Dave Allen’s heavyweight bout against Thomas Carty at Croke Park ends in a no contest after Carty falls out of the ring during the first round. Multiple outlets report the fight stops very early, with Carty unable to continue after the incident, and the bout is declared a no contest.
The match occurs on the undercard of Katie Taylor’s final fight before retirement, adding to the significance of the event. Coverage describes the ending as bizarre, with Carty falling through the ropes/ring area soon after the opening sequence. One report specifies the bout lasts 92 seconds (one minute and 22 seconds), while other reports emphasize the timing as being within the first round without giving the exact duration. Another angle in coverage notes Allen’s opponent receiving oxygen ringside, reflecting immediate medical attention.
Overall, the outlets agree that the early stoppage is triggered by Carty’s fall from the ring, leading to a no contest, while differing mainly on the level of detail provided about timing and ringside medical procedures.
