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Can Dave Allen survive Filip Hrgovic
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- Shoulder Roll Virtual Boxing
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- May 12, 2026
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- 1235
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Summary
On May 16, 2026, the industrial heart of South Yorkshire will pulse with a tension that only heavyweight boxing can generate. At the Eco-Power Stadium in Doncaster, the WBA Continental Gold title will be the formal prize, but the subtext is far more visceral. It is a collision between a clinical assassin and a cult hero—a test of whether the "Sweet Science" can be unraveled by a man who has made a career out of the "Homer Simpson" gambit. Filip Hrgovic, the "Stone Man," is a 2016 Olympic medalist who operates with the cold efficiency of a metronome. In the opposite corner, Dave Allen, the "White Rhino," represents the raw, unpredictable drama of the everyman. To some, this is a homecoming celebration for the most beloved gatekeeper in the British game; to others, it is a mismatch that borders on the macabre. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/shoulder-roll-virtual-boxing--6207307/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.