What boxer that Dave Allen took on in 2016 was British?
Dave Allen (boxer) David Allen (born 21 March 1992) is British professional boxer. He has fought 16 times and his record stands at 12 wins, 3 defeats and 1 draw. In 2016 he took on Dillian Whyte and Luis Ortiz, two of the well known names in heavyweight boxing. On May 27, 2017, Allen took on Jamaica's Lenroy Thomas for the Commonwealth title. Allen lost on a split decision with close scorecards reading 115-114, 114-115, 115-114 in favour of Thomas.
Don Cockell Donald John "Don" Cockell (22 September 1928 – 18 July 1983) was an English boxer. He fought for most of his career as a light-heavyweight and became the British and European champion at that weight. Later in his career he moved up to heavyweight and held the British and Commonwealth heavyweight titles. He is best remembered for fighting against Rocky Marciano for the world heavyweight championship. Cockell defeated a number of top heavyweights in his career, including Roland La Starza, Harry Matthews (twice), Tommy Farr, Freddie Beshore, Johnny Arthur, Johnny Williams and Uber Bacilieri. In his earlier incarnation as a Light Heavyweight he defeated top contenders such as Nick Barone, Albert Yvel, Lloyd Marshall and Albert Finch.