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Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Dave Allen's future safety should be paramount following feel-good victory over Johnny Fisher
Dave Allen, aka 'White Rhino,' produced a career-boosting knockout win over Johnny Fisher, but should be wary of being exploited by boxing's circling sharks. 'I don't really know what level Johnny [Fisher] is to be fair, or what level I am,' Allen (24-7-2, 19 KOs) admitted candidly following a fifth round TKO win over domestic heavyweight rival Johnny Fisher. The 33-year-old from Doncaster, United Kingdom, proudly displayed his new WBA Intercontinental heavyweight belt over his left shoulder — a maiden trinket following 13 bruising years in the paid ranks. Advertisement His honesty post-fight didn't come as a surprise. Allen has become known for breaking the fourth wall of the boxing business in the UK over the last decade. In doing so, he's garnered somewhat of a cult following among a largely domestic fanbase. That goes some way to explaining the mixed atmosphere inside London's Copper Box Arena on Saturday night as Allen and Fisher headlined Matchroom's show on DAZN. The 26-year-old Fisher is well known as a ticket-seller in British boxing. But despite Fisher enjoying a lion's share of the support inside the 7,500-seat venue, it was Allen who drew rapturous applause as the night came to a close. This victory signals the start of yet another chapter in the Dave Allen book, building to a story that seemingly ran out of lines a few years ago. Allen 'retired' in 2020, following struggles with gambling and his mental health. He struggled to cope with the highs and lows he experienced in 2019, including beating Lucas Browne in a headline event at London's O2 Arena and then being bludgeoned by David Price just three months later. But these contrasting performances have summed up the career of Allen ever since he turned pro in 2012. He's been used as a yardstick to judge other heavyweights on the scene, and would usually suffer at their more talented hands. Luis Ortiz, Dillian Whyte, Lenroy Thomas, Tony Yoka, David Price and Frazer Clarke all teed off on the durable head of Allen across these losses. He'd then pad his record against a number of journeymen in the interim, as he recouped and recovered in between paydays. Advertisement 'I've been stitched up, broken my nose and perforated my eardrums,' he explained in 2021, before a run of small hall victories. 'I probably took years off my life, and I still wouldn't change it. I do still loving boxing as a sport in its purest form, but I hate the business side and the politics of it. I wasn't smart because I was broke. I came from a council house. My mom and dad never had a car, we had nothing. I was offered figures that felt like millions of pounds but in hindsight were less than what I was worth. I didn't care. For me thousands is enough, but now I realize what I missed out on.' He has also taken plenty of punishment away from the bright lights of a fight night, sparring multiple rounds with heavyweight champions such as Tyson Fury, Anthony Joshua, Wladimir Klitschko and Oleksandr Usyk to buffer his bank balance. Advertisement That isn't intended to denigrate the performances of Allen or to begrudge his opportunities, but whether he should continue taking this sort of punishment in such an unforgiving sport has been a frequent question within British boxing, well before his two meetings with Fisher. That shouldn't change now. Allen is as likable as they come, and he's no doubt been exploited in the past for his entertaining personality and crippling self-confidence. Why overpay for an overseas heavyweight when you can underpay for Allen? And now, back in the winner's circle, the sharks will once again start circling for a slice of the Doncaster fighter, as they deliberate who to throw him in with next. Allen confirmed on his own YouTube channel that his win over Fisher on Saturday night has triggered a two-fight deal with Matchroom, something he has expressed happiness over, having worked with Eddie Hearn for a large portion of his career. He also expressed an interest in a meeting with Derek Chisora (36-13, 23 KOs), a man he looked up to as a younger fighter, or a shot at the British title. But whatever is next for Allen, it shouldn't come at the expense of his health. It's possible he will be offered more money now than he ever has in his career, so it's paramount his head isn't turned by those who are eager to make a quick buck off his back. Advertisement So far, the signs are good. With a family now in his corner, Allen seems at peace and less likely to be forced into rash decisions. After all, it's the little things that really matter. 'This means everything to me. I've been written off so many times,' he explained as fans started filtering out of the east London venue. 'You know what it means? The belt, everything, my kids. I'm gonna have an en suite. They'll have their own bathroom between them.'
