Terry Allen (boxer)

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Terry Allen (8 June 1924 – 8 April 1987) was an English flyweight boxer. During his career, he became British, Commonwealth, European and World flyweight champion.

Family

Born in Islington, London, Allen's father was a professional boxer. His mother died when he was two, and he was raised by his grandmother. Six of his cousins were also professional boxers.

Amateur career

He started boxing when he was nine and won a schoolboy championship.[1] During his amateur career, he won 102 out of 107 contests.

Professional career

Managed by Johnny Sharpe,[1] Allen had his first professional fight in September 1942, at the age of eighteen. He beat Jim Thomas on points over six rounds at Caledonian Road Baths, Islington.

He then proceeded to win his first thirty-two fights. In 1942, during the Second World War, he joined the Royal Navy,[2] and while stationed at Alexandria, Egypt, he fought and won fifteen bouts, between May 1944 and December 1945. By late 1945, he was considered chief flyweight contender by Ring magazine.[3]

His first defeat was in May 1946, against Alex Murphy by a knockout, in the sixth round at Harringay Arena.[4] He suffered a second defeat in March 1947, when he was knocked out in the first round by Rinty Monaghan.[5]

In March 1948, Allen beat Dickie O'Sullivan on a disqualification to take the BBBofC South East Area flyweight title.[6] In his next fight he was beaten on points by Jackie Bryce.[7]

In February he beat Monaghan over 8 rounds,[8] and in June 1949 beat Norman Tennant in an eliminator to get a shot in September at Monaghan's British title, with the European, Empire and world titles also at stake.[9][10] They fought in Monaghan's home town of Belfast, and the result after fifteen rounds was a draw.[11]

Shortly after this fight, Monaghan retired, relinquishing his titles, and in April 1950, Allen fought Honore Pratesi of France for the vacant European and World flyweight titles. The fight was held at Harringay Arena and Allen won on points over fifteen rounds to gain both titles.[12][13]

In August 1950, he defended his World title against Dado Marino of the United States. The fight was held in Honolulu and Marino won a unanimous points decision to take the title.[14]

In October 1950, Allen lost his European title when he defended it in Nottingham against Jan Sneyers of Belgium. Sneyers won on points, but the British crowd thought that Allen had won, and booed the decision.[15]

In June 1951, Allen fought Vic Herman for the British flyweight title vacated by Rinty Monaghan. The fight was in Leicester and Allen won on points.[16]

In November 1951, Allen had a re-match with Dado Marino for the World flyweight title. The fight was in Honolulu, and Marino won again by a unanimous decision.[17]

In March 1952, he fought against Teddy Gardner for the British, Commonwealth and European flyweight titles. The fight was held in Newcastle upon Tyne, and Gardner won on points to take all three titles.[18] Shortly afterwards Gardner retired leaving the titles vacant.

In October 1952, Allen fought for the vacant British flyweight title, against Eric Marsden. He won the title when the fight was stopped in the sixth after Marsden collapsed.[19]

In October 1953, he had another shot at a World title when he fought Yoshio Shirai, in Tokyo. Unfortunately for Allen, the Japanese won a unanimous decision.[20]

In February 1954, Allen defended his British title against Eric Marsden, who he had beaten previously. He won again, this time on a disqualification in the fifth round.[21]

Allen was knocked out in the second round by the unbeaten Dai Dower in March,[22] and his last fight was an unsuccessful challenge for the vacant European flyweight title. He fought Nazzareno Giannelli, in Milan, Italy, but the Italian won on points.[23]

He was set to defend his British title against Marsden in November,[24] but on 30 September 1954 announced his retirement from boxing.[25]

Retirement

Allen had worked as a barrow boy at the beginning of his boxing career, and after retiring, he was able to open his own vegetable business in Islington market.

