Overview
- The co-main event on Katie Taylor’s undercard ended when Thomas Carty tumbled through the ropes about 90 seconds into the first round and the referee and ringside doctor declared the bout a no contest.
- Ringside medics administered oxygen, Carty was taken to hospital for a brain scan and his team says he has returned home recovering from a suspected concussion.
- Carty’s camp says two illegal blows to the back of the head and ‘loose ropes’ forced him through the ropes and should prompt David Allen’s disqualification.
- Dave Allen has said he will appeal the no-contest decision to the British Boxing Board of Control seeking the result be overturned to a win.
- Matchroom and DAZN replay clips circulated widely and the outcome now rests with regulators who will review video, medical reports and officials’ accounts before any disciplinary action or rematch is decided.