Terry Allen (boxer)

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.

For other similarly named individuals, see Terry Allen.

Terry Allen
Statistics
Real nameEdward Albert Govier
Weight(s)Flyweight
NationalityBritish
Born(1924-06-18)18 June 1924
Islington, England
Died8 April 1987(1987-04-08) (aged 62)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights75
Wins61
Wins by KO18
Losses13
Draws1

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
75 fights 61 wins 13 losses
By knockout 18 3
By decision 41 10
By disqualification 2 0
Draws 1
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round(s) Date Age Location Notes
75 Loss 62–12–1 Nazzareno Giannelli PTS 15 Sep 10, 1954 30 years, 155 days Palazzo del Ghiaccio, Milan, Lombardia, Italy For vacant European flyweight title
74 Loss 62–11–1 Dai Dower KO 2 (10) Mar 23, 1954 29 years, 349 days Earls Court Empress Hall, Kensington, London, England, U.K.
73 Win 62–10–1 Eric Marsden DQ 5 (15) Feb 16, 1954 29 years, 314 days Harringay Arena, Harringay, London, England, U.K. Retained BBBofC flyweight title;
Mardsen DQ'd for a low blow
72 Loss 61–10–1 Yoshio Shirai UD 15 Oct 27, 1953 29 years, 202 days Korakuen Baseball Stadium, Tokyo, Japan For NBA and The Ring flyweight titles
71 Loss 61–9–1 Gaetano Annaloro PTS 10 Apr 28, 1953 29 years, 20 days Harringay Arena, Harringay, London, England, U.K.
70 Win 61–8–1 Eric Marsden TKO 6 (15) Oct 21, 1952 28 years, 196 days Harringay Arena, Harringay, London, England, U.K. Won vacant BBBofC flyweight title
69 Win 60–8–1 Jimmy Pearce PTS 12 Aug 25, 1952 28 years, 139 days Engineer's Club, West Hartlepool, County Durham, England, U.K.
68 Loss 59–8–1 Teddy Gardner PTS 15 Mar 17, 1952 27 years, 344 days New St James Hall, Newcastle, Tyne and Wear, England, U.K. For European, vacant Commonwealth and BBBofC flyweight titles
67 Loss 59–7–1 Maurice Sandeyron PTS 10 Jan 29, 1952 27 years, 296 days Royal Albert Hall, Kensington, London, England, U.K.
66 Loss 59–6–1 Dado Marino UD 15 Nov 1, 1951 27 years, 207 days Honolulu Stadium, Honolulu, Hawaii For NBA and The Ring flyweight titles
65 Win 59–5–1 Vic Herman PTS 15 Jun 11, 1951 27 years, 64 days Granby Halls, Leicester, Leicestershire, London, England, U.K. Won vacant BBBofC flyweight title
64 Win 58–5–1 Henry Carpenter PTS 10 Apr 30, 1951 27 years, 22 days Earls Court Empress Hall, Kensington, London, England, U.K.
63 Win 57–5–1 Jimmy Pearce PTS 8 Apr 11, 1951 27 years, 3 days Prince of Wales Baths, Kentish Town, London, England, U.K.
62 Loss 56–5–1 Jean Sneyers PTS 15 Oct 30, 1950 26 years, 205 days Ice Rink, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England, U.K. Lost European flyweight titles
61 Loss 56–4–1 Dado Marino UD 15 Aug 1, 1950 26 years, 115 days Honolulu Stadium, Honolulu, Hawaii Lost NBA and The Ring flyweight titles
60 Win 56–3–1 Honore Pratesi PTS 15 Apr 25, 1950 26 years, 17 days Harringay Arena, Harringay, London, England, U.K. Won vacant NBA, European, and The Ring flyweight titles
59 Win 55–3–1 Peter Fay PTS 8 Feb 15, 1950 25 years, 313 days Prince of Wales Baths, Kentish Town, London, England, U.K.
58 Draw 54–3–1 Rinty Monaghan PTS 15 Sep 30, 1949 25 years, 175 days Kings Hall, Belfast, Northern Ireland, U.K. For NBA, European, Lonsdale, and The Ring flyweight titles
57 Win 54–3 Norman Tennant PTS 12 Jun 8, 1949 25 years, 61 days Dens Park, Dundee, Scotland, U.K.
56 Win 53–3 Honore Pratesi PTS 10 May 3, 1949 25 years, 25 days Earls Court Empress Hall, Kensington, London, England, U.K.
