---
title: "Eddie Hearn Predicts Frazer Clarke-Dave Allen: “It Could Be Over In Two”"
canonical: "https://boxing-social.com/news/eddie-hearn-on-frazer-clarke-dave-allen/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Kerr Ferguson"
section: "News"
published: "2023-09-01T10:19:51Z"
modified: "2023-09-01T10:19:51Z"
---

# Eddie Hearn Predicts Frazer Clarke-Dave Allen: “It Could Be Over In Two”

Dave Allen returns to the big stage this weekend after a handful of four-rounders to test up and coming heavyweight, Frazer Clarke.

Following a brief retirement back in November 2020 at the age of 28, [Allen dipped in and out of the sport at a lower-level.](https://wp.boxing-social.com/news/dave-allen-first-round-stoppage/) The fight with Clarke represents his first step back up to domestic level.

Promoter Eddie Hearn – who has worked with Allen on many fight nights – said via [Matchroom](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zQsgFiEmRRg&t=1279s) that it’s a toss-up as to whether the fight goes the distance or ends quickly, but seemingly can’t see past a win for Olympic Bronze Medalist, Clarke.

> “I mean we just don’t know where Dave is at in terms of his punch resistance, his robustness. He’s got a huge heart and he’s a big strong man, but since his decline if you like and the Usyk sparring stuff, it wouldn’t surprise me if the fight was all over in two, three rounds.
>
> But it also wouldn’t surprise me if Dave stuck it out, made it scrappy and maybe lost on points. I think he’ll really struggle to deal with the work rate of Frazer Clarke. I really do like both men, but I’ve always had a soft spot for Dave Allen. I’m glad he’s getting a shot. Hope that both men leave the ring safely at the end.”

Clarke is on a steady rise in the heavyweight ranks that has been stunted by some matchmaking issues. Allen will be his eighth opponent and he’ll be aiming for a sixth stoppage to move towards a British title fight in 2024.

As for ‘The White Rhino’, where his career goes next all depends on how he looks in the ring. He sees the Clarke fight as a springboard to more big nights under the lights – that is if he can avoid the sixth loss of his 28-fight career.

The heavyweight clash props up Liam Smith’s rematch against Chris Eubank Jr on [Sky Sports Box Office.](https://www.skysports.com/boxing/news/12183/12952095/liam-smith-vs-chris-eubank-jr-rematch-what-time-are-they-in-the-ring-how-can-i-watch)