Thomas Carty's manager, Mike Ofo, claims David Allen should have been disqualified after a foul caused Carty to fall through the ropes in the first round at Croke Park. The bout was declared a 'no contest' following the illegal rabbit punch to the back of Carty's head. Ofo says Allen fouled Carty twice, with the second blow knocking him through the ropes, and insists the referee should have awarded a DQ loss.

Allen later tried to explain the incident, saying he aimed near Carty's ear and did not intend to hit the back of his head. Ofo dismissed Allen's account, believing Carty would have stopped Allen later. Both fighters hope for a rematch after the BUI reviews the referee's decision.