Thomas Carty’s team have claimed “two illegal blows” and “loose ropes” caused the Irishman to topple out of the ring in a bizarre first-round no-contest against David Allen at Croke Park on Saturday.
The co-main event before Katie Taylor’s victory over Flora Pili lasted just one minute and 22 seconds as Carty, who was unable to continue because of a suspected concussion, took a blow to the back of the head.
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A statement confirmed Carty, 30, is back home and healthy after spending time in hospital receiving a brain scan.
“After just one minute and 30 seconds of round one, Thomas Carty had received two illegal blows to the back of his…
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