Boxing Match: Dave Allen and Filip Hrgovic

May 12, 2026, 08:16
EuropeSports

Introduction

Dave Allen and Filip Hrgovic will fight on May 16. The fight is at the Eco Power Stadium in Doncaster.

Main Body

Dave Allen had some wins and losses recently. He likes to fight dangerous people. He says this fear helps him train harder. Filip Hrgovic is from Croatia. He has 19 wins and one loss. He wants to win the world title again. DAZN will show the fight. Most people think Hrgovic will win this match.

Conclusion

This is a big fight for both men. Allen wants to prove he is strong. Hrgovic wants to be at the top again.

Learning

šŸ„Š The "Want to" Pattern

In this text, we see a very useful way to talk about goals: WANT TO + ACTION

  • He wants to win the world title.
  • Allen wants to prove he is strong.

How it works: Use this when you have a dream or a plan.

Simple Rule: I / You / We / They ā†’\rightarrow want to He / She ā†’\rightarrow wants to

šŸŒ Where are they from?

Look at this sentence: "Filip Hrgovic is from Croatia."

Use FROM to tell people your country or city.

  • I am from Spain. ā†’\rightarrow (Correct)
  • I am from London. ā†’\rightarrow (Correct)

šŸ“… Date & Place

Check how the writer gives information:

  • Date: "on May 16"
  • Place: "at the Eco Power Stadium"

Memory Trick: šŸ“… On + Specific Date šŸ“ At + Specific Building

Vocabulary Learning

fight (v.)
to compete against another person or team
Example:They will fight in the boxing match.
win (v.)
to succeed in a contest
Example:He wants to win the title.
loss (n.)
a defeat or missing something
Example:He had one loss.
dangerous (adj.)
able to cause harm or danger
Example:Dangerous people should be avoided.
fear (n.)
an emotion of being worried or scared
Example:His fear keeps him focused.
train (v.)
to practice or prepare for a task
Example:He trains hard each day.
world (n.)
the planet Earth or all people
Example:The world is large.
title (n.)
a name or rank given to someone
Example:He wants to win the world title.
match (n.)
a sporting contest between opponents
Example:The match is on May 16.
people (n.)
human beings in general
Example:Most people think he will win.
again (adv.)
once more or another time
Example:He wants to win again.
big (adj.)
large in size or importance
Example:This is a big fight.
strong (adj.)
having power or force
Example:He wants to prove he is strong.
top (n.)
the highest or best position
Example:He wants to be at the top again.
stadium (n.)
a large arena for sports events
Example:The fight is at the stadium.
Croatia (n.)
a country in Europe
Example:Filip is from Croatia.
Doncaster (n.)
a city in England
Example:The stadium is in Doncaster.
May (n.)
the fifth month of the year
Example:The fight is on May 16.