Dave Allen Confident of Beating Johnny Fisher in Rematch
The highly anticipated rematch between Dave Allen and Johnny Fisher is set to take place on Saturday at the Copper Box in Stratford. According to The Sun, Allen is confident of securing a win against Fisher, despite the Essex puncher’s controversial points victory in their previous encounter in Saudi Arabia.
The Sun reports that Allen, 33, has undergone significant changes in his life since his last fight against Fisher. With the support of his devoted partner and two young children, Allen has transformed into a settled and sensible landlord. He revealed that he has even been house shopping with his partner, looking for properties with en-suites.
"I just sent the missus house shopping and we’re looking for ones with en-suites," Allen said. "I can’t believe it, we’re going to get an en-suite! So I need to keep winning and I’m just enjoying my life, I never thought life would be this good and I’d enjoy boxing so much." (The Sun)
Allen, known for his thrilling fights, has battled some of the heavyweight division’s most formidable opponents, including Louis Ortiz, Dillian Whyte, David Price, and Frazer Clarke. Despite suffering seven losses, Allen believes that he has not lost to inferior opponents.
"I’ve lost to an Olympic gold medalist, two Olympic bronze medalists, and two world-title challengers," Allen stated. "I’ve not lost to mugs. Johnny is a good fighter, but I think I am getting better, as mad as that may seem." (The Sun)
The rematch is expected to be a highly intense encounter, with around 7,000 fans supporting Fisher at the Copper Box. However, Allen is undaunted by the hostile crowd, having previously fought in hostile environments.
"I’ve boxed everywhere," Allen said. "I boxed Dillian in Leeds, I was s***ing myself when he walked to the ring. Tony Yoka in France, they booed me over there, so I’ve seen it all." (The Sun)
Allen and Fisher are considered throwback fighters that Britain can be immensely proud of. They are homegrown local heroes, both in the ring and online, and could potentially secure a hat-trick of wins.
"Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua ruled the land of the giants for over a decade," The Sun notes. "But these two gentlemen – from opposite ends of the country but the same brilliant mindset – are homegrown local heroes, in the ring and online, and could hit the hat-trick."
Allen has expressed his desire to set up a trilogy with Fisher, but acknowledges that he must secure a win in the upcoming rematch.
"There’s not another fella I would want to do this with, and I want to set up the trilogy," Allen said. "But, to do that, I’ve got to win, so I’m very confident of doing that." (The Sun)
As the highly anticipated rematch approaches, boxing fans are eagerly awaiting the outcome. Will Allen be able to secure a win against Fisher, or will the Essex puncher emerge victorious once again? Only time will tell.
For more information on the rematch and the boxing world, readers can visit The Sun for the latest news and updates. The article was originally published on The Sun and can be found at https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/34977935/dave-allen-johnny-fisher-boxing-career-buy-house-en-suites/.