55 Win 52–3 Jackie Foster PTS 8 Mar 3, 1949 24 years, 329 days Caledonian Road Baths, Islington, London, England, U.K.
54 Win 51–3 Rinty Monaghan PTS 8 Feb 7, 1949 24 years, 274 days Harringay Arena, Harringay, London, England, U.K.
53 Win 50–3 Dickie O'Sullivan PTS 12 Jan 24, 1949 24 years, 291 days Royal Albert Hall, Kensington, London, England, U.K.
52 Win 49–3 Billy Hazelgrove PTS 8 Jan 10, 1949 24 years, 277 days Manor Place Baths, Walworth, London, England, U.K.
51 Win 48–3 Tommy Farricker PTS 8 Dec 14, 1948 24 years, 250 days Prince of Wales Baths, Kentish Town, London, England, U.K.
50 Win 47–3 Charley Wilson PTS 8 Nov 4, 1948 24 years, 210 days Caledonian Road Baths, Islington, London, England, U.K.
49 Loss 46–3 Jackie Bryce PTS 12 Jun 25, 1948 24 years, 78 days Greyhound Stadium, Coatbridge, Scotland, U.K.
48 Win 46–2 Dickie O'Sullivan DQ 2 (12) Mar 16, 1948 23 years, 343 days Harringay Arena, Harringay, London, England, U.K. Won vacant British (South East Area) flyweight title;
O'Sullivan DQ'd for a low blow
47 Win 45–2 Jimmy Gill KO 4 (8) Feb 18, 1948 23 years, 306 days Caledonian Road Baths, Islington, London, England, U.K.
46 Win 44–2 Jackie Bryce PTS 8 Jan 21, 1948 24 years, 251 days Caledonian Road Baths, Islington, London, England, U.K.
45 Win 43–2 Tommy Whittle TKO 3 (8) Dec 15, 1947 23 years, 251 days Kentish Town, London, England, U.K.
44 Win 42–2 Frank Tierney PTS 8 Nov 12, 1947 23 years, 218 days Caledonian Road Baths, Islington, London, England, U.K.
43 Win 41–2 Les Johnson PTS 8 Nov 3, 1947 23 years, 209 days Kentish Town, London, England, U.K.
42 Win 40–2 Andy McCulloch TKO 5 (8) Oct 15, 1947 23 years, 190 days Caledonian Road Baths, Islington, London, England, U.K.
41 Win 39–2 Johnny Summers PTS 8 Aug 26, 1947 23 years, 140 days Wembley Town Hall, Wembley, London, England, U.K.
40 Win 38–2 Alf Hughes PTS 8 Jul 7, 1947 23 years, 90 days Engineer's Club, West Hartlepool, County Durham, England, U.K.
39 Win 37–2 Pinchie Thompson PTS 8 Jun 17, 1947 23 years, 70 days Drill Hall, Willesden, London, England, U.K.
38 Loss 36–2 Rinty Monaghan TKO 1 (10) Mar 11, 1947 23 years, 254 days Seymour Hall, Marylebone, London, England, U.K.
37 Win 36–1 Billy Hazelgrove PTS 8 Dec 18, 1946 22 years, 254 days Caledonian Road Baths, Islington, London, England, U.K.
36 Win 35–1 Billy Davies TKO 4 (8) Dec 4, 1946 22 years, 240 days Lime Grove Baths, Shepherd's Bush, London, England, U.K.
