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Robert AllenAmerican professional boxer
Date of Birth: 07.06.1969
Country:  USA |
Content:
- Robert "The Ghost" Allen: A Professional Boxing Legacy
- First Encounter with Bernard Hopkins
- Second Bout with Hopkins: Controversial and Decisive
- Impressive Win Against Tito Mendoza
- Third Meeting with Hopkins and Title Challenge
- Final Bout and Retirement
Robert "The Ghost" Allen: A Professional Boxing Legacy
Early Career and DebutRobert Allen, an American professional boxer, made his debut in the ring in February 1993. He competed in multiple weight classes, including welterweight, light middleweight, middleweight, super middleweight, light heavyweight, and cruiserweight.
First Encounter with Bernard Hopkins
In August 1998, Allen faced IBF middleweight champion Bernard Hopkins. In a controversial moment, Hopkins was knocked out of the ring in the fourth round after an accidental push by the referee. The fight was ruled a no contest.
Second Bout with Hopkins: Controversial and Decisive
A rematch between Allen and Hopkins took place in February 1999. In a heated battle, Allen received two low blows from Hopkins in the fourth round, forcing the referee to pause the fight. Despite Allen's resilience, Hopkins emerged victorious by technical knockout in the seventh round.
Impressive Win Against Tito Mendoza
In July 2002, Allen secured an impressive victory in a middleweight eliminator against Tito Mendoza with a sixth-round knockout.
Third Meeting with Hopkins and Title Challenge
Allen's third encounter with Hopkins came in June 2004. Despite a low blow from Allen in the fifth round, Hopkins dominated the fight, landing a decisive right cross in the seventh round. Allen was knocked down and unable to continue, resulting in a technical knockout victory for Hopkins.
Final Bout and Retirement
Allen's professional boxing career concluded in May 2007 with his final fight. Throughout his career, he displayed impressive skills and determination, leaving a significant mark in the boxing world.
