On his YouTube channel, Dave Allen made strong statements about his upcoming fight against Johnny Fisher. This bout has been added to the undercard of the highly anticipated rematch between Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury, which will take place on December 21 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Dave Allen, known as “The White Rhino,” dismissed the criticism predicting a quick outcome in favor of Fisher.
“I see a lot of comments on social media saying it will be a one-round fight. I don’t know what they’re basing that on,” said Allen. He also highlighted that his experience is significantly greater than that of his opponent. “I’ve boxed with three Olympic medalists, two world title challengers, a WBA world title holder who I knocked out in 3 rounds. I’ve never been (knocked down) as a pro or amateur,” he added.
Johnny Fisher, known as “The Romford Bull,” has built his reputation with an aggressive style and devastating knockout power. He has knocked out 11 of his 12 opponents, including Alen Babić in his most recent fight. However, despite his rising career, Fisher has yet to face a fighter with Allen’s experience and toughness.
It’s worth noting that Allen has shared the ring with some of the most notable names in the heavyweight division, such as Dillian Whyte, Luis Ortiz, and David Price. Even so, his career has been a roller coaster in recent years, especially following his defeat to Frazer Clarke in 2023. Although Allen secured two victories after that loss, the quality of his recent opponents has been questioned.
On the other hand, Fisher enters this fight with the confidence of youth and the momentum of his growing popularity. Though seen as the favorite, his aggressive style could work against him when facing Allen’s tactical experience. Fisher has been criticized for relying too heavily on brute force, which could leave him vulnerable if the fight goes beyond the early rounds.
For many, this fight symbolizes a potential generational shift in British boxing. Fisher, with his youth and power, is the favorite to secure victory. However, Allen has a chance if he can stretch the fight and test his opponent’s stamina. Despite the prediction of an early knockout in Fisher’s favor, Allen believes his experience and toughness could surprise many.
The fight promises to be a clash of styles, with Johnny Fisher looking to impose his pace from the start and Dave Allen attempting to take the battle to more tactical grounds. While most analysts predict a Fisher victory within five rounds, the uncertainty surrounding the young fighter’s endurance and defensive strategy adds an exciting layer to this matchup.
This undercard bout will be part of a historic event, headlined by the much-anticipated rematch between Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury. The fight between Allen and Fisher could potentially steal the spotlight if both fighters live up to expectations.
👀 ALLEN SEES “GLARING HOLES” IN FISHER
Dave Allen on his fight with Johnny Fisher: “See a lot of comments on social media, ‘this is a 1 round fight’. I don’t know what basis that is on. His best wins Alen Babic and before that Harry Armstrong. I’ve boxed 3 Olympic medallists, 2… pic.twitter.com/8MnF3siSaG
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