35 Win 34–1 Frank Tierney PTS 8 Oct 30, 1946 22 years, 205 days Hampden Park, Glasgow, Scotland, U.K.
34 Win 33–1 Les Johnson PTS 8 Aug 13, 1946 22 years, 127 days Wembley Town Hall, Wembley, London, England, U.K.
33 Loss 32–1 Alex Murphy KO 6 (6) May 14, 1946 22 years, 36 days Harringay Arena, Harringay, London, England, U.K.
32 Win 32–0 Abdel Hassan KO 3 (8) Dec 13, 1945 21 years, 249 days Alexandria, Egypt
31 Win 31–0 Hocine Rabah KO 1 (8) Nov 8, 1945 21 years, 214 days Alexandria, Egypt
30 Win 30–0 Sayed Mustapha KO 2 (8) Oct 12, 1945 21 years, 187 days Alexandria, Egypt
29 Win 29–0 Mustapha Ezzatt PTS 10 Oct 6, 1945 21 years, 181 days Municipal Stadium, Alexandria, Egypt
28 Win 28–0 Abdel Hassan KO 6 (8) Jul 16, 1945 21 years, 99 days Municipal Stadium, Alexandria, Egypt
27 Win 27–0 Mustapha Ezzatt PTS 6 May 24, 1945 21 years, 46 days Alexandria, Egypt
26 Win 26–0 Mustapha Ezzatt PTS 6 Apr 28, 1945 21 years, 20 days Alexandria, Egypt
25 Win 25–0 Phil Milligan PTS 6 Mar 8, 1945 20 years, 334 days Alexandria, Egypt
24 Win 24–0 Sapper Johnstone PTS 6 Mar 3, 1945 20 years, 329 days Alexandria, Egypt
23 Win 23–0 Hassan Abou Saada PTS 6 Feb 4, 1945 20 years, 302 days Alexandria, Egypt
22 Win 22–0 Christie Kyrisco PTS 6 Jan 4, 1945 20 years, 271 days Alexandria, Egypt
21 Win 21–0 Chehata Hafez KO 3 (6) Dec 23, 1944 20 years, 259 days Alexandria, Egypt
20 Win 20–0 Hassan Ramadin PTS 4 Dec 10, 1944 20 years, 246 days Alexandria, Egypt
19 Win 19–0 Ahmed Marly KO 1 (4) Jul 8, 1944 20 years, 91 days Alexandria, Egypt
18 Win 18–0 Georges Shamar PTS 4 May 10, 1944 20 years, 32 days Alexandria, Egypt
17 Win 17–0 Mickey Jones PTS 10 May 2, 1944 20 years, 24 days Victoria Hall, Southend, Essex, England, U.K.
16 Win 16–0 Roy Ball RTD 4 (10) Apr 21, 1944 20 years, 13 days Tower Circus, Blackpool, Lancashire, England, U.K.
15 Win 15–0 Tommy Burney PTS 10 Apr 6, 1944 19 years, 364 days The Stadium, Liverpool, Merseyside, England, U.K.
14 Win 14–0 Joe Josephs KO 4 (10) Mar 17, 1944 19 years, 344 days Town Hall, Hornsey, London, England, U.K.
13 Win 13–0 Joe Josephs TKO 4 (8) Feb 1, 1944 19 years, 299 days Town Hall, Hornsey, London, England, U.K.
12 Win 12–0 Jackie Evans PTS 8 Jan 13, 1944 19 years, 280 days The Stadium, Liverpool, Merseyside, England, U.K.
11 Win 11–0 Billy Hazelgrove RTD 9 (10) Dec 31, 1943 19 years, 267 days Tower Circus, Blackpool, Lancashire, England, U.K.
10 Win 10–0 Mickey Jones PTS 8 Nov 29, 1943 19 years, 235 days Pype Hayes, Birmingham, West Midlands, England, U.K.
9 Win 9–0 Jack McKenzie PTS 10 Nov 19, 1943 19 years, 225 days Tower Circus, Blackpool, Lancashire, England, U.K.
8 Win 8–0 Roy Ball PTS 8 Nov 4, 1943 19 years, 210 days The Stadium, Liverpool, Merseyside, England, U.K.
7 Win 7–0 Ronnie Bishop PTS 8 Sep 30, 1943 19 years, 175 days The Stadium, Liverpool, Merseyside, England, U.K.
6 Win 6–0 Tommy Burney PTS 8 Sep 9, 1943 19 years, 154 days The Stadium, Liverpool, Merseyside, England, U.K.
5 Win 5–0 Les Johnson PTS 6 May 10, 1943 19 years, 32 days Caledonian Road Baths, Islington, London, England, U.K.
4 Win 4–0 George Howell KO 1 (6) Apr 7, 1943 18 years, 364 days Drill Hall, York, Yorkshire, England, U.K.
3 Win 3–0 Ron Kingston KO 4 (6) Mar 19, 1943 18 years, 345 days Pype Hayes, Birmingham, West Midlands, England, U.K.
2 Win 2–0 Douglas Claxton TKO 4 (6) Mar 8, 1943 18 years, 334 days Caledonian Road Baths, Islington, London, England, U.K.