Daily Mirror
17-05-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
Dave Allen gets Johnny Fisher revenge with round five KO win over rival
The Doncaster De La Hoya avenged his defeat in the first fight as he landed an overhand right in the fifth round before a hook on the bell saw the towel come in Dave Allen has avenged his defeat by rival Johnny Fisher with an emphatic knockout victory in their rematch. The Doncaster De La Hoya stopped his opponent in round five at the Copper Box. Allen landed an overhand right that put Fisher in trouble, and as he attempted to cover up, he eventually hit the canvas. Fisher barely beat the count, and Allen landed a vicious hook on the bell to leave Fisher prone in the middle of the ring. The referee waved the bout off as the towel came flying in from Fisher's corner. Paramedics attended to Fisher in the ring and gave him oxygen as Allen held off from celebrating, but he did regain his feet and congratulate his opponent. After having his hand raised in victory and being awarded the WBA Intercontinental heavyweight belt, Allen couldn't hide his delight. 'I knew the first fight did me a world of good," he said. 'I put a bit of weight on, I knew it would pay dividends, took the risk. I'm the fattest, hardest man you'll ever see. 'You know what it means? The belt, everything. I'm gonna have an en suite, that's the dream. My kids will have their own bathroom between them. 'At this level, I'm a handful. He over exaggerated the movement, which worked against him. I've got experience, I know the game inside out. I'm him, but with 30 more fights basically." When asked about the potential of a trilogy, Allen expressed his belief that it wouldn't be good for Fisher. 'He's my friend," he added. "He's a very good friend of mine. I wouldn't allow it [a trilogy fight] to happen, because it's not in his best interests.'
Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Johnny Fisher vs. Dave Allen 2 live results, round-by-round updates, ring walks for British rematch
Johnny Fisher and Dave Allen show are set to rematch at the Copper Box Arena in London, England. (). Uncrowned has Johnny Fisher vs. Dave Allen 2 live results, round-by-round updates, highlights ring walks and start time for the Fisher vs. Allen 2 fight card on Saturday afternoon at the Copper Box Arena in London, England. Fisher and Allen rematch at the "CopperBosh" after the controversial verdict in their first fight. Fisher (13-0, 11 KOs) won a contentious split decision over Allen (23-7-2, 18 KOs) to claim the WBA Intercontinental heavyweight championship this past December in Riyadh on the Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tyson Fury 2 undercard. Advertisement "The Romford Bull" started the fight well, controlling the early rounds, however Allen managed to turn the tide in the fifth round, putting Fisher on the canvas and keeping him in major trouble. Allen landed a left hook as the boxers broke from a clinch. The punch connected on the side of Fisher's head and affected his equilibrium for the remainder of the fight. Consequently, Allen dominated the second half of the bout, leaving many to conclude that he had pulled off a major upset over Fisher. However, the judges decided differently. After 10 rounds, Fisher saw his hand raised by split decision. Advertisement On Saturday's undercard, Kieron Conway (22-3-1, 6 KOs) and Gerome Warburton (15-1-2, 2 KOs) clash for the British and Commonwealth middleweight titles. George Liddard (11-0, 6 KOs) also steps up against Aaron Sutton (19-1, 3 KOs) for the Commonwealth silver and British title eliminator at middleweight; should Conway and Liddard emerge victorious, the two are expected to face each other later this year. Fisher vs. Allen prelims begin at 11:45 a.m. ET and can be watched via Uncrowned. The main card starts at 2 p.m. ET on DAZN and main event ring walks are expected around 5 p.m. ET. Follow all of the action with Uncrowned's live results and play-by-play of the main card below. Main Card (2 p.m. ET, DAZN) Heavyweight: Johnny Fisher vs. Dave Allen Advertisement Middleweight: George Liddard vs. Aaron Sutton Middleweight: Kieron Conway vs. Gerome Warburton Middleweight: Jimmy Sains vs. Gideon Onyenani Prelims (11:45 a.m. ET, Watch via Uncrowned) Cruiserweight: John Hedges vs. Nathan Quarless Super middleweight: Taylor Bevan vs. Juan Cruz Cacheiro Middleweight: Emmanuel "Leli" Buttigieg vs. Novak Radulovic Super flyweight: Shannon Ryan vs. Fara El Bousairi
Evening Standard
17-05-2025
- Sport
- Evening Standard
How to watch Fisher vs Allen 2: TV channel and live stream for fight today
Back on home soil, Allen - known as the 'Doncaster De La Hoya' has the chance to set the record straight as he challenges Fisher for the WBA Intercontinental heavyweight title at the Copper Box Arena.
Evening Standard
17-05-2025
- Sport
- Evening Standard
How to watch Johnny Fisher vs Dave Allen: TV channel and live stream for Boxing today
Back on home soil, Allen - known as the 'Doncaster De La Hoya' has the chance to set the record straight as he challenges Fisher for the WBA Intercontinental heavyweight title at the Copper Box Arena.