Professional boxing record

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No. Result Record Opponent Type Round(s) Date Age Location Notes
75 Loss 62–12–1 Nazzareno Giannelli PTS 15 10 Sep 1954 Template:Age in years and days Palazzo del Ghiaccio, Milan, Lombardia, ItalyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". For vacant European flyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
74 Loss 62–11–1 Dai Dower KO 2 (10) 23 Mar 1954 Template:Age in years and days Earls Court Empress Hall, Kensington, London, England, U.K.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
73 Win 62–10–1 Eric Marsden DQ 5 (15) 16 Feb 1954 Template:Age in years and days Harringay Arena, Harringay, London, England, U.K.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained BBBofC flyweight title;
Mardsen DQ'd for a low blowScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
72 Loss 61–10–1 Yoshio Shirai UD 15 27 Oct 1953 Template:Age in years and days Korakuen Baseball Stadium, Tokyo, JapanScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". For NBA and The Ring flyweight titlesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
71 Loss 61–9–1 Gaetano Annaloro PTS 10 28 Apr 1953 Template:Age in years and days Harringay Arena, Harringay, London, England, U.K.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
70 Win 61–8–1 Eric Marsden TKO 6 (15) 21 Oct 1952 Template:Age in years and days Harringay Arena, Harringay, London, England, U.K.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won vacant BBBofC flyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
69 Win 60–8–1 Jimmy Pearce PTS 12 25 Aug 1952 Template:Age in years and days Engineer's Club, West Hartlepool, County Durham, England, U.K.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
68 Loss 59–8–1 Teddy Gardner PTS 15 17 Mar 1952 Template:Age in years and days New St James Hall, Newcastle, Tyne and Wear, England, U.K.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". For European, vacant Commonwealth and BBBofC flyweight titlesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
67 Loss 59–7–1 Maurice Sandeyron PTS 10 29 Jan 1952 Template:Age in years and days Royal Albert Hall, Kensington, London, England, U.K.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
66 Loss 59–6–1 Dado Marino UD 15 1 Nov 1951 Template:Age in years and days Honolulu Stadium, Honolulu, HawaiiScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". For NBA and The Ring flyweight titlesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
65 Win 59–5–1 Vic Herman PTS 15 11 Jun 1951 Template:Age in years and days Granby Halls, Leicester, Leicestershire, London, England, U.K.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won vacant BBBofC flyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
64 Win 58–5–1 Henry Carpenter PTS 10 30 Apr 1951 Template:Age in years and days Earls Court Empress Hall, Kensington, London, England, U.K.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
63 Win 57–5–1 Jimmy Pearce PTS 8 11 Apr 1951 Template:Age in years and days Prince of Wales Baths, Kentish Town, London, England, U.K.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
62 Loss 56–5–1 Jean Sneyers PTS 15 30 Oct 1950 Template:Age in years and days Ice Rink, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England, U.K.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Lost European flyweight titlesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
61 Loss 56–4–1 Dado Marino UD 15 1 Aug 1950 Template:Age in years and days Honolulu Stadium, Honolulu, HawaiiScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Lost NBA and The Ring flyweight titlesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
60 Win 56–3–1 Honore Pratesi PTS 15 25 Apr 1950 Template:Age in years and days Harringay Arena, Harringay, London, England, U.K.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won vacant NBA, European, and The Ring flyweight titlesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
59 Win 55–3–1 Peter Fay PTS 8 15 Feb 1950 Template:Age in years and days Prince of Wales Baths, Kentish Town, London, England, U.K.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
58 Template:DrawDraw 54–3–1 Rinty Monaghan PTS 15 30 Sep 1949 Template:Age in years and days Kings Hall, Belfast, Northern Ireland, U.K.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". For NBA, European, Lonsdale, and The Ring flyweight titlesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
57 Win 54–3 Norman Tennant PTS 12 8 Jun 1949 Template:Age in years and days Dens Park, Dundee, Scotland, U.K.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
56 Win 53–3 Honore Pratesi PTS 10 3 May 1949 Template:Age in years and days Earls Court Empress Hall, Kensington, London, England, U.K.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