1 Win 1–0 Jim Thomas PTS 6 Sep 3, 1942 18 years, 148 days Caledonian Road Baths, Islington, London, England, U.K.

See also

References
  1. "New Flyweight". Liverpool Echo. 7 September 1943. Retrieved 15 January 2018 – via British Newspaper Archive.
  2. "Flyweight Return". Liverpool Evening Express. 1 April 1944. Retrieved 15 January 2018 – via British Newspaper Archive.
  3. "U.S. Ranks Bruce Woodcock Fifth". Manchester Evening News. 16 August 1945. Retrieved 15 January 2018 – via British Newspaper Archive.
  4. "Boon Beaten: Claims Foul". Dundee Courier. 15 May 1946. Retrieved 15 January 2018 – via British Newspaper Archive.
  5. "Monaghan's Hurricane Victory". Northern Whig. 12 March 1947. Retrieved 15 January 2018 – via British Newspaper Archive.
  6. "The Fighting O'Sullivans". Dundee Evening Telegraph. 12 March 1948. Retrieved 15 January 2018 – via British Newspaper Archive.
  7. "Jackie Bryce Turns Tables". Dundee Courier. 26 June 1948. Retrieved 15 January 2018 – via British Newspaper Archive.
  8. "Allen's Clear Cut Victory Over Monaghan". Belfast News-Letter. 8 February 1949. Retrieved 15 January 2018 – via British Newspaper Archive.
  9. "Terry Allen Wins Right to Fight Rinty Monaghan". Yorkshire Post and Leeds Intelligencer. 9 June 1949. Retrieved 15 January 2018 – via British Newspaper Archive.
  10. "Terry Is After Rinty's 4 Titles". Nottingham Evening Post. 6 September 1949. Retrieved 15 January 2018 – via British Newspaper Archive.
  11. "Rinty Held to Draw". Dundee Courier. 1 October 1949. Retrieved 15 January 2018 – via British Newspaper Archive.
  12. "Allen Is a World Champion". Birmingham Daily Gazette. 26 April 1950. Retrieved 15 January 2018 – via British Newspaper Archive.
  13. "Terry Allen - Lineal Flyweight Champion". The Cyber Boxing Zone Encyclopedia.
  14. "Terry Allen Loses World Title On Points". Gloucestershire Echo. 2 August 1950. Retrieved 15 January 2018 – via British Newspaper Archive.
  15. "Terry Allen Loses Another Title". Portsmouth Evening News. 31 October 1950. Retrieved 15 January 2018 – via British Newspaper Archive.
  16. "British Flyweight Title: Allen Beats Herman". Belfast News-Letter. 12 June 1951. Retrieved 15 January 2018 – via British Newspaper Archive.
  17. "Terry Allen Outpointed in Honolulu". Portsmouth Evening News. 2 November 1951. Retrieved 15 January 2018 – via British Newspaper Archive.
  18. "Gardner Keeps Title, Wins Two More". Dundee Courier. 18 March 1952. Retrieved 15 January 2018 – via British Newspaper Archive.
  19. "Terry Allen Is Champion". Dundee Courier. 22 October 1952. Retrieved 15 January 2018 – via British Newspaper Archive.
  20. "Terry Allen Outpointed in Tokio Title Fight". Sunderland Daily Echo and Shipping Gazette. 27 October 1953. Retrieved 15 January 2018 – via British Newspaper Archive.
  21. "Plucky Show by McCarthy, Terry Allen Lucky". Aberdeen Evening Express. 17 February 1954. Retrieved 15 January 2018 – via British Newspaper Archive.
  22. "Dai Dower Not to be Rushed". Aberdeen Evening Express. 24 March 1954. Retrieved 15 January 2018 – via British Newspaper Archive.
  23. "Terry Allen Fails in European Title Bid". Northern Whig. 11 September 1954. Retrieved 15 January 2018 – via British Newspaper Archive.
  24. "Terry Allen". Sunderland Daily Echo and Shipping Gazette. 28 September 1954. Retrieved 15 January 2018 – via British Newspaper Archive.
  25. "Terry Allen Retires". Sunderland Daily Echo and Shipping Gazette. 30 September 1954. Retrieved 15 January 2018 – via British Newspaper Archive.
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