In 2016, Dave Allen took on a Cuban boxer with what nickname?
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.
Candelario Duvergel Candelario Duvergel (1963 - 17 June 2016) was an amateur boxer from Cuba. Duvergel is better known for winning 2 consecutive Pan American Games gold medals in the light welterweight division. Duvergel was renowned for his counter-attacking prowess. He won 8 Cuban national championships but he had trouble replicating his success in international competitions, despite regularly defeating other Cuban amateur champions like Juan Carlos Lemus. Duvergel defeated Shane Mosley in 1991. Duvergel never competed in the Olympics, as Cuba boycotted 1984 Summer Olympics and the 1988 Summer Olympics.