Allen Carty fight declared no contest after fall

A heavyweight bout between Dave Allen and Thomas Carty was abruptly halted in the opening round on September 5, 2026, after Carty fell through the ropes in a shocking incident at Croke Park in Dublin. The fight was declared a no-contest, disrupting the undercard of Katie Taylor's farewell event, which drew over 80,000 fans to the iconic venue. The incident occurred during the chief support bout on the card headlined by Taylor's final professional fight against French fighter Flora Pili. Allen, a 34-year-old English heavyweight, and Carty, a 30-year-old Irish southpaw, were engaged in an early exchange when Carty tumbled out of the ring. According to reports, Allen landed a series of punches in the opening moments, and after a brief clinch, Carty fell backward through the ropes. Replays suggested a shot to the back of the head may have contributed to the fall, though the exact cause was not officially determined. Carty was seen lying on his back ringside, looking up at the sky, which prompted immediate concern. He was later given oxygen and appeared to be in good condition, though disappointed by the outcome.