Dave Allen is a vastly likeable heavyweight nearly-man on the British boxing scene.
A well-liked determine on social media, Allen has had notable successes in his profession. He took out Lucas Browne on the O2 Area and extra lately dominated Johnny Fisher.
However he is by no means damaged by to the upper ranges of the division with defeat, most lately to Arslanbek Makhmudov, stalling his momentum.
“I know I’ve got a lot of ability but ability’s one thing, doing it on the night’s a different thing. I’ve never quite done that yet, even though I’ve had a good career,” Allen instructed Sky Sports activities.
He defined his reputation: “I’m just the average bloke. Because of that and because I don’t hide it – I don’t come on here making out like I’m Mother Theresa and that, going to the gym six hours a day,” he mentioned, earlier than checking himself: “Mother Theresa never went to the gym, did she? I’m not a liar or a faker, I am what I am and people like that.”
However he’s adamant that there’s extra to him than simply the jovial character.
“I’ve sparred all of them, Usyk, Klitschko, Fury, Joshua, I’ve sparred all the best heavyweights of the last 10 years, 15 years. I’ve competed with all of them, won rounds off all of them,” Allen mentioned.
“All of them will tell you very good fighter that fella, but I never quite put it all together on the night.”
He’s decided to alter that when he takes on high heavyweight contender Filip Hrgovic on the Keepmoat stadium in his Doncaster hometown.
Dave Allen celebrates after knocking out Johnny Fisher to win their rematch on the Copper Field Area
“I’m not going to turn up at Donny just for the money, no way. I know it’s a big ask but at the same time I quite fancy it,” Allen mentioned. “I think the best version of me will give Filip Hrgovic all kinds of troubles.
“He is all the time been an excellent fighter, he is massive he is powerful, he is sturdy. I do not suppose he is the largest puncher on the earth however he can punch slightly bit. He cuts. That is most likely the largest weak point he is acquired. He cuts simply.
“There’s not really many glaring weaknesses. He’s a good fighter, he’s an all rounder. He’s tough.”
However Allen declared: “I’ve got no fear of him at all.
“He will get a proper shock.”
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