55 Win 52–3 Jackie Foster PTS 8 3 Mar 1949 Template:Age in years and days Caledonian Road Baths, Islington, London, England, U.K.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
54 Win 51–3 Rinty Monaghan PTS 8 7 Feb 1949 Template:Age in years and days Harringay Arena, Harringay, London, England, U.K.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
53 Win 50–3 Dickie O'Sullivan PTS 12 24 Jan 1949 Template:Age in years and days Royal Albert Hall, Kensington, London, England, U.K.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
52 Win 49–3 Billy Hazelgrove PTS 8 10 Jan 1949 Template:Age in years and days Manor Place Baths, Walworth, London, England, U.K.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
51 Win 48–3 Tommy Farricker PTS 8 14 Dec 1948 Template:Age in years and days Prince of Wales Baths, Kentish Town, London, England, U.K.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
50 Win 47–3 Charley Wilson PTS 8 4 Nov 1948 Template:Age in years and days Caledonian Road Baths, Islington, London, England, U.K.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
49 Loss 46–3 Jackie Bryce PTS 12 25 Jun 1948 Template:Age in years and days Greyhound Stadium, Coatbridge, Scotland, U.K.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
48 Win 46–2 Dickie O'Sullivan DQ 2 (12) 16 Mar 1948 Template:Age in years and days Harringay Arena, Harringay, London, England, U.K.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won vacant British (South East Area) flyweight title;
O'Sullivan DQ'd for a low blowScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
47 Win 45–2 Jimmy Gill KO 4 (8) 18 Feb 1948 Template:Age in years and days Caledonian Road Baths, Islington, London, England, U.K.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
46 Win 44–2 Jackie Bryce PTS 8 21 Jan 1948 Template:Age in years and days Caledonian Road Baths, Islington, London, England, U.K.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
45 Win 43–2 Tommy Whittle TKO 3 (8) 15 Dec 1947 Template:Age in years and days Kentish Town, London, England, U.K.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
44 Win 42–2 Frank Tierney PTS 8 12 Nov 1947 Template:Age in years and days Caledonian Road Baths, Islington, London, England, U.K.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
43 Win 41–2 Les Johnson PTS 8 3 Nov 1947 Template:Age in years and days Kentish Town, London, England, U.K.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
42 Win 40–2 Andy McCulloch TKO 5 (8) 15 Oct 1947 Template:Age in years and days Caledonian Road Baths, Islington, London, England, U.K.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
41 Win 39–2 Johnny Summers PTS 8 26 Aug 1947 Template:Age in years and days Wembley Town Hall, Wembley, London, England, U.K.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
40 Win 38–2 Alf Hughes PTS 8 7 Jul 1947 Template:Age in years and days Engineer's Club, West Hartlepool, County Durham, England, U.K.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
39 Win 37–2 Pinchie Thompson PTS 8 17 Jun 1947 Template:Age in years and days Drill Hall, Willesden, London, England, U.K.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
38 Loss 36–2 Rinty Monaghan TKO 1 (10) 11 Mar 1947 Template:Age in years and days Seymour Hall, Marylebone, London, England, U.K.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
37 Win 36–1 Billy Hazelgrove PTS 8 18 Dec 1946 Template:Age in years and days Caledonian Road Baths, Islington, London, England, U.K.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
36 Win 35–1 Billy Davies TKO 4 (8) 4 Dec 1946 Template:Age in years and days Lime Grove Baths, Shepherd's Bush, London, England, U.K.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
35 Win 34–1 Frank Tierney PTS 8 30 Oct 1946 Template:Age in years and days Hampden Park, Glasgow, Scotland, U.K.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
34 Win 33–1 Les Johnson PTS 8 13 Aug 1946 Template:Age in years and days Wembley Town Hall, Wembley, London, England, U.K.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
33 Loss 32–1 Alex Murphy KO 6 (6) 14 May 1946 Template:Age in years and days Harringay Arena, Harringay, London, England, U.K.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
32 Win 32–0 Abdel Hassan KO 3 (8) 13 Dec 1945 Template:Age in years and days Alexandria, EgyptScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
31 Win 31–0 Hocine Rabah KO 1 (8) 8 Nov 1945 Template:Age in years and days Alexandria, EgyptScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
30 Win 30–0 Sayed Mustapha KO 2 (8) 12 Oct 1945 Template:Age in years and days Alexandria, EgyptScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
29 Win 29–0 Mustapha Ezzatt PTS 10 6 Oct 1945 Template:Age in years and days Municipal Stadium, Alexandria, EgyptScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
