Video: Taylor vs. Pili co-main event ends in disaster as Thomas Carty falls head-first out of ring
A boxing match between Dave Allen and Thomas Carty ended in a no-contest after Carty fell head-first out of the ring during the first round. The incident occurred at Croke Park and resulted in medical staff attending to Carty.
Why it matters
The event highlights the inherent physical risks in combat sports and the importance of ring safety protocols.
Katie Taylor's final fight might have been overshadowed by a scary moment in the co-main event.
Heavyweights Dave Allen and Thomas Carty faced off in the penultimate bout of Saturday's card at Croke Park in Dublin in what could have been a showcase bout for Ireland's Carty. Unfortunately, midway through the opening round, Carty somehow ended up tumbling head-first to the outside of the ring after getting tangled up with Allen.
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