Overview
- The co‑main heavyweight between Dave Allen and hometown fighter Thomas Carty at Katie Taylor’s Croke Park card ended in a no contest after Carty tumbled head‑first through the ropes during a Round 1 clinch.
- Replays circulated by Matchroom and DAZN show Allen landing a short, clubbing right to the back of Carty’s head immediately before Carty lost his balance and fell out of the ring.
- Ringside medics attended on the spot, gave Carty oxygen, and after several minutes he was unable to continue and walked backstage under his own power for further checks.
- Event officials investigated in the arena, ruled the sequence accidental, did not disqualify Allen, and the ring announcer officially declared the bout a no contest.
- The incident drew split public reaction from shock to accusations that Carty quit and is expected to prompt a formal review or inquest that will shape any medical or sporting consequences for both men.