28 Win 28–0 Abdel Hassan KO 6 (8) 16 Jul 1945 Template:Age in years and days Municipal Stadium, Alexandria, EgyptScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
27 Win 27–0 Mustapha Ezzatt PTS 6 24 May 1945 Template:Age in years and days Alexandria, EgyptScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
26 Win 26–0 Mustapha Ezzatt PTS 6 28 Apr 1945 Template:Age in years and days Alexandria, EgyptScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
25 Win 25–0 Phil Milligan PTS 6 8 Mar 1945 Template:Age in years and days Alexandria, EgyptScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
24 Win 24–0 Sapper Johnstone PTS 6 3 Mar 1945 Template:Age in years and days Alexandria, EgyptScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
23 Win 23–0 Hassan Abou Saada PTS 6 4 Feb 1945 Template:Age in years and days Alexandria, EgyptScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
22 Win 22–0 Christie Kyrisco PTS 6 4 Jan 1945 Template:Age in years and days Alexandria, EgyptScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
21 Win 21–0 Chehata Hafez KO 3 (6) 23 Dec 1944 Template:Age in years and days Alexandria, EgyptScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
20 Win 20–0 Hassan Ramadin PTS 4 10 Dec 1944 Template:Age in years and days Alexandria, EgyptScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
19 Win 19–0 Ahmed Marly KO 1 (4) 8 Jul 1944 Template:Age in years and days Alexandria, EgyptScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
18 Win 18–0 Georges Shamar PTS 4 10 May 1944 Template:Age in years and days Alexandria, EgyptScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
17 Win 17–0 Mickey Jones PTS 10 2 May 1944 Template:Age in years and days Victoria Hall, Southend, Essex, England, U.K.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
16 Win 16–0 Roy Ball RTD 4 (10) 21 Apr 1944 Template:Age in years and days Tower Circus, Blackpool, Lancashire, England, U.K.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
15 Win 15–0 Tommy Burney PTS 10 6 Apr 1944 Template:Age in years and days The Stadium, Liverpool, Merseyside, England, U.K.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
14 Win 14–0 Joe Josephs KO 4 (10) 17 Mar 1944 Template:Age in years and days Town Hall, Hornsey, London, England, U.K.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
13 Win 13–0 Joe Josephs TKO 4 (8) 1 Feb 1944 Template:Age in years and days Town Hall, Hornsey, London, England, U.K.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
12 Win 12–0 Jackie Evans PTS 8 13 Jan 1944 Template:Age in years and days The Stadium, Liverpool, Merseyside, England, U.K.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
11 Win 11–0 Billy Hazelgrove RTD 9 (10) 31 Dec 1943 Template:Age in years and days Tower Circus, Blackpool, Lancashire, England, U.K.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
10 Win 10–0 Mickey Jones PTS 8 29 Nov 1943 Template:Age in years and days Pype Hayes, Birmingham, West Midlands, England, U.K.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
9 Win 9–0 Jack McKenzie PTS 10 19 Nov 1943 Template:Age in years and days Tower Circus, Blackpool, Lancashire, England, U.K.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
8 Win 8–0 Roy Ball PTS 8 4 Nov 1943 Template:Age in years and days The Stadium, Liverpool, Merseyside, England, U.K.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
7 Win 7–0 Ronnie Bishop PTS 8 30 Sep 1943 Template:Age in years and days The Stadium, Liverpool, Merseyside, England, U.K.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
6 Win 6–0 Tommy Burney PTS 8 9 Sep 1943 Template:Age in years and days The Stadium, Liverpool, Merseyside, England, U.K.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
5 Win 5–0 Les Johnson PTS 6 10 May 1943 Template:Age in years and days Caledonian Road Baths, Islington, London, England, U.K.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
4 Win 4–0 George Howell KO 1 (6) 7 Apr 1943 Template:Age in years and days Drill Hall, York, Yorkshire, England, U.K.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
3 Win 3–0 Ron Kingston KO 4 (6) 19 Mar 1943 Template:Age in years and days Pype Hayes, Birmingham, West Midlands, England, U.K.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
2 Win 2–0 Douglas Claxton TKO 4 (6) 8 Mar 1943 Template:Age in years and days Caledonian Road Baths, Islington, London, England, U.K.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
1 Win 1–0 Jim Thomas PTS 6 3 Sep 1942 Template:Age in years and days Caledonian Road Baths, Islington, London, England, U.K.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".

See also

References

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Achievements
Preceded byTemplate:S-bef/check World flyweight champion
25 April 1950 – 1 August 1950 Template:S-ttl/check 		Template:S-aft/check Succeeded by

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