David Diamante eventually confirmed the official ruling on advice from the ringside doctor: no contest.

The unusual ending leaves both heavyweights without the decisive result they had been seeking on one of the biggest stages of their careers.